The investment funds team at Baker McKenzie continues to act for both GP and LP side clients across Asia and boasts particular strength in the private equity real estate market. Jason Ng helms the practice and continues to represent the firm’s key client Gaw Capital in a range of complex transactions within Asia. Edwin Wong offers advice on GP-side fund formation, JV fund platforms and strategic private credit, logistics, AI, technology and healthcare funds. Sophia Man has a strong focus on pension products, while Hayley Irons oversees a range of fund mandates including formations, bespoke club funds and joint ventures. Jeremy Ong maintains connections with both the SFC and HKEx and is an expert in Real Estate Investment Trust formation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Baker & McKenzie's investment funds team, led by Jason Ng, has expertise in PE/VC/RE funds in a comprehensive way, covering from funds formation, daily management and operation, to liquidation and termination.'
- 'They offer professional solution to our normal or special needs, with a good balance between legal technics and commercial insight.’
‘We have worked with Jason Ng, Edwin Wong and Hayley Irons, all of them are pretty responsive and always offer proactive help.'
'They would precisely figure out our ultimate needs after in-depth analysis of the case, and provide practical and flexible solutions.’
‘Edwin Wong and Hayley Irons have demonstrated deep understanding of our needs and are proactive in resolving our problems.’
‘The team has a lot of experience dealing with regulators, including SFC and MPFA to facilitate the fund approval process.’
Key clients
- Amber Global Limited
- APG Asset Management
- Cambium Grove Capital
- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)
- CapitaLand Investment Limited
- Eastgate Capital Management
- Gaw Capital Partners (Gaw Capital)
- Keppel Capital / Alpha Investment Partners
- Link REIT
- Pleiad Investment Advisors
- SF Holding / SF REIT
- Spring REIT
Work highlights
Advising Gaw Capital on its first joint venture with Patience Capital Group (“PCG”) and the formation a co-investment fund to acquire Tokyu Plaza Ginza, a prime retail asset in central Ginza, Tokyo, for in excess of USD 1 billion.
Advising Gaw Capital on the establishment of Gaw Credit Fund I, its inaugural “blind-pool” real estate private credit fund with facilities secured against residential, commercial, retail and hospitality assets across the Asia Pacific region.
Advising CPPIB on formation of three “fund-of-one” credit focused separately managed accounts with ESR Kendall Square, Heitman and TPG Angelo Gordon, deploying approximately USD 1 billion of commitments across South Korean and APAC focused credit strategies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jason Ng
Other key lawyers
Edwin Wong; Sophia Man; Hayley Irons; Jeremy Ong