Investment Funds: Registered Funds (International Firms)

Deacons' large funds team is renowned for its mastery of the retail fund market. The firm is much admired for its regulatory expertise and its standout track record in obtaining SFC authorisations for a variety of public funds, including unit trusts, RFQII and UCITS funds. The team is also proficient in the private fund space, particularly with regard to the establishment of hedge funds including knowledge of Hong Kong's OFC regime. The team is experienced in advising fund managers based in Mainland China on investment into Hong Kong, and in dealing with insurance and securities. The firm counts Allianz Global Investors, Janus Henderson Investors and Samsung Asset Management among its key clients.

"The team possess good fund documentation drafting skills. They're very responsive and provide effective solutions."

"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."

Deacons advised Phillip Capital Management (HK) on setting up a new open-end fund company as an ETF, Phillip ETF Series OFC, and its initial sub-fund, Phillip HK Newly Listed Equities Index ETF.

Jeremy Lam heads the practice and possesses a well-established market profile based on his acumen in the open-end fund sub-markets, principally hedge and retail funds. He is well regarded in the market for his expertise in fund regulatory issues. "He is one of the better regulatory lawyers in Hong Kong." "Jeremy is a reputable legal adviser."

Taylor Hui stands out for his knowledge of registered fund regulatory procedures, and is regularly instructed to handle retail and hedge fund launches. He is also well regarded for his expertise in handling private equity fund formation.

Alwyn Li has an active practice facilitating retail funds such as unit trusts and debt funds. He is knowledgeable about SFC authorisation and maintenance requirements. He is well versed in both thematic and multi-asset funds. "He is very knowledgeable about the investment fund space. He knows all the ins and outs of fund authorisation. Alwyn is a trusted partner."