Deals
Maples Advises East Point Asset Management on the Launch of its First Fund
04 Mar 2021
East Point is a newly established independent hedge fund firm that seeks to deliver consistent risk-adjusted, absolute returns.
A team based in the Group's law firm in Hong Kong acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to East Point. The team was led by Co-head of the firm's Asia Funds & Investment Management team, Ann Ng and assisted by Associate, Josie Ainley. Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP acted as international legal counsel to East Point and DLA Piper acted as Hong Kong counsel to SHK & Co.
Commenting on the transaction, Ann Ng said, "The Hong Kong investment funds market continues to strengthen and East Point is a welcome addition for many keen investors. East Point were a pleasure to work with and we were delighted to support them in their endeavour."