Led from Hong Kong by Chris Lee and also aided by a strong New York funds offering, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is well-equipped to advise global sponsors and regional fund managers establishing private funds, where it ‘excels in dealing with investors across different regions’. Recent highlights include the team’s advice to US-based global investment manager TPG on the formation of its $5.3bn flagship Asia private equity fund, TPG Asia VIII. Lee led on the aforementioned deal (alongside the New York team) and is appreciated by fund managers and investors for his ability to provide ’high-level strategic direction’.
Testimonials
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‘The team is responsive and efficient.’
‘Chris Lee is a true adviser in that he gives advice, not just on a mere detailed issue, but on a high-level strategic direction of his clients, leveraging his experience and expertise in this field. Furthermore, even though he is a partner, we appreciated that he is on top of every detail of the work as well.’
Key clients
- Hillhouse
- MBK Partners
- TPG
- KKR
- BRV Lotus
- Gaocheng Capital
- Coller Capital
- Northstar
- ORI Capital
- Indonesia Investment Authority
- IMM Investment
Work highlights
- Represented TPG in the formation of its latest flagship Asia private equity fund, TPG Asia VIII which raised $5.3bn in aggregate commitments.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Lee