Simmons & Simmons
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Simmons & Simmons has built a sizeable team in Singapore, now with three partners dedicated to the investment funds arena. The size has allowed the group to cover a broad spectrum of the funds world, including private and retail funds, notably hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds, retail funds and ETFs. The firm has a long domination of the hedge funds space, acting on many of the headline Singapore hedge fund launches and spin-outs of recent years. It has a sizeable client base in the retail funds segment and has made a further impression in crypto funds. Jek-Aun Long leads the investment funds team and has more than 20 years’ experience in the sector, including private funds, retail funds and listed funds. Dax Lim specialises in venture capital and growth equity funds, while specialist funds and regulatory lawyer Benedict Tan has been promoted to partner.
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Testimonials
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‘Simmons funds team is attentive and knowledgeable. Industrious, thoughtful and responsible.’
‘Joshua Heng is a rising star. Cerebral and yet practical in his advice. Attentive, responsible and very competent - reliable and correct advice. Follows up on work closely.'
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Key clients
- BlackRock Global Funds
- BlackRock Strategic Funds
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Work highlights
- Assisting Blackrock Global Funds with the registration of 4 new sub-funds (which are ESG focused funds) under the BlackRock Global Funds umbrella by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for public retail offer in Singapore and the annual relodgement of the fund.
- Assisting BNY Mellon Global Funds with the registration of the BNY Mellon Global Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Equity Fund, BNY Mellon Asian Equity Fund and BNY Mellon Sustainable Global Emerging Markets Fund (ESG-focused fund) (new sub-funds under the BNY Mellon Global Funds, plc umbrella) by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for public retail offer.
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