Praised for its ‘remarkable dedication’, Linklaters represents sponsors in Asia on the establishment of private investment funds, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, hedge and special situations funds, with additional experience in ESG-related funds and sustainable strategies. Commended as ’one of the most knowledgeable funds lawyers in Singapore’, Joel Seow leads the practice and maintains an enviable track record in the structuring, establishment and management of private investment funds. Seow is regularly supported by Kylee Zhu, who is noted for her expertise in hedge, private equity and mutual funds.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Communication with the team has been excellent. The team has a great eye to detail and remarkable dedication.'
  • 'Joel Seow is one of the most knowledgeable fund lawyers in all of Singapore. He is the type of lawyer clients follow from firm to firm. Kylee Zhou is always cheerful and knowledgeable too.'
  • 'The team led by Joel Seow has managed projects, both big and small ones, efficiently and on time. Prompt and responsive.'
  • 'Joel Seow is savvy, practical and spot on for investment advice and drafting. Rare to find a lawyer who understands the business and still helps to keep us on the straight and narrow.'
  • 'Able to advise confidentially and competently on establishment of Singapore fund vehicles and general regulatory requirements in the financial services space. Excellent international vision coupled with excellent local knowledge of domestic fund vehicles.'
  • 'The team is led by experienced counsel who is familiar with both aspects of Singapore and international (in all major jurisdictions) fund and capital market laws.'
  • 'Joel Seow is highly informed, very amiable, and goes out of his way to provide additional colour and context.'
  • 'Joel Seow is sensitive to client requests, and understands the evolution of a fund product, and relevant structuring considerations.'

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Joel Seow

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Kylee Zhu

Practice head

Joel Seow

Other key lawyers

Kylee Zhu