Funds - APAC

The CMS APAC funds team offers expert advice at every stage of the fund lifecycle – from licensing, planning and launch through governance, ops, restructuring and exit.

We work with both GPs and LPs on fund launches, investments and closings. We also advise on day-to-day operational matters and stand-alone transactions, co-investments and JVs. Our funds clients include global asset managers, institutional investors, funds of funds, first time fund managers, family offices and entrepreneurs. 

The funds industry is changing at unprecedented speed. The impact of technology, AI and the blockchain are challenging some of the until-now universally acknowledged truths of the fund management sector, creating both challenges and opportunities for market participants. We actively engage with our clients to help them embrace the opportunities and navigate the challenges. 
 
Similarly, Environmental, Social and Governance issues have leapt to the forefront of investors’ and managers’ minds in recent years, with the APAC region presenting particular challenges as the three pillars of ESG are adopted and embraced at varying speeds across the region. We are well-placed to take lessons learned from Europe and elsewhere and apply them to our clients’ businesses through an APAC lens.
 
We combine deep experience in the region with the commitment to learn, adapt and innovate with our clients. Whether you are a manager or an investor, a seasoned operator or are new to the market, the CMS Funds team in APAC can provide the support that you need, however you are involved in the funds sector. 

The CMS Global Funds Team comprises over 130 specialist funds lawyers, including sizeable teams in the following jurisdictions:

Other jurisdictions we are active in: Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Hungary, Poland, Norway, Romania, Ukraine, US regulatory.

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"They have been mentors to us as well as legal advisers. Their advice is very pragmatic, they are easy to get in touch with and they are very hands-on."

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"In real estate in particular their fund work is very strong; they really tailor their work to their clients (…) there are no cookie-cutter solutions; they have the capability to work for clients who are doing something unique and unusual."

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"Matthew Nortcliff is 'a standout partner who delivers an excellent level of client service while being commercially sensitive to the wider transaction (…) Balancing efficiency, client focus, pragmatism and sound advice is often difficult, but Matthew does it exceptionally well.'"

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