K&L Gates' ‘all-round experts’ cover private equity sponsor fund formation, hybrid funds, carried interest plans, and hedge fund tax structuring and formation. The China team also advises on venture capital formation, managed accounts and digital asset structures. In Hong Kong, Scott Peterman advises private fund sponsors and investors on alternative investment vehicle formations; while Sook Young Yeu assists with establishing private investment funds. Shanghai-based Chloe Duan focuses on investment management, family offices, and private equity and venture capital work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘All-round experts, who are friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable.’
- ‘Scott Peterman and his team are the best!’
Key clients
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- Aqua Lake
- Brawn Capital
- Hashkey Exchange
- The Hong Kong Jockey Club
- The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
- Inception Asia
- Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Group
- RiverCircle OFC
- VCA
- VS Partners
Work highlights
- Advising The Hong Kong Jockey Club and its Charities Trust in its $400m-plus investments into four private funds.
- Advising VCA Capital’s founder on the establishment of a fund of private equity funds.
- Providing regulatory support to Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Group in connection with new initiatives to be undertaken by them.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Scott Peterman