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Funds and Investment Management Risk Radar

Our Risk Radar analyzes the most pressing risks in 2025 and we examine how these risks impact business decision-making.
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Whether it is transactional, advisory or dispute resolution, we counsel a broad spectrum of clients, including some of the world's largest sponsors, private equity firms and asset managers. We also advise institutional investors, including pension funds, family offices and sovereign wealth funds on their alternative investment programs. We can help with funds formation, portfolio optimization, M&A, corporate reorganization, strategic tax advice and large-scale litigation and regulatory enforcement. Additionally, we have a wealth of experience in secondary transactions, joint ventures, structured hybrid funds and GP-led liquidity solutions.

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Insight | Legal Update
In the Know: Leveraged Finance Annual Report 2025
Discover the impact of 2024 events on the leveraged finance market and read our ten predictions for 2025 in our concise annual report.
Insight | Thought Leadership
Asia Pacific Growth Equity: The Road Ahead in 2025
Our leading private equity team unpacks the key themes and deal trends investors need to watch in Asia Pacific this year.
Insight | Handbook
Guide to Private Credit in Asia Pacific
This guide focuses on key issues for consideration in private credit transactions providing both a high-level overview and a more detailed jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction analysis.
Insight | Handbook
A Practical Guide to Greenwashing for Financial Institutions
Our guide considers what is greenwashing, the developing legal landscape and how financial institutions may mitigate the risk of reputational damage.
Insight | Podcast
FInsight: The Global Financial Institutions Industry Podcast
This podcast provides recommendations and insights into sectoral developments and industry trends from Baker McKenzie's legal experts.
Insight | Handbook
Funds and Investment Management Risk Radar
We analyze the most pressing risks this subsector must consider in 2025.
Insight | Thought Leadership
2025: What's on the Radar for Financial Institutions
Our Financial Institutions lawyers look ahead at the potential disruptors impacting the sector in 2025.
Insight | Handbook
The New EU Third Country Branch Framework
New rules will prohibit the provision of certain banking services into the EU on a cross-border basis.
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Depobank Day
On 1 October 2024, Baker McKenzie Luxembourg had its first DepoBank Day bringing together 120 market stakeholders.
Insight | Handbook
Regulatory Risk Management Risk Radar for Financial Institutions
Our updated Regulatory Risk Management Risk Radar analyzes the most pressing regulatory risks Financial Institutions need to consider in 2024.
Insight | Legal Update
Sustainability-Linked Derivatives: ISDA's Case for Standardisation in a Globalised World
In this insight, we examine the nature and purpose of SLDs and how the SLD Clause Library could facilitate increased engagement and participation in SLD transactions.
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News | Deal Announcement
The Republic of Peru Issues USD 5.8 Billion of Bonds and Completes Exchange Offers and Cash Tender Offers
S/10 billion (Approximately USD 2.8 billion) of Sol-Denominated Sovereign Bonds and USD 3 billion of registered U.S. Dollar-Denominated Bonds issued
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Advises Weave Living on its Joint Venture With BlackRock and Lian Beng Group to Acquire Novena Serviced Apartments in Singapore
The team, led by Partner Jason Ng, advised on the deal.
News | Firm News
Baker McKenzie strengthens Transactional team with addition of leading investment funds lawyer Nick Benson in London
Nick’s hire further strengthens the Firm’s global transactional expertise and capabilities.
News | Press Coverage
Ang Lip Kian speaks to The Business Times about strengthening Southeast Asia's VC landscape
Ang Lip Kian recently discussed the evolving venture capital landscape in Southeast Asia with The Business Times.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Advises GIP on Its Partnership With CP Group and True IDC to Enhance Thailand's Data Center Infrastructure
This deal is a testament to the attractiveness of the Thai market for global investors.
News | Awards & Recognition
Baker McKenzie Recognized with Five Firm Awards at the ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2025
The Firm and its member firms across Asia Pacific were also shortlisted as finalists in 15 additional categories.
News | Firm News
Baker McKenzie Strengthens Global M&A Practice with Addition of Jan Schubert in Germany
Baker McKenzie is continuing the expansion of its global M&A and Private Equity capabilities with the appointment of Jan Schubert as a partner in its Frankfurt office.
News | Awards & Recognition
Baker McKenzie Recognized as a Leading Digital Infrastructure Advisor with Three Awards at the TMT Finance APAC Awards 2025
These awards cement the Firm's leadership in high-stakes, transformative digital infrastructure transactions.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie advises ARCH Capital on its strategic data centre transaction
Baker McKenzie represented ARCH Capital, an Asia Pacific real estate-focused private equity firm, on Digital Halo's acquisition of a seed asset in Manila, Philippines.
News | Deal Announcement
 Baker McKenzie advises Colt Technology Services on the sale of eight European data centers
A cross-practice team advised Colt on this strategic divestment.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Advises ESR Group on the Successful Final Closing of ESR Data Centre Fund I
The Firm also acted as lead counsel for the fund in all of its downstream data center investments across Asia.
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What our clients say about us

  • "Impressive cross-border coordination, serving as a one-stop shop for private equity firms and portfolio clients." - Client testimonial, Chambers Global, 2025

Firm rankings

  • #1 in Cross-Border M&A by deal volume over the last fifteen years - Refinitiv
  • Band 1 for Tax Global: Multi-Jurisdictional, Chambers Global 2025
  • Band 1 for Employment Global: Multi-Jurisdictional, Chambers Global 2025
  • Band 3 Investment Funds: Hedge Funds Global Guide 2025: Asia-Pacific Region
  • Law Firm of the Year (Fund Formation): APAC, 2024 Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) Global Awards
  • Band 1 for its work in Funds in the Asia Pacific region – Band 1 in Investment Funds: Private Equity, Asia Pacific (2021-2025) and Band 1 in Investment Funds: Registered Funds, Asia Pacific (2023-2025)

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