Highly experienced in investment funds and fund formation, Global Law Office's sizeable team covers private equity and venture capital funds, as well as private funds of funds and sovereign wealth funds. Its sector expertise ranges from pharmaceuticals and healthcare, to life sciences, telecoms, new energy and semiconductors. Yuan Yuan advises global and domestic fund sponsors on structuring and forming private investment funds; while Amy Dai assists with investment funds, private equity, venture capital, fund formation, outbound investments, and M&A. The practice also showcases funds specialist Xianlai Liu; Jinrong Liu, an adviser on fund formation in multiple jurisdictions; Jinghe Wang, who assists private equity investment management institutions with establishing private equity investment funds; and experienced investment fund practitioner Kelly Zhang.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is proficient in all aspects of private equity fund raising, investments, management, and exits.’

  • ‘The partners are deeply involved in the execution of  projects.’

  • ’Very professional in relation to private equity funds.’

  • ‘Highly cost effective and timely responses - ability to provide practical problem-solving solutions.’

  • ‘Highly professional, with solid business knowledge and the ability to interpret laws and regulations. Strong negotiation skills.’

  • ‘Xianlai Liu has longstanding experience in investment funds, is proficient in investment fund business, and personally participates in the execution of projects.’

  • ‘Xianlai Liu responds quickly and is able to provide legal solutions that meet business needs.’

  • 'Jinghe Wang’s feedback is very timely and efficient.’

Key clients

  • China Guoxin
  • Financial Street Capital
  • Huarong Infrastructure
  • China Reform Fund
  • CICC Capital
  • Yuantaibaoman (Suzhou) Equity Investment Management Co
  • China Life Insurance (Group) Company
  • DAJIA BAOXIAN
  • IDG Capital
  • Poly Capital
  • GLP
  • Cloudview Capital
  • Eastern Bell Capital
  • Legend Capital
  • Coller Capital
  • NIO Capital

Work highlights

  • Advised China Guoxin on the establishment of a fund for optimising and upgrading the stock of assets of state-owned enterprises.
  • Advising Legend Capital and Coller Capital on a GP-led RMB secondary transaction.
  • Assisted China Life with establishing a warehousing logistics fund (jointly with Cainiao Logistics).

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Amy Dai, Yuan Yuan

Other key lawyers

Xianlai Liu, Jinrong Liu, Jinghe Wang, Kelly Zhang, Zhihong Jian, Shifang Guo