A&O Shearman

Investment Funds

Partner Asia Regional Managing Partner Head of Greater China Executive Group Member

Lorna Chen is Asia Regional Managing Partner, Head of Greater China and a member of the firm’s Executive Group. Lorna founded and leads our asset management and investment funds practice in Asia.

Lorna's combined experience working in New York, Asia and Europe has proven to be invaluable in advising clients in cross-border transactions. She is one of the most senior international lawyers in Asia who serves clients in the fund formation area, focusing on the structuring, restructuring, formation and operation of alternative investment products, including private equity funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, hedge funds and funds of funds. Lorna has extensive experience in representing investors in making investments in private funds and co-investment projects around the globe. Lorna is also respected by clients as an expert on regulatory and compliance matters related to investment funds and their managers.

Through her involvement with leading industry associations, Lorna is active in regulatory reform issues relating to the private equity funds sector.  She is a frequent market commentator through the media and major industry conferences on investment trends in the region.

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ADMISSIONS:

New York People’s Republic of China Hong Kong

Vice Chairman, Technical Committee of the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association

Panel Member, Securities and Futures Appeals Tribunal

Columbia University School of Law; J.D., LL.M.