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Morgan Lewis | 2023 Asia Private Investment Funds Webinar Series
Please join us for our inaugural Morgan Lewis Asia Private Investment Funds Webinar Series to discuss issues facing fund managers and investors in private investment funds.
Designed for legal and business professionals, the program features discussions from industry leaders and Morgan Lewis specialists around the world on their Asia focused insights and perspectives.
Our virtual program will be made up of a selection of panel discussions, where participants can choose panels of particular interest or attend the whole series.
Special thanks to our guest speakers from PEI, Coller Capital, Pantheon, and Investec for joining and contributing to our panel discussions, adding valuable industry perspectives to this series.
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Session 1
Investing in Asia and Terms for Success
September 5, 9:30 pm ET | September 6, 9:30 am CST/HKT/SGT • 10:30 am JST
Join us for the first session of our 2023 Asia Private Investment Funds Webinar Series. We will begin with a short presentation on global fundraising trends followed by a panel discussion on current market and fund terms.
Presenter Moderator  
Ethan Koh
PEI, Head of Global Research Operations
Timothy W. Levin
Partner, Philadelphia
 
Panelists
Alice Huang
Partner, Hong Kong
Divya Thakur
Partner, Singapore
Carol Tsuchida
Partner, Tokyo

Session 2
Global ESG Trends and Implementation in Asia
September 7, 8:30 am ET | September 7, 8:30 pm CST/HKT/SGT • 9:30 pm JST
In this interactive session, we will cover global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) trends; regulatory developments; impacts on fund managers; and practical tips on how to best prepare and navigate these issues in Asia.
MODERATOR
Divya Thakur, Partner, Singapore
panelists
Mana Behbin
Partner, Washington, DC
Tomoko Fuminaga
Partner, Tokyo
William Yonge
Partner, London

Session 3
A Practical Look at Co-Investments
September 7, 9:30 pm ET | September 8, 9:30 am CST/HKT/SGT • 10:30 am JST
Join us for a panel discussion covering the growing trends, factors that drive growth, and considerations relating to co-investments. We will also discuss the concept and value proposition of co-investments.
MODERATOR
Alice Huang, Partner, Hong Kong
panelists
George Cyriac
Partner, Singapore
Connie Cheung
Partner, Hong Kong
Carol Tsuchida
Partner, Tokyo

Session 4
Secondary Market Developments in Asia
September 12, 8:30 am ET | September 12, 8:30 pm CST/HKT/SGT • 9:30 pm JST
Designed to share recent global and Asian secondary market developments, this webinar will explore different types of structures and processes and the unique aspects of secondary transactions. In this session, we will be joined by guest panel speaker Megan Leeds from Coller Capital.
MODERATOR
Joseph D. Zargari, Partner, New York
panelists
Daniel A. Losk
Partner, Boston
Oliver Rochman
Partner, London
Megan Leeds
Senior Counsel, Coller Capital

Session 5
Regional Update: Japan
September 12, 9:30 pm ET | September 13, 9:30 am CST/HKT/SGT • 10:30 am JST
Join us as we cover country specific trends and updates relating to Japan.
MODERATOR
Alice Huang, Partner, Hong Kong
panelists
Carol Tsuchida
Partner, Tokyo
Tomoko Fuminaga
Partner, Tokyo
Tadao Horibe
Partner, Tokyo

Session 6
Regional Update: Middle East
September 13, 10:00 am GST | September 13, 2:00 pm CST/HKT/SGT • 3:00 pm JST
Join Morgan Lewis Middle East private funds authorities to hear regional trends and developments in the Middle East, including fundraising rules and regulatory updates. We will also discuss how to create a presence in the region, marketing to Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, and how to set up Shariah-compliant vehicles.
MODERATOR
Divya Thakur, Partner, Singapore
panelists
Carolyn J.D. Abram
Partner, Dubai
Amanjit K. Fagura
Partner, Dubai
Todd Smith
Partner, London

Session 7
US-China Competition and Its Impact
on Private Funds
September 13, 9:30 pm ET | September 14, 9:30 am CST/HKT/SGT • 10:30 am JST
Join our panel of award-winning Morgan Lewis national security and international trade authorities to discuss US-China competition and related key issues impacting the private fund industry.
MODERATOR
Ethan W. Johnson, Partner, Miami/New York
panelists
Todd Liao
Partner, Shanghai
Kenneth J. Nunnenkamp
Partner, Washington, DC
David Plotinsky
Partner, Washington, DC

Session 8
Launching and Operating a Successful Private Credit Fund in Asia
September 14, 9:30 pm ET | September 15, 9:30 am CST/HKT/SGT • 10:30 am JST
Join us for a panel discussion covering key trends and market dynamics in Asia and notable terms and considerations when raising a credit fund. In this session, we will be joined by two guest panel speakers, Rick Jain from Pantheon and Supriya Kumar from Investec.
MODERATOR
Gerald J. Kehoe, Partner, Boston
panelists
Divya Thakur
Partner, Singapore
Rakesh (Rick) Jain
Global Head of Private Credit Pantheon
Supriya Kumar
Structuring, Risk Analysis & Execution, Investec
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