Investment Funds: International | Asia-Pacific

Clifford Chance has a revered legal team in Singapore advising leading clients on private equity, real estate and infrastructure funds. It offers a diverse spread of expertise, advising GPs on fund formation, structuring and marketing, as well as regulatory requirements. The firm also represents prominent LP clients, sovereign wealth funds and other institutional investors in relation to their investments into funds. The practice advises on the establishment and management of foreign and domestic retail funds, such as unit trusts and ETFs. The firm is able to leverage its expansive global network to aid clients with complex cross-border matters. Its key clients include Pierfront Capital, Schroders and Export-Import Bank of China.

Dechert is a top-class law firm in the Singapore market noted for its strength advising on issues affecting private equity and private credit funds. The team is active on fund formation for a range of leading investment companies and fund managers. It also has experience handling fund management and venture capital funds, and often works alongside its Hong Kong office, advising on complex cross-border investment fund projects. It is experienced in acting on technology and energy-related matters. Amongst its clientiele are Dymon Asia Private Equity, Bank of Singapore and Clime Capital.

Baker McKenzie has a well-respected legal team in the Singapore market handling fund formation, structuring and regulatory issues for fund managers and institutional investors. The team is particularly active on the formation of venture capital funds as well as private equity and real estate funds. It provides cross-border expertise through the firm's global network, and a strong base in the Asia region with activity in the Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Korea and India markets. The firm is active in sectors such as education and logistics. Keppel Capital, Gaw Capital and Vertex Ventures feature among the firm's clientele.

"Gibson Dunn excels in providing strong legal advice and solutions to complex matters, with appreciation of the commercial outcomes required when operating in our market. Where expertise is needed in particular unique areas, the team is quick to leverage the resources of the firm to assist in providing advice."

Morrison & Foerster is a notable law firm in Singapore that has experience advising both GPs and LPs, with particular expertise on open-ended funds. The team often advises on fund formation and regulatory matters across sectors such as real estate and technology. The practice is also skilled at advising clients on the formation of Variable Capital Company structures. The firm counts IndoSpace, Savills Investment Management and Touchstone Ventures among its clientele.

Sidley Austin has a notable team of lawyers in Singapore, with deep experience in fund formation matters, including private funds. The team often assists GPs with the establishment of Singaporean domiciled funds and has notable expertise on VCC structures. The firm's clients benefit from its ability to draw on expertise in Hong Kong, US and English law. It often advises on infrastructure and technology fund mandates. Key clients include EQT, Dymon Asia Capital and Proterra Investment Advisors.

Jones Day has an established team of lawyers in Singapore and an ability to draw on the firm's international network. The practice is a frequent adviser to asset management companies and LPs in relation to the formation and management of technology, infrastructure and real estate funds. The team is well placed to advise on funds investing in Singapore as well as across the Asia-Pacific region. It is often supported by the firm's M&A practice to provide clients with a comprehensive service. Clients represented by the team include Asia Capital Real Estate, Macquarie Capital and Ancora Capital Management.

Linklaters hosts a growing funds practice in Singapore. Drawing on its international resources, the firm often advises clients on cross-border mandates. The team is well placed to advise clients on private equity, venture capital, hedge funds and special situations funds, as well as funds focused on real estate and infrastructure.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld hosts a specialised investment funds practice in Singapore. The team works together with its international offices on high profile cross-border mandates. The firm specialises in advising private equity and venture capitals on fund formation and fund marketing. It is especially skilled at taking on closed-end fund matters.

Cooley has a growing investment funds practice in Singapore, regularly advising clients on matters in the South-East Asia and South Asia region. The team often advises venture capital and private equity funds, including on fund formations as well as fund closings. The firm has strong expertise for clients who are active in Indonesia, the Philippines and India.

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.