A noted investment management attorney has joined law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom as a partner to lead its Asia Pacific investment management practice.
Geoffrey Chan, previously a partner and Head of the Asia private investment funds practice at global law firm, Ropes & Gray, focuses on the formation and structuring of Asia-based U.S. dollar-denominated private investment funds, particularly in Greater China.
In his new role Chan (pictured) will be based in Hong Kong.
Chan regularly represents sponsors and investors of a wide variety of fund types, ranging from private equity and venture capital to co-investment and real estate funds.
Chan also advises on issues including fundraising and holding company structuring, as well as internal fund issues and investment activities.
Chan also worked at O'Melveny & Myers as counsel and at Merrill Lynch as an investment banker.
«We are excited to have Geoff join our firm and become an integral part of our China practice,» said Julie Gao, (pictured above) Head of Skadden's China practice.
