Private Equity Asia Forum

Acuity Knowledge Partners is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds, traditional asset managers, investment banks, and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,200 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports 700 clients to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 10 locations worldwide. Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody’s Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira ac-quired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.

Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune is a full-service law firm with over 700 professionals that is best known for serving overseas companies doing business in Japan since the early 1950s. It is proud of its long tradition of serving the international business and legal communities, and its reputation as one of the largest full-service law firms in Japan. Its combined expertise enables it to deliver comprehensive advice on all legal issues that may arise in the course of a corporate transaction, including those related to M&A, finance, capital markets and restructuring/insolvency, and litigation/arbitration. Most of its lawyers are bilingual and experienced in communicating, drafting and negotiating across borders and around the globe. The firm’s main office in Tokyo is supported by offices in Osaka, Nagoya, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Jakarta, Hong Kong, London, Hanoi and Brussels.

Bay Street Hospitality is a global investment platform focused exclusively on institutional hospitality investing. The firm applies a proprietary quantamental framework — blending quantitative models with fundamental insights — to systematically source, score, and select hotel-related investments across private and public markets. Bay Street Hospitality partners with best-in-class operators, developers, and asset owners to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns. The platform is designed to provide institutional investors with clarity, consistency, and compounding in the global hospitality sector.

The Citco group of companies (Citco) is a network of independent companies worldwide. These companies are leading providers of asset-servicing solutions to the global alternative investment industry. With over $2 trillion in assets under administration and operations spanning across 36 countries, Citco’s unique culture of innovation and client-driven solutions have provided Citco’s clients with a trusted partner for more than four decades. Having grown organically into one of the largest asset servicers in the industry, Citco’s Fund Services companies offer a full suite of middle office and back office services including treasury and loan handling, daily NAV calculations and investor services, corporate and legal services, regulatory and risk reporting as well as tax and financial reporting services. Investing heavily in innovation and technology whilst further developing its current suite of client-friendly solutions, Citco will continue into the future as a flagbearer for the asset-servicing industry.

CITIC Securities Fund Services (Asia) Limited ("CFSAL") is the wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities International Company Limited, and is the first fund administrator with Chinese securities company background. Our offices are located in Hong Kong SAR, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Singapore, offering customized offshore fund administration ("FA") solutions, middle office services and value-added services to our clients.

CSC provides tailored administration and strategic outsourcing solutions to support the complex operations of alternative asset managers across jurisdictions and asset types while adhering to global regulations and compliance. A market leader working with funds of all sizes, we’re the trusted partner of choice for 90% of the Fortune 500® and 70% of the PEI 300. Privately held since 1899, CSC is a global company with capabilities in more than 140 jurisdictions. We’re capable of doing business wherever our clients are by employing experts in every business we serve.

Investindustrial is a leading European group of independently managed investment, holding and advisory companies with approximately €17 billion of raised fund capital. With ESG principles deeply embedded into the Firm’s core approach, Investindustrial has a 35-year history of providing mid-market companies with capital, industrial expertise, operational focus and global platforms to accelerate sustainable value creation and international expansion.

Linnovate Partners is a leading asset services provider focused on driving innovation in the alternative investments industry. With expertise across the entire fund lifecycle, Linnovate Partners goes beyond traditional fund administration to provide value-added services and technologies that empower asset and fund managers. Our six core service areas include Fund Administration, Investor Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Portfolio Monitoring, Reporting Services, and Consulting Services. Powering these services is a proprietary, cloud-based platform, RAISE, that provides all the functions of alternative investing in a single ecosystem. With offices across 13 cities and administering over $140 billion in assets to more than 800 private equity and venture capital funds, Linnovate Partners combines deep industry expertise and the latest technologies to drive better outcomes for alternative investment managers and investors worldwide.

Mori Hamada is a premier international law firm headquartered in Japan, with strong on-the-ground coverage across ASEAN. We deliver comprehensive and integrated legal services, using innovative technology to enhance efficiency and quality. Our leading private equity team has extensive experience in Japan and with cross-border PE deals across Asia. Our reputation and expertise are built on decades of practical experience and a proven track record. Our mission is to create value for our clients, foster professional growth for our people, and make a positive impact on the community.

Novata is your sustainability management partner. Our trusted data management platform and advisory practice empowers our clients to confidently align business decisions to their sustainability goals. Our solutions automate data collection and reporting, streamline carbon accounting, and simplify regulations. We make it easy for organisations to achieve their sustainability goals, because it’s good for business and it’s good for the planet.

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Rajah & Tann Asia (“RTA”) is one of the largest regional networks which brings together law firms and lawyers in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam, with each offering the highest standards of service to locally based clients while collectively having the capability to handle the most complex regional and cross border transactions. RTA’s geographical reach also includes Singapore-based regional desks focusing on Brunei, Japan and South Asia. With over 1,000 fee earners, we are able to provide excellent legal counsel seamlessly across the region.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, founded on a century of legal achievement, is one of India’s leading full service law firms. Our mission is to enable business by providing solutions as trusted advisors through excellence, responsiveness, innovation, and collaboration. We are one of India’s most well recognised firms, and are known globally for our integrated approach. Our 840 lawyers including 165 partners provide exceptional services across practice areas which include General Corporate, Merger & Acquisition, Private Equity, Banking & Finance, Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Competition Law, Dispute Resolution, Projects & Project Finance, Capital Markets, Tax, Intellectual Property and Venture Capital. We are at the forefront of global and Indian M&A and private equity transactions, cutting edge high risk litigation and advice on strategically important matters across a spectrum of practices and industries for our multi-jurisdictional clients. We have a pan India presence, with offices in seven cities across India - New Delhi, Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Kolkata.

SSEK Law Firm is a leading full-service corporate and commercial law firm based in Jakarta, Indonesia. With more than 30 years of experience, SSEK delivers practical, business-focused legal solutions to multinationals and domestic companies across all major sectors. The firm is consistently recognized by legal directories for its expertise and client service, and its award-winning lawyers combine deep local insight with a global outlook. Known for responsiveness, integrity, and quality, SSEK partners with clients to navigate Indonesia’s complex legal landscape and achieve their business goals.

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Founded in 2010, Validus Risk Management is an independent, technology-enabled financial services firm specializing in managing market risks—such as FX, interest rates and inflation—and arranging fund finance facilities, helping many of the world’s leading private capital managers mitigate exposure across global markets. With industry-leading analytical tools, market expertise and award-winning technology, Validus manages over $500 billion in market risk exposure for some of the largest institutional investors, fund managers and corporations across the globe. www.validusrm.com

White & Case is a global law firm with a longstanding presence in the private equity sector. With our network of 43 offices across 29 countries worldwide, we are experienced at all levels of the capital structure, and offer clients integrated, multidisciplinary sponsor-focused teams, regardless of where in the capital structure they may be investing or exiting. From groundbreaking acquisitions to smaller strategic add-on deals, our lawyers have implemented transactions with precision and care for established institutions, entrepreneurs and emerging visionaries alike. Complex client projects, nuanced local market knowledge and global capabilities define who we are.