Clifford Chance poaches Asia funds partner from Kirkland

Xing works with Asian fund sponsors on the structuring, formation, and governance of private investment funds across venture capital, growth capital, buyout, real estate, infrastructure, secondaries, and co-investment. She will continue in this area as a partner in Clifford Chance’s global funds and investment management team.

During eight years at Kirkland, four of them as a partner, Xing primarily worked with China-based sponsors. She has represented, among others, Ascendent Capital Partners, China Merchants Capital, China Renaissance, CITIC Capital, Genesis Capital, GL Capital, IDG Capital, Kinzon Capital, Legend Capital, Lyfe Capital, North Summit Capital, and SAIF Partners.

"We continue to see high levels of activity across asset classes and are committed to growing our offering to clients across Asia Pacific in line with our global strategy. Liyong's deep and wide range of experience will further strengthen our leading international practice,”  Alexandra Davidson, global head of funds and investment management at Clifford Chance, said in a statement.

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