Private Equity Funds


Private equity funds have become a driving force in the global economy, enjoying tremendous growth in new funding. North Asia especially has newly earned recognition as an investment destination of choice in world markets. The appeal of private equity lies in its ability to meet the needs of entrepreneurs, large or small, wishing to develop, buy or sell a company on a privately negotiated basis, usually bridging the gap between entrepreneurial finance and public markets. Major studies have shown that private equity offers a higher return on investment over time compared to traditional asset classes, but reaches its full potential only when investments are made for the long term and are rigorously selected.

Our Partners have worked closely with several sponsors to raise international investment for funds in the following areas: buyouts, mezzanine, biotech and venture capital. We have advised sponsors in the formation of funds-of-funds and other investment fund structures. We also provide dedicated and focused advisory services that enable private equity funds to respond quickly to opportunities across a broad range of industry segments, for example, finding investment partners, co-investors, buyers or sellers of companies in order to respond rapidly in an increasingly competitive deal environment. From due diligence to documentation stage, our team is prepared to assist sponsors in the full array of fund activities.

Selected Assignments:

• We were advisors to one of the first private equity buyout funds in Korea regarding international limited partners.
  
  
• We helped plan US$50 million life sciences fund to benefit Korea.
  
  
• We advised a Korean bank and global private equity fund on the formation of a mezzanine fund.
  
  
• We advised a leading institutional investor on co-sponsors and investors for a corporate governance fund with a country specific focus.