Investment Funds: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 1
Contact number
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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. Amongst its clientiele are Dymon Asia Private Equity, Bank of Singapore and Clime Capital.
Work Highlights
- Dechert assisted Capital Square Partners Management with the formation of a USD700 million fund involving the acquisition of certain portfolio assets from certain earlier vintage funds managed by Capital Square Partners and Basil Technology Partners.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dechert has depth in fund formation. We can rely on very professional and on-point advice from the team. Its legal advice is always given with the commercial context in mind, which sets Dechert apart from the rest of its peers."
"The team has extensive experience of fund formation and fund raising across multiple jurisdictions. They provide practical and upfront insights about the roadmap and evolution of the full process, from structure to first close and final close."
"Dechert has depth in fund formation. We can rely on very professional and on-point advice from the team. Its legal advice is always given with the commercial context in mind, which sets Dechert apart from the rest of its peers."
"The team has extensive experience of fund formation and fund raising across multiple jurisdictions. They provide practical and upfront insights about the roadmap and evolution of the full process, from structure to first close and final close."
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 is the authority in the fundraising space. He knows what we should push for and what we shouldn’t, which shortened the negotiation timeframe and made the deadlock easier."
"He is very innovative when it comes to resolution of our problems. In scenarios where we need to comply with Cayman law and it's not easy to find common ground, he has been very helpful."
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.
"We are really impressed by his knowledge, he does a great job working on our deals. Thomas is a smart guy who picks up things very quickly and turns things over very quickly. He is very knowledgeable in this space. "
"Thomas is very knowledgeable in his field and has a strong ability to understand complex transaction structures and commercial aspects of a deal. He is always very responsive and responsible, which gives you a sense of assurance that all the legal aspects are covered and in order."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dechert LLP
Singapore