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 6,000 people across four 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’s really needed for turning change into a strategic business asset, managing risk and unlocking value at every stage of growth.

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Navis Capital Partners

Navis Capital Partners was founded in 1998 in order to make private equity investments in buyouts, recapitalisations and financial restructurings in Asia, particularly on enterprises with a strong presence in Southeast Asia.

Navis acquires control of its portfolio companies. Since its founding, Navis has made over 75 controlling investments most of which have been completed with little reliance on acquisition finance. All Navis’ companies are leaders or near leaders in their fields. Industries/segments in which Navis has invested include food processing, fast food/casual dining, industrial products, fast moving consumer goods, outdoor advertising, auto rentals, consultancy and professional services, amongst others.

The firm contributes both capital and management expertise to its portfolio companies with the objective of directing strategic, operational and financial improvements, typically through initiatives that drive growth, margin improvement and asset efficiency. Navis’ investment model places a low reliance on leverage to drive its equity returns.

The firm manages several private and public equity capital commitments totaling ~USD 5 billion, and whose investors include a number of well-known US, European, Middle Eastern and Asian commercial and investment banks, pension funds, insurance companies, corporations, foundations, as well as a number of high net worth individuals and family offices. Navis has one of the largest private equity professional team in Asia, comprising more than 70 individuals, supported by 40 administrative staff, in six offices across the region.

Primavera Capital

Primavera Capital Group is an Asia Pacific-based investment firm. It manages capital for leading institutions, corporations, and prominent family offices around the world. By developing long-term partnerships, we help portfolio companies realize their full potential, deliver superior returns for investors and drive positive social change. Primavera seeks to capture the most attractive investment opportunities from the dynamic Asia-Pacific region, particularly China’s historic transition from a “Middle Income Society” to a fully developed “Advanced Economy.” Our investments target consumer and retail, technology, climate action, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, business services, and financial services sectors.

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Harneys

Harneys is an award-winning, leading international offshore law firm. Our network is one of the largest amongst offshore law firms with 11 locations globally, including Asian offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shanghai. We offer the full range of transactional, arbitration, litigation and restructuring advice on BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Anguilla, Luxembourg and Cypriot law, alongside our associated corporate and private wealth business, which provides the full complement of fiduciary services.

Harneys has been at the forefront of the development of offshore jurisprudence for decades and has been involved in the most significant global disputes winning keynote victories for our clients and often helping shape the law.

We offer an integrated and multidisciplinary approach with experienced offshore specialists drawing experience across practice areas including our award-winning litigation, insolvency, restructuring, fraud, funds and regulatory teams.

Our client base is diverse, encompassing leading international and regional accountancy practices, onshore law firms, financial institutions, insolvency office holders, official and unofficial creditors’ committees, private equity sponsors, hedge funds, debtor in possession loan providers, directors, trustees, shareholders and corporate debtors.

We frequently advise lenders and investors at all levels of the capital structure, corporates, and insolvency officeholders on the use of schemes of arrangements in the context of parallel restructurings or reorganisation procedures in other jurisdictions, such as Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code or parallel schemes of arrangement in other common law jurisdictions.

Please visit us at https://www.harneys.com/expertise/litigation-insolvency

APLMA

The Asia Pacific Loan Market Association was founded in 1998 to promote growth, liquidity and best practice in the syndicated loan markets in Asia Pacific. The membership has grown to over 350 institutions. The APLMA serves its membership by providing access to a suite of recommended form template documents and guidance notes, which are updated regularly to reflect legal and regulatory changes. These include recommendations to promote common standards across APAC in respect of sustainable finance and benchmark reforms. It also provides a professional networking platform to promote knowledge sharing and education across the region.

SVCA

The Singapore Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SVCA) was formed in 1992 under the patronage of the Economic Development Board to promote the development of the venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) industry. From a humble start of two, our membership now exceeds one hundred and continues to grow in tandem with the industry's development.

To foster greater understanding of the importance of venture capital and private equity to the Singapore economy in support of entrepreneurship and innovation and to look after the interests of our members, promote professional development, raise professional standards as well as facilitate collaboration among members.
As a not-for-profit organisation, the association strives to:

• Promote the professional development of the industry through awards, training, workshops and conference
• Facilitate interaction and collaboration among its members through regular networking events
• Act as a platform for dialogue on regulatory and policy issues pertaining to VC and PE through data research, feedback and consultation with members and regulatory authorities
• Build linkages to centres of VC and PE activities in the region through active participation at regional and global VC & PE Initiatives