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Able ‘to quickly grasp complex legal and business issues and propose practical solutions’, Morrison & Foerster’s Hong Kong office has established itself as a popular choice among sponsors and institutional investors for its expertise at handling work throughout the entire fund formation process relating to country specific and pan-Asian alternative asset strategies. Native Mandarin speaker and New York-qualified team head Serena Tan combines strong regional knowledge with an international perspective for global fund managers as well as China-based asset management firms, ensuring she is able to provide ’professional and practical advice’ on the establishment of US dollar funds, RMB funds, and dual-currency private funds. Tan is particularly skilled at advising on the structuring of private equity and venture capital funds, where she is assisted on the tax structuring front by Matthew Lau.
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Testimonials
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- ‘MOFO's team fully understands the company's needs when providing legal services and effectively assists us in resolving various legal issues encountered. The lawyers have solid legal knowledge and extensive experience related to investment funds.’
- ‘The team is very professional in handling complex issues, able to quickly grasp complex legal and business issues and propose practical solutions.'
Key clients
- Affirma Capital
- Ally Bridge Group
Work highlights
- Represented MSPEA, Morgan Stanley’s private equity investment arm, in the formation and ongoing operations of a PRC-domiciled, RMB-denominated private investment fund focused on investments in China (“Fund III”).