Goodwin launched a Singapore branch with the relocation of Gregory Barclay as chair of the office and leader of the Asia funds team in October 2022. Former CMS investment funds partner Matthew Nortcliff joined the office in March 2023. The new team has already made an impression in venture funds, growth funds and private credit funds. The team has experience with a variety of structures including VCCs.

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Key clients

  • 8F Asset Management
  • A91 Partners
  • Abrdn
  • AEW
  • Catalys Pacific
  • Fairway Capital
  • GIC
  • Hillhouse Investment
  • ICG
  • Investcorp Asia Financial Services
  • LaSalle Investment Management
  • Makers Fund
  • MEC Global Partners Asia
  • National Infrastructure and Investment Fund
  • Play Ventures
  • PATRIZIA
  • Quilvest Capital Partners
  • Ship Street Advisors
  • Tybourne Capital
  • UBS Asset Management

Work highlights

  • Advised Heal Partners on the formation of its second venture capital fund targeting $500m in commitments.
  • Advised Iron Pillar on the formation of its $150m second growth fund.
  • Advised VI Asset Management on the formation of an evergreen private credit fund, targeting $500m over the medium term.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gregory Barclay

Other key lawyers

Matthew Nortcliff