Morrison & Foerster fields a strong bench of lawyers with particular expertise in private equity, venture capital and real estate funds. Serena Tan counts both international and Asian fund sponsors among her clients and is noted for her abilities in USD, RMB and dual-currency fund formation and investment. She also offers advice on regulatory issues, carried interest plans and operational matters. Matthew Lau supports her and leads the firm’s tax practice, advising on tax matters connected to the formation and investment of private equity, real estate, and hedge funds, alongside co-investment vehicles and alternative investments.
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Key clients

  • Ascendent Capital Partners Asia
  • BHG Long Hills
  • CBC Group (formerly C-Bridge Capital)
  • China Ping An Insurance
  • China International Capital Corporation
  • FWD Group
  • GLP PTE, Ltd. (GLP)
  • Hony Capital
  • Junson Capital
  • KHL
  • Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia/MSIM
  • ORIX Asia Capital

Practice head

Serena Tan

Other key lawyers

Matthew Lau