The team at DLA Piper routinely advises a client roster consisting of global asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, investment firms, and fund managers. It has experience representing cryptocurrency hedge funds on fund formation, including the drafting and negotiation of fund documentation. Based in Hong Kong, Luke Gannon leads the team, he and regularly acts for financial institutions, investment banks, fund managers, sponsors, and investors. In February 2025, Shinong Wang joined the team in Hong Kong, specialising in the structuring and formation of private investment funds, co-investment arrangements, and separate accounts.
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Testimonials
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‘Proactiveness.’
‘Shinong Wang is proactive and has good attention to detail.’
‘Practical oriented team that takes the time to understand clients concern.'
'Luke Gannon and Shinong Wang are world-class lawyers with excellent negotiation skills.'
‘Great client management.'
Key clients
- Nine Blocks Capital Management
- UBS Asset Management Switzerland AG
- Persistent Asset Partners Limited
Work highlights
Advising Nine Blocks Capital Management on the formation and launch of one of the first Bitcoin-denominated hedge funds in Asia.
Advising UBS Asset Management Switzerland AG on its investment in ChrysCapital X, LLC, a private equity buyout fund managed by ChrysCapital, one of India’s leading private equity firms.
Advising Hong Kong-based Persistent Asset Partners Limited on the establishment and on-going support for seven Cayman funds and one Hong Kong fund, each with its distinct investment features and strategies.
Practice head
Luke Gannon
Other key lawyers
Shinong Wang