Australian and international fund operators and investors benefit from King & Wood Mallesons’ market leading experience advising on some of the most groundbreaking funds transactions involving Asia and other offshore jurisdictions across a wide range of asset classes (including infrastructure, real estate, energy and resources and private equity).
Asia’s growing demand for capital and also its role as a supplier of capital is generating increased levels of cross-border funds related activity. King & Wood Mallesons advises sponsors and managers, investors and service providers on all aspects of international funds work.
As a pioneer in the industry, our team is at the forefront of regional and international developments and has been involved in many of the region’s most significant or innovative fund offerings. These have included the Macquarie/State Bank of India Infrastructure Fund, the largest private equity infrastructure fundraising for India to date, and MWREF Limited which involved the first CMBS offered in China.
As international counsel, we provide our clients with a one-stop-shop for superior legal advice and efficient project management. Across developments in Hong Kong, PRC, India, Singapore, Japan and Korea, and with a thorough understanding of key offshore jurisdictions such as Cayman Islands, Singapore, Bermuda, Mauritius, Luxembourg and Ireland, our team is ideally placed to help clients to navigate the international funds landscape. Our knowledge of the technical and practical implications of offshore regulatory and tax regimes informs our advice on the optimum fund structure and location.
Our funds team is one of the largest in the region and includes members in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Australia. We practice English, Hong Kong, PRC and Australian law.
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