Investment Funds: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
Contact number
+65 6730 6999About
Provided by Dechert LLP
Our Singapore office has a diverse, multijurisdictional team of experienced lawyers who are fluent in English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bahasa Indonesian, Malay and Hindi. Our lawyers have advised on numerous complex corporate transactions throughout Asia and other emerging markets, including cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions, with significant experience in the technology, health care and life sciences, outsourcing, media, telecommunications, fast-moving consumer goods, energy, infrastructure and resources industries.
Financial services entities of all types rely on Dechert’s team in Singapore. With a reputation as a market leader in investment funds, we handle the full range of private equity, hedge and registered fund work. We also advise major institutional investors – particularly Asian sovereign wealth funds and fund-of-funds – on investments into financial products, both in Asia and elsewhere.
- Asset managers regularly contact us for advice on:
- Fund formation and offerings
- Compliance and governance
- Fund restructuring and consolidation
- Product development and regulation
- Investigative proceedings and enforcement actions
Chambers Review
Dechert is a top-class law firm in the Singapore market noted for its strength advising on issues affecting private equity and private credit funds. The team is active on fund formation for a range of leading investment companies and fund managers. It also has experience handling fund management and venture capital funds, and often works alongside its Hong Kong office, advising on complex cross-border investment fund projects. It is experienced in acting on technology and energy-related matters.
Work Highlights
- Dechert served as lead international counsel for Panthera with respect to the formation of Panthera Growth Fund II, a newly-established fund in the form of a Singapore variable capital company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their promptness in addressing our legal needs, coupled with their expertise across various areas of law, has greatly contributed to successful outcomes."
"Dechert's team is knowledgeable, familiar with the relevant legal issues and regulatory regime and can always provide constructive advice."
"Their promptness in addressing our legal needs, coupled with their expertise across various areas of law, has greatly contributed to successful outcomes."
"Dechert's team is knowledgeable, familiar with the relevant legal issues and regulatory regime and can always provide constructive advice."
Notable Practitioners
Dean Collins is a pre-eminent lawyer in Singapore with expertise advising fund managers on the formation of a range of funds, particularly closed structures.
"Dean Collins is one of our top counsel. He is extremely creative, provides brilliant solutions and cuts to the chase. He is stellar and we see him as a real asset."
"Dean's wealth of knowledge and experience shines through in the way he handles complex scenarios, bringing a calm and composed demeanour to challenging situations."
Thomas Kim is a fast-rising lawyer who has won acclaim for his advice on the establishment of private equity, venture capital and credit funds.
"Thomas Kim is great to work with; he builds a great rapport with his clients. He is very responsive and prompt and he always manages to find commercial and ideal solutions for us."
"Thomas consistently demonstrates a keen attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of our legal needs is thoroughly addressed. His approachability and meticulousness makes him a valuable asset."