Investment Funds: Private Equity
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
About
Provided by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Debevoise was one of the first firms to advise private equity funds on their activities in Asia, and has remained at the forefront of the sector ever since. It has advised the most prominent and innovative funds in Asia, constantly leveraging its superior understanding of the Asia market to deliver successful solutions to clients.
The team works across the full spectrum of market participants, from large pan-Asian buyout funds to smaller sector or country-specific funds, as well as foreign-sponsored, RMB-denominated private equity funds and secondaries funds. This wide-ranging experience sees the team remain at the cutting edge of the industry, whether that be in terms of structuring or regulatory advice or specialist investment strategies.
The team also benefits from Debevoise’s global investment management and private equity strengths. The firm has exceptional capability in these areas in Europe and the U.S., as well as market-leading M&A, acquisition finance and capital markets teams. In working alongside these teams, the Asia Funds practice provides a powerful offering for clients. ”
Chambers Review
Debevoise & Plimpton has an eminent legal team of private equity specialists operating out of Hong Kong that regularly assists top-drawer multinational clients on a range of fund formations across the Asia-Pacific region, including major buyout funds, venture capital funds and real estate funds. The firm is also sought out to advise on foreign-sponsored renminbi-denominated private equity funds and provides expertise with regard to secondary transactions.
Hong Kong-based Andrew Ostrognai and Gavin Anderson are important client contacts.
Work Highlights
- Debevoise & Plimpton acted for Lightspeed Venture Partners on the formation of a USD500 million early stage fund, LSIP Fund IV.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has deep knowledge and experience in all the most complex and sophisticated matters related to private alternative investment funds."
"The team has deep knowledge and experience in all the most complex and sophisticated matters related to private alternative investment funds."
Members
Provided by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Gavin Anderson
Head of Department
Shawn Yang
Head of Department