Akin’s ‘dedicated and knowledgeable’ team in Singapore is well-placed to collaborate with the firm's offices globally, servicing institutional asset managers, established and emerging private equity fund managers, new entrants and sovereign wealth funds, particularly in Asia and the Middle East, in addition to private equity fund sponsors in India. Olivia Chung maintains a leading hedge funds practice, handling the formation of tailored funds-of-one, negotiating Separate Managed Accounts (SMAs), and investments into funds, with additional experience in the formation of closed-end private funds, including private credit funds, private equity funds, and real estate funds. Chung jointly leads the team alongside John Holton, who relocated to Singapore in November 2023 and is noted for his expertise in the launching of private funds.

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  • 'Akin Gump has been a trusted partner for many years. Their team is dedicated and knowledgeable, and despite time differences, they always makes themselves available. They provide comprehensive support on the most basic to most complex matters.'
  • 'Olivia Chung and Jordan Tsen are exceptional partners.'

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Olivia Chung, John Holton

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Jordan Tsen