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Hong Kong > Private equity Tier 2
Yash Rana, Douglas Freeman, and Daniel Dusek lead the practice at Goodwin, which is known for its vast experience in handling a myriad of issues for clients. The group regularly advises clients on the full spectrum of issues, from early stage investments to dispositions and exits, in addition to growth equity transactions. Rana handles a broad range of multinational transactions for a number of notable investors and private equity funds, while Freeman regularly advises on large leveraged buyouts and acquisitions. Dusek has broad expertise spanning take-privates, series fundraisings, and business combinations.Practice head(s):
Yash Rana; Douglas Freeman; Daniel Dusek
Other key lawyers:
Victor Chen; Edwin Chan; Chi Pan
Key clients
Hillhouse Investment
FountainVest Partners
B Capital Group
LionRock Capital
GIC
DST Global
TA Associates
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Goldman Sachs
CareCapital
Aspex Management
PAG
Horizons Ventures
Work highlights
- Acted for LionRock Capital in the sale of its remaining indirect stake in Clarks.
- Acted for TA Associates in its acquisition of Faria Education Group.
- Acted for Goldman Sachs’s Principal Strategic Investments Group as an significant investor in the sale of Tora Holdings.
Hong Kong > Investment funds Tier 3
With a team based in Hong Kong and enhanced by the recent opening of a Singapore office, as well as having access to practitioners in the UK, Europe and US, Goodwin is well-placed to advise clients raising, deploying and lending capital throughout Asia Pacific and around the world. The team is particularly adept at handling private fund-related work, with private equity and venture capital particular areas of strength. New York and Hong Kong-qualified partners Phil Culhane and Elyn Xing have excellent private funds credentials, with Culhane drawing upon vast experience, including through his own boutique fund formation firm.Practice head(s):
Gregory Barclay
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Alibaba Group
Astrapto Capital
Atypical Ventures
CareCapital Advisors
Delos Capital Advisors
Hillhouse Investment
Huatai Financial Holdings
Immensus Capital Investment Management
Jeneration Capital
Lunar Capital Management
Lowkey Services Company, Ltd.
PAG
VI Asset Management
Yunfeng Capital/YF Capital
YF Life Insurance International
Hong Kong > Corporate (including M&A) Tier 4
Hong Kong > Banking and finance
China > Private equity: foreign firms Tier 4
The private equity offering at Goodwin is heavily invested in the Chinese new economy sectors, having built a strong track record in areas at the intersection of private equity, technology and life sciences. Yash Rana leads the practice from Hong Kong and has extensive expertise of transactions spanning North America, Europe, EMEA and Asia Pacific, with major clients such as B Capital Group, DST Global and Hillhouse Investment considering him a trusted advisor. Douglas Freeman is also a key contact, recently counselling LionRock Capital on the sale of its remaining indirect stake in British-based shoe manufacturer Clarks to Viva China Holdings.Practice head(s):
Yash Rana; Douglas Freeman
Other key lawyers:
Victor Chen; Chi Pan; Edwin Chan
Key clients
Hillhouse Investment
FountainVest Partners
B Capital Group
LionRock Capital
GIC
DST Global
TA Associates
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Goldman Sachs
CareCapital
Aspex Management
PAG
Horizons Ventures
Work highlights
- Advising LionRock Capital on the sale of its remaining indirect stake in Clarks.
- Acting for TA Associates on its acquisition of Faria Education Group.
- Acting for Goldman Sachs’s Principal Strategic Investments Group on the sale of Tora Holdings, in which it is a significant investor.
Goodwin > Firm Profile
The firm: Goodwin’s 1,700 plus lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation, and world-class advisory services in the financial, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology industries. The firm’s unique combination of deep experience serving both the innovators and the investors in a rapidly-changing, technology-driven economy sets Goodwin apart. To learn more, visit www.goodwinlaw.com and follow Goodwin on Twitter (@goodwinlaw), LinkedIn (@goodwinlaw), Facebook (@join_goodwin), and Instagram (@join_goodwin).
Main areas of practice: Complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world class advisory services in the financial, private equity, real estate, technology and life sciences industries.
Complex transactions: A sophisticated, versatile team of transactional lawyers provides broad market perspective, serves as a business partner on strategic transactions, and advises clients on structuring and developing new and innovative products and services. Areas of expertise include buyouts and acquisitions, capital markets, debt finance, financial restructuring, growth equity, impact and responsible investing, mergers and acquisitions, new company formation, private investment funds, REITs and real estate mergers and acquisitions, search funds, tax, and venture capital.
World-class advisory services: Experienced regulatory lawyers, including many former high-ranking government officials and regulators, guide clients through the complex conundrum of government regulations with insight and ingenuity – always with an eye toward maximizing business opportunities while minimizing risk. Areas of expertise include antitrust and competition,
banking, environmental, ERISA and executive compensation, FDA, FinTech, global trade, investment management, labor and employment, and privacy and cybersecurity.
High-stakes litigation: Goodwin litigators provide cost-effective, results-oriented representation in high-profile matters across the United States. The firm employs a holistic, cross-disciplinary approach, helping clients settle disputes, mitigate risk, defend their interests, and, in most cases, avoid trial altogether. Areas of expertise include appellate, business and commercial, government investigations and enforcement, environmental, financial industry, intellectual property, labor and employment, privacy and cybersecurity, products liability and mass torts, securities, trade secrets and restrictive covenants, and white collar defense.
Hong Kong: Goodwin’s Asia practice, based in Hong Kong, has more than a decade’s experience across a range of areas in Asia. Building on Goodwin’s strategy of sitting at the convergence of capital and innovation, we have a track record of advising investors and entrepreneurs in an innovation driven economy. The comprehensive Asia practice covers Goodwin’s key industry verticals of private equity, technology, life sciences, financial services and real estate.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Hong Kong | Yash A. Rana | yrana@goodwinlaw.com | +852 3658 5353 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Gregory Barclay | Partner / Chair, Singapore Office | View Profile |
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Edwin Chan | Partner | View Profile |
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David Chen | Partner | View Profile |
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Victor Chen | Partner | View Profile |
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Daniel Dusek | Partner | View Profile |
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Douglas Freeman | Partner | View Profile |
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Stephen Howard | Partner | View Profile |
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Chi Pan | Partner | View Profile |
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Yash Rana | Partner / Co-Chair, Private Equity | View Profile |
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Elyn Xing | Partner | View Profile |
Languages
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Firm Rankings
- China > Private equity: foreign firms