Matthew Nortcliff
GoodwinRepresenting fund managers, first-time funds, spin-out managers and joint-venture GPs, the practice at Goodwin showcases demonstrable expertise in private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure and credit funds. Chair of the firm's Singapore office, Gregory Barclay leads the team and has considerable experience in structuring and establishing international private investment funds. Matthew Nortcliff’s ‘in-depth, comprehensive knowledge of investment funds is exceptional’, and Manish Ranjan’s ’turnaround is lightening fast with no compromises on the quality of output’.
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Testimonials
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- 'Matthew Nortcliff’s in-depth, comprehensive knowledge of investment funds is exceptional. His legal skillsets are first-class and he deploys a practical commercial approach to finding legal solutions to every problem.'
- 'Their knowledge of regional nuances and practices is fantastic. This combined with their global legal expertise makes Goodwin stand apart from their peers.'
- 'Manish Ranjan and Gregory Barclay make a terrific team. Manish's turnaround is lightening fast with no compromises on the quality of output. We appreciate his honest advice and practical solutions to problems.'
- 'The team always delivers good value for money and hosts excellent roundtable events.'
- 'Gregory Barclay and Matthew Nortcliff are both excellent and give commercially sound advice.'
- 'Good market knowledge and speed of response. Strength in depth in the team with a strong Singapore office.'
- 'Matthew Nortcliff is always available and provides very good value for money.'
- 'Matthew Nortcliff has demonstrated exceptional patience and a genuine interest in our work. He took the time to thoroughly understand the complexities and novelty of our project, remaining committed throughout the process.'
Key clients
- A91 Partners
- BPEA Credit
- Abrdn
- Catalys Pacific
- Chiratae Advisors
- Collyer Capital
- GIC
- Hillhouse Investment
- LaSalle Investment Management
- Macquarie Capital
- Makers Fund
- MEC Global Partners Asia
- National Infrastructure and Investment Fund Limited
- Play Ventures
- PvX Partners
- Quilvest Capital Partners
- SBI Ven Capital
- Ship Street Advisors
- Tybourne Capital
- UBS Asset Management
- Vy Capital
- Waterfield Advisors
Work highlights
- Advised Vy Capital on the formation of their Vy Fund III, L.P, being established to invest in shares and other securities issued by businesses operating in any part of the world in the technology, media and telecoms sectors (in respect of public securities, taking either long or short positions), including derivatives with respect to such securities, and including digital assets.
- Advised Chiratae Advisors on the formation of India Fund V to make investments, directly or indirectly, primarily in technology or technology enabled companies doing business in the Focus Sectors that are incorporated in India.
- Advised Play Ventures on the structuring, establishment and closing of Play Ventures Fund III, a venture capital fund targeting early stage investments in the mobile gaming sector.
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Gregory Barclay