Investment Funds: Registered Funds (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
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Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie's investment funds team is commonly selected by asset management clients seeking to establish large private equity funds, with particular expertise in real estate strategies. The team handles mandates for the formation and management of MPFs and REITs. The team additionally acts for leading institutional investors with regard to high-value investments into funds. The firm's key clientele includes APG Asset Management, CapitaLand Investment and Gaw Capital Partners.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised APG Asset Management on the formation of its 90:10 joint venture fund platform with CapitaLand Investment.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is well equipped to handle bespoke requests in a number of situations."
"Baker McKenzie always provide a one-stop service on complicated legal matters. They are highly responsive and are our trusted partners in urgent deals."
"The team is well equipped to handle bespoke requests in a number of situations."
"Baker McKenzie always provide a one-stop service on complicated legal matters. They are highly responsive and are our trusted partners in urgent deals."
Notable Practitioners
Jason Ng heads Baker McKenzie's investment funds group and is regularly instructed by leading real estate funds to set up investment platforms, as well as by noteworthy private equity houses and global investors on various closed-end structures.
"Jason tries to understand our needs and find solutions for us proactively. We take him as a member of our corporation rather than an external service provider, and he plays a key role in our growth."
Edwin Wong is relied on by both GP and LP-side clients investing in private equity funds and also assists in the formation of prominent real estate funds. His practice is active in the digital sector and related infrastructures.
"Edwin possesses strong technical knowledge and always provides us with practical solutions to issues in a timely manner."
"Edwin is highly experienced, commercially astute and solutions-focused."