Experienced in ‘resolving the various legal issues encountered in investment fund projects’, Morrison Foerster's Hong Kong-based practice acts for both fund sponsors and institutional investors on fund formations. With notable expertise in private equity, venture capital and real estate funds, the team assists both general partners and limited partners throughout the entire fund formation process. It additionally advises fund sponsors on international carried interest issues, co-investment programmes, and separation arrangements. The Greater China private funds practice is chaired by Serena Tan, who advises on the formation of private funds, including USD, RMB and dual-currency funds. Providing key support, Sylvia Cheng, Bryan Lam , Jeffrey Lau, Conan Chen, Marcus To and Stephanie So all focus on fund formation and fund-related matters.
Testimonials
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- ‘Fully understands companies’ needs when providing legal services.’
- ‘Effectively assists with resolving the various legal issues encountered in investment fund projects.’
- ‘The team's lawyers have solid legal foundations and rich experience in investment funds.’
‘Morrison Foerster's team has an advantage over other law firms, in that it can provide one-stop services, from fund establishment and throughout the entire fund lifecycle.’
‘The team is very professional in handling complex issues, and is able to grasp complex legal and business issues quickly and propose practical solutions.’
‘Serena Tan has extensive experience in the investment fund sector, and has a unique understanding of the commercial aspects of fund-related legal issues.’
‘Serena Tan has a deep understanding of clients’ business, which enables her to provide tailor-made solutions.’
‘The investment fund team Serena Tan leads always maintains a high level of service quality, and it is responsive and able to deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.’
Key clients
- Affirma Capital
- Ally Bridge Group
- Ascendent Capital Partners Asia
- BHG Long Hills
- CBC Group
- China Ping An Insurance
- China International Capital Corporation
- FWD Group
- GLP PTE
- Hony Capital
- Junson Capital
- KHL
- Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia
- ORIX Asia Capital
- SBVA Future Innovation Fund
- Sino-Ocean Capital
- SBVA
- Taiwania Capital
Work highlights
- Advised MSPEA, Morgan Stanley’s private equity investment arm, on the formation and ongoing operations of a PRC-domiciled, RMB-denominated private investment fund that focuses on investments in China.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Serena Tan