Simmons & Simmons counts global asset managers, hedge funds in Europe and the US, private fund managers and institutional investors among its key roster of clients, showcasing demonstrable expertise in hedge funds, private equity funds, digital assets funds, retail funds, and exchange-traded funds. Jek-Aun Long, who stands out for his experience in private and retail funds, jointly leads the practice alongside Benedict Tan, who assists on the the launch of onshore and offshore open-ended and closed-end collective investment schemes. Other key contacts in the group include Joshua Heng and Melvin Ng.
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Key clients
- DBS Bank Ltd.
- BlackRock Index Selection Fund
- BlackRock Fixed Income Dublin Funds plc
- BlackRock Global Funds
- BlackRock Strategic Funds
- BlackRock Funds I ICAV
- BNY Mellon Global Funds, plc
- RAMS Investment Unit Trust
- Ninety One Global Strategy Fund
- Lion Global Investors Limited
Work highlights
Assisted Blackrock (Singapore) with the establishment and listing of the iShares MSCI Asia ex-Japan Climate Action ETF.
Assisted CSOP Asset Management with the establishment and listing of the CSOP Huatai-Pine Bridge SSE Dividend ETF on the SGX.
Provided strategic counsel to UBS Asset Management on the launch of its first live pilot of a tokenised Variable Capital Company (VCC) fund.
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
Jek-Aun Long; Benedict Tan
Other key lawyers
Joshua Heng; Melvin Ng