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Band 1
Adam Furber Simpson Thacher & Bartlett11 Years Ranked
Effie Vasilopoulos Sidley Austin11 Years Ranked- Gavin Anderson Debevoise & Plimpton11 Years Ranked
- Carol LiuKirkland & Ellis
- Justin DollingKirkland & Ellis
Band 2
Albert Cho Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP11 Years Ranked- Geoffrey Chan Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates11 Years Ranked
Lorna Xin Chen A&O Shearman11 Years Ranked
Luke Gannon DLA Piper LLP11 Years Ranked- Matthias Feldmann Clifford Chance13 Years Ranked
Serena Tan Morrison Foerster6 Years Ranked- Jeremy LamDeacons
Band 3
Anthony Wong White & Case LLP10 Years Ranked
James Ford A&O Shearman11 Years Ranked- Jason Ng Baker McKenzie11 Years Ranked
Michael Wong Hogan Lovells International LLP5 Years Ranked- Scott D Peterman K&L Gates11 Years Ranked
Vincent Ip Ropes & Gray LLP5 Years Ranked- Ying White Clifford Chance LLP11 Years Ranked
- Damian JacobsKirkland & Ellis
- Guo Sun LeeKing & Wood Mallesons
- Hayden FlinnKing & Wood Mallesons
- Pang LeeCooley LLP
- Taylor HuiDeacons
Band 4
- Chune Loong Lum Ropes & Gray LLP1 Years Ranked
- Edwin Wong Baker McKenzie4 Years Ranked
Ilan Wong White & Case LLP2 Years Ranked- Joy Lam Binance4 Years Ranked
- Liyong Xing Clifford Chance4 Years Ranked
- Alwyn LiDeacons
- Dean MorozAshurst
- Eva ChanSimmons & Simmons
- Gaven CheongTiang & Partners
- Jingjing JiangKing & Wood Mallesons
Up and Coming
- Hibban Ahmed Linklaters2 Years Ranked
- Cindy ShekKing & Wood Mallesons
- Xun ZengCooley LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Adam Furber
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 11 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 Effie Vasilopoulos
Sidley Austin | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 11 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 Anderson
Debevoise & Plimpton | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 11 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.
Band 2
2 Albert Cho
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 11 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 Chan
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 11 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 Lorna Xin Chen
A&O Shearman | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 11 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.2 Luke Gannon
DLA Piper LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 11 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 Feldmann
Clifford Chance | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 13 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 Tan
Morrison Foerster | 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 Wong
White & Case LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 10 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 James FordA&O Shearman | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedJames Ford is a key 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 Jason Ng
Baker McKenzie | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedJason Ng heads Baker McKenzie's investment funds group and is regularly instructed by leading real estate funds to set up investment platforms, as well as by noteworthy private equity houses and global investors on various closed-end structures.3 Michael Wong
Hogan Lovells International LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 5 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 Scott D PetermanK&L Gates | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 11 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 Vincent Ip
Ropes & 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 | 11 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.- Guo Sun LeeKing & Wood Mallesons | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3
- Hayden FlinnKing & Wood Mallesons | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 3
Band 4
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 Edwin WongBaker McKenzie | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedEdwin Wong is relied on by both GP and LP-side clients investing in private equity funds and also assists in the formation of prominent real estate funds. His practice is active in the digital sector and related infrastructures.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 Joy LamBinance | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedJoy Lam boasts impressive experience in advising GPs and LPs on private equity and hedge funds, and is also very active in the launching of cutting-edge tokenised funds. She brings a strong background in fintech to the practice.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.- Jingjing JiangKing & Wood Mallesons | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Band 4
Up and Coming
U Hibban Ahmed
Linklaters | 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.- Cindy ShekKing & Wood Mallesons | Investment Funds (International Firms)2024 | Up and Coming