Effie Vasilopoulos > Sidley Austin > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile

Drawing upon ‘deep expertise of the local market and regulations’, coupled with the ability to ‘leverage off the expertise and experience from its international offices’, Sidley Austin is a popular choice among international managers on the formation of their Asia-based funds, as well as for regional institutional investors in their capacity as LPs. The balanced nature of the practice, which includes a myriad closed end funds, as well as work for hedge funds, across a variety of asset classes and geographies, has ensured that the team has maintained a vibrant practice in spite of challenging economic conditions and geopolitical headwinds. Team head Effie Vasilopoulos is ‘deeply knowledgeable on Hong Kong regulatory and fund matters’, and is particularly adept at advising on innovative investment fund structures and financial products, including private equity, infrastructure, hedge and credit funds.

Sidley Austin LLP has a leading presence in hedge fund and regulatory work. The firm is also building its standing in private equity and continues to attract new asset management and institutional investor clients. It has an exceptional record in representing Asia-based fund managers.  Effie Vasilopoulos leads the APAC investment funds team, splitting her time between Hong Kong and Singapore. Counsel Josephine Law is another key figure in Singapore. Han Ming Ho  departed in November 2023.