Investment Funds: Registered Funds - Asia-Pacific Region
What the team is known for
Deacons is widely acknowledged as a premier law firm for registered funds, leveraging a sophisticated regulatory practice. Operating out of Hong Kong, it frequently acts on RQFII funds and for PRC managers investing in Hong Kong, and provides further assistance with regard to UCITS funds. The firm also offers hedge funds expertise, assisting major Asian fund managers with regional investment strategies.
Strengths
"Deacons possesses a well-established market profile, principally in retail and hedge funds. Deacons is well regarded in the market for expertise in fund regulatory issues."
Work highlights
Deacons advised Phillip Capital Management (HK) on setting up a new open-ended fund company as an ETF, Phillip ETF Series OFC, and its initial sub-fund, Phillip HK Newly Listed Equities Index ETF.
Notable practitioners
Jeremy Lam in Hong Kong is a key contact for clients.
