Investment Funds: Private Equity (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
Chambers Review
Skadden's investment funds practice advises on a broad array of private equity fund mandates, acting for a full roster of Chinese clients on fund formation and operation matters, as well as advising on regulatory compliance. The team is active on the formation of venture capital funds and able to assist LPs with investments into funds. The team is also proficient across a range of strategies including debt, joint venture, growth and buyout. The firm serves INCE Capital, Cherubic Partners and FountainVest Partners among its key clients.
Work Highlights
- Skadden advised FountainVest Partners on the final closing of its USD2.9 billion fourth flagship fund, FountainVest Capital Partners Fund IV.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Skadden anticipates problems and issues that may arise based on our various potential decisions and future scenarios."
"They're knowledgeable, clear and concise from a legal perspective, but importantly, able to appreciate the bigger picture, and the advice given takes into account non-legal commercial and tactical considerations."
"Skadden anticipates problems and issues that may arise based on our various potential decisions and future scenarios."
"They're knowledgeable, clear and concise from a legal perspective, but importantly, able to appreciate the bigger picture, and the advice given takes into account non-legal commercial and tactical considerations."
Notable Practitioners
Geoffrey Chan leads Skadden's investment management department and is based in the firm's Hong Kong office. He is a prominent counsel in the private closed-end space who is competent across a range of structures and strategies.
"Geoffrey is very strong. He's very commercially aware, with great responsiveness, on time and within budget."
"He is very solid and has great commercial sense. He can see the bigger picture and appreciate the complexities and dynamics of various stakeholders involved in a transaction."