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Investment Funds (International Firms) | Greater China Region
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Band 1
Band 2
- Albert Cho Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP14 Years Ranked
- Geoffrey Chan Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates13 Years Ranked
- Jeremy Lam Deacons16 Years Ranked
- Lorna Xin Chen A&O Shearman16 Years Ranked
- Luke Gannon DLA Piper LLP15 Years Ranked
- Matthias Feldmann Clifford Chance17 Years Ranked
- Serena Tan Morrison Foerster6 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Anthony Wong White & Case LLP13 Years Ranked
- Damian Jacobs Kirkland & Ellis5 Years Ranked
- Guo Sun Lee King & Wood Mallesons5 Years Ranked
- Hayden Flinn King & Wood Mallesons14 Years Ranked
- James Ford A&O Shearman13 Years Ranked
- Michael Wong Hogan Lovells International LLP7 Years Ranked
- Pang Lee Cooley LLP2 Years Ranked
- Scott D Peterman K&L Gates15 Years Ranked
- Taylor Hui Deacons13 Years Ranked
- Vincent Ip Ropes & Gray LLP5 Years Ranked
- Ying White Clifford Chance LLP13 Years Ranked
- Jason NgBaker McKenzie
Band 4
- Alwyn Li Deacons11 Years Ranked
- Chune Loong Lum Ropes & Gray LLP1 Years Ranked
- Ilan Wong White & Case LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jingjing Jiang King & Wood Mallesons3 Years Ranked
- Liyong Xing Clifford Chance4 Years Ranked
- Dean MorozAshurst
- Edwin WongBaker McKenzie
- Eva ChanSimmons & Simmons
- Gaven CheongTiang & Partners
- Joy LamBinance
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Adam FurberSimpson Thacher & Bartlett | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedAdam Furber leads Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's Asia private funds team, with a proven track record of establishing complex closed-end fund structures across the Asia-Pacific region, and he is especially popular with Japanese asset managers. He is notably active on the formation and operation of buyout funds.1 Carol LiuKirkland & Ellis | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedCarol Liu maintains her position as a strong candidate for China-focused funds and PRC asset managers, covering a broad scheme of private closed-end funds across multiple sectors. Her recent successes have included funds in the biomedical, logistics, TMT, and food and beverage industries.1 Effie VasilopoulosSidley Austin | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedEffie Vasilopoulos co-leads Sidley Austin's global investment funds group. She remains a highly sought-after specialist in both the private open and closed-end fund spaces, and is also instructed by government bodies for her legislative know-how. She is also knowledgeable in the hedge funds space.1 Gavin AndersonDebevoise & Plimpton | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedGavin Anderson heads Debevoise & Plimpton's investment group and is a renowned figure in the market for his expertise in all aspects of fund formation, capital raising and closing. He regularly acts for GPs across a range of private closed-end fund structures, as well as LPs on large-size, bespoke investments.1 Justin DollingKirkland & Ellis | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedJustin Dolling's seasoned practice encompasses an array of strategies formed under closed-end structures, including healthcare, credit, private equity and growth capital. He is also a top choice of counsel regarding fund investment and closing mandates, principally advising GPs.
Band 2
2 Albert ChoGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedAlbert Cho is sought after for his abilities in the private funds space, particularly for Korea-related funds. He also acts for an impressive roster of international fund managers across a range of strategies, such as real estate, debt, buyout, banking, infrastructure and venture capital.2 Geoffrey ChanSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedGeoffrey 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.2 Jeremy LamDeacons | Head of Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedJeremy Lam heads the practice and possesses a well-established market profile based on his acumen in the open-end fund sub-markets, principally hedge and retail funds. He is well regarded in the market for his expertise in fund regulatory issues.2 Lorna Xin ChenA&O Shearman | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedLorna Chen leads an active private equity practice representing both LPs and GPs across the Greater China region. She is a favourite choice of counsel for a number of sovereign wealth funds on their strategic investments. She is also the firm's Asia regional managing partner.2 Luke GannonDLA Piper LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedLuke Gannon leads DLA Piper's investment funds practice. He is well known for his wide range of expertise in private open and closed-end funds, and is often looked to by GPs and LP investors across a range of strategies, including real estate, digital technologies and securities.2 Matthias FeldmannClifford Chance | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedMatthias Feldmann is very experienced in advising a range of open-end and closed-end funds, such as equity long-short hedge funds and AI-based hedge funds. He also possesses deep knowledge of the regulations governing investment funds.2 Serena TanMorrison Foerster | Head of Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedSerena Tan has a strong presence in the private equity space and is looked to by many multinational corporations and asset managers. Her highly active practice, which shows a strong PRC focus, also encompasses investor representation.
Band 3
3 Anthony WongWhite & Case LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedAnthony Wong actively represents sponsor-side clients establishing large-cap closed-end fund platforms, most notably in the real estate space. He also acts for sophisticated sovereign wealth funds.3 Damian JacobsKirkland & Ellis | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedDamian Jacobs is noted for his extensive experience in secondary fund formation, as well as establishing primary funds in the closed-end space, acting for managers pursuing a wide range of strategies and sectors.3 Guo Sun LeeKing & Wood Mallesons | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedLee Guo Sun stands out for his frequent instruction by reputable private equity houses, particularly in the real estate, infrastructure and logistics sectors. He is triple-qualified in England & Wales, Hong Kong and Singapore.3 Hayden FlinnKing & Wood Mallesons | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedHayden Flinn advises asset managers on establishing investment platforms as part of a broader corporate practice, with a focus on private equity-related structures in a multitude of sectors. He also handles fund investment and related asset disposal.3 James FordA&O Shearman | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedJames Ford is a partner in A&O Shearman's funds and asset management department. He is often called upon by LPs seeking to invest in private equity funds and also assists with secondary fund formations.3 Michael WongHogan Lovells International LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedMichael Wong leads Dechert's broad funds practice and is often called upon by PRC and Hong Kong-based asset managers for his wide expertise. He is equally proficient in handling hedge funds, PE funds and registered funds.3 Pang LeeCooley LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedLee Pang is based in Hong Kong and is adept at handling all aspects of venture capital and private equity fund formation and operation. He has previously practised as a funds lawyer in New York, San Francisco and Shanghai.3 Scott D PetermanK&L Gates | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedScott Peterman of K&L Gates boasts substantial knowledge of advising both GPs and LPs on high-value matters relating to private closed-end funds. He also accepts mandates to establish and structure hedge funds.3 Taylor HuiDeacons | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedTaylor Hui stands out for his knowledge of registered fund regulatory procedures, and is regularly instructed to handle retail and hedge fund launches. He is also well regarded for his expertise in handling private equity fund formation.3 Vincent IpRopes & Gray LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked"He is very good at communicating with both the client and the counterparties and can explain complex issues and matters in a way that is easy to understand. He also has good commercial awareness and understands our business."3 Ying WhiteClifford Chance LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedYing White is frequently instructed to advise private closed-end funds on formation mandates both inbound to and outbound from the PRC. She is knowledgeable about offshore and onshore fund structures used in the PRC, such as QFII, QFLP, QDII and QDLP funds and renminbi funds.
Band 4
4 Alwyn LiDeacons | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedAlwyn Li has an active practice facilitating retail funds such as unit trusts and debt funds. He is knowledgeable about SFC authorisation and maintenance requirements. He is well versed in both thematic and multi-asset funds.4 Chune Loong LumRopes & Gray LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked"Through his experience and understanding of the business environment and legal regulations, he has advised clients on cost-efficient solutions to navigate these fund regulatory regimes across the world."4 Ilan WongWhite & Case LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked"The professionalism, expertise and exceptional client service exhibited by her have provided a very positive experience. Her ability to distil intricate information and present it in a straightforward manner greatly facilitates the decision-making process."4 Jingjing JiangKing & Wood Mallesons | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked"He is very commercially minded and always flexible. He understands the transaction, the rationale and why particular parties have particular requests and tries to find the middle ground for the different parties."4 Liyong XingClifford Chance | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedXing Liyong is a bright talent cultivating a growing reputation for China-facing private equity matters concentrating on the technology and healthcare sectors. Her mandates focus on assisting with fund-raising activities for global fund managers.
Up and Coming
U Cindy ShekKing & Wood Mallesons | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedCindy Shek has a growing reputation in the market for her proficiency in investment funds. While adept at all aspects of fund formation and investment, she has notable strength in authorised funds.U Hibban AhmedLinklaters | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedHibban Ahmed leads Linklaters' investment funds practice. He is well versed in a variety of fund formation and structuring mandates, including for real estate asset investment houses.U Xun ZengCooley LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedZeng Xun is an investment funds partner based in the firm's Beijing office. She advises clients on a variety of fund formation and maintenance matters, with a particular focus on private equity and venture capital funds.