Willa Legal has achieved significant recognition in the IFLR1000 2024 rankings, solidifying its position as a boutique specialist firm in the Hong Kong legal market. The firm has been distinguished as a notable practice in two key areas: private equity funds and hedge funds.

Willa Chan, Founding Principal of Willa Legal, also recognized as a rising star partner in the investment funds practice, commented, “Receiving recognition in both hedge funds and private equity funds practice areas within just three years of our establishment is a testament to our team’s expertise and dedication. We’re particularly proud of our newly acquired ranking in private equity funds this year.”

Clients have praised Willa Legal’s impactful work:

“Willa is a technically strong and commercially astute lawyer with well-rounded industry knowledge and connections. She operates with the utmost integrity, is always reliable and responsive, and can be trusted with high-value, strategically important transactions.”

“Having worked with Willa for several years, I find her to be a knowledgeable, commercial, and responsive investment funds lawyer. Her expertise spans both Cayman Islands investment fund structures and Hong Kong LPF structures. With her tremendous legal acumen and eye for detail, Willa consistently provides practical advice for fund managers. She’s an outstanding lawyer whom I would confidently recommend to any fund manager seeking legal counsel.”

IFLR1000’s annual rankings identify top law firms and lawyers in financial and corporate law globally, based on transactional evidence and client feedback. This recognition underscores Willa Legal’s commitment to excellence and its ability to navigate complex legal challenges while ensuring client satisfaction.