Maples Group Advises Blue Pool Capital on US$1.4 Billion Private Equity Fund Riverside

The Maples Group is pleased to have advised on the formation and launch of BPC Riverside, L.P. (“Riverside”), the new private equity fund of Blue Pool Capital Limited (“Blue Pool Capital”).  Riverside has raised approximately US$1.4 billion, marking a major milestone in Blue Pool Capital’s growth and expansion.

Blue Pool Capital is a multi-strategy investment firm based in Hong Kong managing assets for Joseph Tsai, the firm’s senior management members, and a group of the world’s most influential families. The firm invests globally in public equity, private equity, real estate, and credit.  Its current portfolio includes investments across various sectors, including technology, media, sports, consumer products, industrials, and financial services.

Lawyers based in the Maples Group’s Hong Kong office acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to Riverside. The team was led by Partner in the Funds & Investment Management team, Josie Ainley, with support from Associate, Susanna Su.

Commenting on the transaction, Josie said, “We are delighted to have supported Blue Pool Capital on the successful launch of Riverside. The fund represents a meaningful milestone in Blue Pool Capital’s continued growth. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Blue Pool Capital as it executes its investment strategy and continues to grow.”

The Maples Group’s Funds & Investment Management practice supports industry heavyweights, as well as new entrants to the market, advising on the structuring and establishment of British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Irish, Jersey and Luxembourg funds.