Yuen Law Recognised by the Legal 500 in 2025 as a “Firm to Watch” in Investment Funds: Local Firms

Yuen Law Recognised by the Legal 500 in 2025 as a “Firm to Watch” in Investment Funds: Local Firms

Singapore Investment Funds Law Firm Gains Recognition in Legal 500

We are proud to share that Yuen Law has been recognised as a Firm to Watch for Investment Funds in Singapore in the prestigious Legal 500 Publication Guide (Asia Pacific).

Investment funds are a key driving force in the global financial landscape. In Singapore, this thriving sector is supported by experienced lawyers who provide expert advice on fund establishment, regulatory compliance, and investment strategies. Yuen Law offers comprehensive legal support for fund managers, financial institutions, and family offices, ensuring clients receive clear, strategic guidance throughout the fund lifecycle.

This recognition highlights our dedication to excellence in investment funds law, reinforcing our commitment to delivering innovative and effective solutions for our clients.

About Yuen Law’s Investment Funds Team

Kevin Chua

Senior Director
Team Lead of Fintech & Financial Services Regulatory

The Investment Funds team is led by Senior Director Kevin Chua, a former regulator at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), and the Attorney-General’s Chambers. His regulatory background offers clients deep insights into fund structuring, governance and compliance. He regularly advises on family offices and the formation of variable capital companies, guiding clients in navigating Singapore’s evolving regulatory framework. His Mandarin proficiency also enables the firm to serve Chinese family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.

Legal 500 Investment Funds

Samuel Yuen

Managing Director
Head of Corporate and Business Practice Group

The firm’s Managing Director, Samuel focuses on private equity and corporate transactions, advising investors on portfolio investments, acquisitions, and capital deployment into startups and high-growth targets. His experience in cross-border investments and deal structuring strengthens the firm’s ability to support investors in executing strategic transactions across various sectors.

Yuen Law’s Expertise in Investment Funds

Yuen Law provides comprehensive regulatory and transactional advice to fund managers, financial institutions, and family offices on the structuring, establishment, and operation of investment funds in Singapore. The firm has expertise in the formation of Variable Capital Companies (VCCs), single family offices, and private investment structures, as well as the licensing and ongoing compliance of fund managers, and financial advisers.

Work Highlights

Yuen Law Recognised by the Legal 500 in 2025 as a “Firm to Watch” in Investment Funds: Local Firms

Secured USD 2M Investment for Singapore Company

Advised on a cross-border transaction, facilitating a USD 2 million investment from American fund investors into a Singapore-based company. Structured American-style investment agreements to align with Singapore’s regulatory framework.

Strategic Fund Wind-Down & Investor Redemption

Guided a fund manager with up to S$240 million assets under management through a complex fund redemption and wind-down processes, implementing innovative strategies to optimise investor repayments while ensuring regulatory compliance. 

Regulatory Advisory on Inter-Group Talent Arrangements

Advised a licensed fund manager on inter-group talent placements, including arrangements with family offices, to address talent shortages while maintaining full regulatory compliance. 

Structuring a Limited Partnership (LP) Agreement for a Fund

Drafted and executed a bespoke LP agreement for a fund focused on Seed-Stage Healthcare Investments, navigating complex legal considerations in a jurisdiction where LP structures remain relatively uncommon.

Legal Advisory on VCC Information Memorandum Amid Market Changes

Drafted the information memorandum and subscription documents for a VCC with sub-funds investing in real estate, traditional assets, and digital assets. Provided legal counsel on adjusting the digital asset investment strategy, considering the impact of high-profile market collapses and the evolving regulatory environment. 
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About Legal 500 – Ranking the Best Law Firms for Clients

Yuen Law Recognised by the Legal 500 in 2025 as a “Firm to Watch” in Investment Funds: Local Firms

The Legal 500 is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious legal directories, ranking top law firms and lawyers globally. The rankings are based on an extensive annual research programme that combines both qualitative and quantitative analysis to provide accurate and reliable benchmarking of legal service providers. 

The research team gathers feedback from over 300,000 clients and maintains regular contact with industry leaders throughout the year. Their evaluation considers several key criteria: 

  • Strong technical ability to handle complex and innovative work. 
  • Investment in the future of specific practice areas. 
  • Client acquisition and growth in market presence. 
  • Ability to meet client requirements, including international capabilities (e.g., offices and connections across regions). 

Legal 500 offers the latest insights into the global legal market, spotlighting teams that provide advanced and innovative advice to clients.

GET IN TOUCH

If you would like information and/or assistance on matters relating to Investment Funds, you may contact:

Kevin Chua
Senior Director – Corporate Practice Group
(Team Lead for Fintech and Financial Service Regulatory matters)

T: +65 6536 6037
E: kevin@yuenlaw.com.sg

Click here to view Kevin’s full profile.

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