Able ‘to quickly grasp complex legal and business issues and propose practical solutions’, Morrison & Foerster’s Hong Kong office has established itself as a popular choice among sponsors and institutional investors for its expertise at handling work throughout the entire fund formation process relating to country specific and pan-Asian alternative asset strategies. Native Mandarin speaker and New York-qualified team head Serena Tan combines strong regional knowledge with an international perspective for global fund managers as well as China-based asset management firms, ensuring she is able to provide ’professional and practical advice’ on the establishment of US dollar funds, RMB funds, and dual-currency private funds. Tan is particularly skilled at advising on the structuring of private equity and venture capital funds, where she is assisted on the tax structuring front by Matthew Lau.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘MOFO's team fully understands the company's needs when providing legal services and effectively assists us in resolving various legal issues encountered. The lawyers have solid legal knowledge and extensive experience related to investment funds.’
- ‘The team is very professional in handling complex issues, able to quickly grasp complex legal and business issues and propose practical solutions.'
- ‘The team is familiar with various types of overseas fund investments and can provide professional advice on investment and post-investment related matters.'
- 'The investment team always maintains a high level of service quality, responds quickly, and is able to deliver high-quality work results within tight deadlines.'
‘Serena Tan is hardworking and responsive and is able to provide professional and practical advice.’
'Serena Tan has extensive experience in the investment fund sector and has a unique understanding of the commercial aspects of fund-related legal issues. She also has a deep understanding of the client's business, enabling her to provide tailor-made solutions.'
‘Serena Tan has extensive experience in the field of private equity investment funds. She has a deep understanding of the needs of clients and can provide practical solutions.'
Key clients
- Affirma Capital
- Ally Bridge Group
- Ascendent Capital Partners Asia
- BHG Long Hills
- CBC Group (formerly C-Bridge Capital)
- China Ping An Insurance
- China International Capital Corporation
- FWD Group
- GLP PTE, Ltd. (GLP)
- 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
- Represented MSPEA, Morgan Stanley’s private equity investment arm, in the formation and ongoing operations of a PRC-domiciled, RMB-denominated private investment fund focused on investments in China (“Fund III”).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Serena Tan