Alvarez & Marsal

Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change, clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems.

With over 10,000 people across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, leverage A&M’s restructuring heritage to help companies act decisively, catapult growth and accelerate results. We are experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities with a shared commitment to telling clients what is really needed for turning change into a strategic business asset, managing risk and unlocking value at every stage of growth.

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K&L Gates

K&L Gates is a global law firm with more than 2,000 attorneys and 48 offices across five continents. With nearly 30 years of presence in Asia and a strong footprint in Australia, our 400+ attorneys operate in 11 cities across Asia Pacific. For more than 50 years, we have built strong relationships with private capital providers and the companies, management teams, and entrepreneurs who leverage private capital to acquire, create, and grow businesses.

Our global asset management team of 160+ lawyers offer expert advice to a diverse range of clients, including: Private equity and buyout funds; Venture capital funds; Infrastructure and real estate funds; Sovereign wealth funds; ESG and sustainability-focused funds; Private REITs; Hedge funds; Hybrid funds; Emerging manager platform funds; and Emerging market ETFs.

We provide comprehensive services for all types of investment vehicles. Our offerings include the formation, structuring, and management of investment funds, as well as guidance on downstream investments, buyouts, venture financing, and exit strategies. We combine insightful business advice with a strong understanding of fiduciary duty.

Our team is well-versed in fund marketing and investor risk communication, with a keen awareness of regulatory and compliance issues affecting both funds and investors. We speak multiple languages and have extensive experience navigating the complexities of the region, having advised many first-time funds and innovative transactions.