Ashurst LLP has gained prominence in the market through the vastly experienced Danny Tan, a Singapore investment funds titan and ‘an excellent senior resource’. He and the team represent fund sponsors across the investment funds spectrum, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure and hedge funds. The group also advises a number of institutional investors. It has advised a series of private equity houses on the launch of funds targeting the Asia Pacific region. It has extensive experience of the variable capital company (VCC) structure and Singapore limited partnerships.
Testimonials
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‘Danny Tan is an excellent senior resource in this space. His knowledge of the workings of MAS and their approach to issues has been extremely useful. He is also able to think creatively and in a solutions oriented manner. Ashurst offers excellent value for money - I am getting a top-class service at much less than magic circle or US firm rates.’
‘Danny Tan is an established and well-respected name in the industry who has extensive experience in all things funds related in Singapore.’
‘Very responsive and experienced partner. The team is very collaborative to seek win-win solutions, clear and concise in advice, very open to give advice informally and openly. Commercially sound and helpful advice.’
‘Danny Tan is very experienced and prominent. Super responsive and able to reach him at short notice to discuss urgent matters. Very strong record and prominent in the industry, and an approachable demeanour to deliver advice in a helpful and clear manner.’
‘Danny Tan and team have always been very knowledgeable about their work and provide apt advice. We really like the fund’s practice team for their services.’
‘Good advice and quick response, also help us think of business matters for e.g. introducing us to investors and business counterparties.’
‘The team is very helpful in providing solutions. We needed some advice on US regulations and the turnaround time from the team was prompt and fast.’
‘Experienced and familiar with funds set up. Able to provide solutions to problems and the turnaround time is fast.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Danny Tan