Investment Funds: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 3
Chambers Review
Goodwin offers an accomplished team of specialists advising on various investment funds formation matters. The team provides hedge, private equity, real estate and venture capital funds assistance with expert advice across many asset classes. The practice leverages its resources and network to serve a host of regional and international funds.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin advised Play Ventures on the structuring, establishment and closing of Play Ventures Fund III, a venture capital fund targeting early stage investments in the mobile gaming sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Goodwin's team is well versed in the current market trends in funds space. The team has deep knowledge, is very commercial and knows how to come up with very business-oriented solutions."
"The Goodwin team is swift and very responsive in managing delivery expectations and tough deadlines."
"Goodwin's team is well versed in the current market trends in funds space. The team has deep knowledge, is very commercial and knows how to come up with very business-oriented solutions."
"The Goodwin team is swift and very responsive in managing delivery expectations and tough deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Gregory Barclay brings international experience to the firm's global team, having acted for fund managers in Europe, North America and Asia. He has considerable expertise advising on the structuring and formation of investment funds, particularly on the establishment of private equity, venture capital and real estate funds.
"Greg provides excellent client service, has deep knowledge in the funds space and is very responsive and creative in suggesting business-oriented solutions."
"Gregory Barclay is super dependable, with clear and confidence-inspiring responses to the thorniest of issues."
Matthew Nortcliff is active in Singapore's legal market, including on real estate funds and has expertise in advising on the formation of large VCC funds. He also has specialist expertise on funds mandates in the fintech and gaming sectors.
"Matthew Nortcliff is an excellent lawyer with deep knowledge of the funds industry, as well as commercial acumen."
"He is commercial and prompt in his responses."
Ranked Lawyers at
Goodwin
Singapore