Investment Funds: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 4
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 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 Heal Partners on the formation of its second venture capital fund, Heal Partners International Fund 2 LP, targeting investments in the healthcare, education and lifestyle sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Goodwin provides solid advice and has a well-rounded approach to complex situations. It offers commercially oriented solutions, which is a strong trait of the team. The team is easily reachable and very responsive."
"They know the market and are comfortable and confident in guiding their clients to focus on the more important issues, and not waste time on less critical items in the interests of efficiency and cost."
"Goodwin provides solid advice and has a well-rounded approach to complex situations. It offers commercially oriented solutions, which is a strong trait of the team. The team is easily reachable and very responsive."
"They know the market and are comfortable and confident in guiding their clients to focus on the more important issues, and not waste time on less critical items in the interests of efficiency and cost."
Notable Practitioners
Gregory Barclay of Goodwin 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.
"Gregory is an incredible fund formation lawyer with deep knowledge about the market. He is extremely focused on client service and has looked after our every need efficiently."
"Gregory is always available; no ask is too much, and if he doesn't have the answer he will find it for you. He is practical and commercial, always."
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.
Ranked Lawyers at
Goodwin
Singapore