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It’s been over seven months since the Morrison & Foerster Singapore office started working from home due to the pandemic. Here is a selection of stories from our team about overcoming personal challenges, continuing to deliver exemplary service and supporting our local community during COVID-19. We hope these stories will resonate with many and maybe bring a smile to your face.<iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/vJZ-iJh-Idw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="1" title="MoFo Singapore Stories during COVID-19" title="iframe"></iframe>

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Shirin Tang has over 21 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions across Asia and the U.S. She handles complex and innovative transactions, including capital raising platforms, joint ventures and club deals, portfolio restructuring, and exits. Her practice spans the institutional real estate (including data centers), technology/e-commerce, life sciences, and consumer sectors. Over the past several years, Shirin has led multiple US$1 billion+ private equity real estate transactions worth over US$25 billion in aggregate.  Shirin is highly praised by clients as “a stand out attorney”, ”a highly skilled and accomplished M&A specialist” and “our go-to lawyer for high value, high impact transactions.” She is described as “proactive, experienced and efficient”, “very connected to the market”, and someone who “is able to balance legal analysis against the commercial realities of our transactions and shows incredible judgment in determining the appropriate balance.” Clients have commented that she “has a well-deserved reputation for her deft handling of complex and innovative transactions.”Shirin is ranked as “The Elite” for Corporate/M&A by Chambers Asia–Pacific, a Leading Individual for Corporate/M&A in Singapore by Chambers Global, The Legal 500 and Best Lawyers, a Notable Practitioner for Private Equity/M&A by the IFLR 1000 and a Global Leader and a National Leader (Southeast Asia) in M&A by Who’s Who Legal. Asian Legal Business named her one of Asia’s Top 15 Female Lawyers in 2022, Woman Lawyer of the Year for Southeast Asia in 2018 and one of the “Top 40 under 40” outstanding private practice lawyers and in-house counsel in Asia in 2017. In addition, she has been included in the Asia Business Law Journal’s “A-List” of Singapore’s Top 100 Lawyers since 2018. Best Lawyers named Shirin their 2024 Lawyer of the Year (Singapore) for Mergers & Acquisitions.In addition to her practice, Shirin is the Managing Partner of Morrison Foerster’s Singapore office. She also sits on the firm’s Executive Committee, Women’s Strategy Committee, and Mental Health Steering Committee, through which she makes a significant contribution to developing the firm’s overall business and strategy, as well as its market-leading diversity and well-being initiatives.<h4>Representative Experience</h4><ul><li>IndoSpace on the formation of IndoSpace Logistics Parks IV, a US$600 million India-focused logistics club deal.</li><li>GLP China Logistics Fund I and its affiliates in the US$5 billion recapitalization and exit of the portfolio developed within the fund, which was GLP’s flagship USD-denominated develop-to-core fund formed in 2013 to invest in prime, institutional-grade modern logistics assets in China.</li><li>GLP Pte. Ltd. in the establishment of GLP Japan Development Partners IV (JDP IV), which will have US$9.1 billion in assets under management when fully deployed, one of the largest-ever Japan-focused private real estate funds. </li><li>GLP Pte. Ltd., acting as lead counsel in the formation of its BRL5.2 billion (US$1 billion) GLP Brazil Development Partners II, a logistics-focused fund that will develop nine Class-A logistics parks in prime São Paulo submarkets.</li><li>A leading Asian institutional investor in its ongoing investments in Grab Inc., a popular ride-hailing “Super App” in Southeast Asia valued at over US$14 billion, and Grab’s US$39.6 billion SPAC merger with Altimeter Growth Corp.</li><li>Everstone Group, one of Asia’s premier investment firms, on its US$1 billion strategic partnership with the Yondr Group to develop and operate data centers in India.</li><li>A leading global real estate business on the formation of a China-focused data center fund.</li><li>A leading global real estate business on the formation of a fund to develop logistics facilities in Brazil.</li><li>A global strategic investor in its significant Series F investment in Gojek, a major Southeast Asia ride-hailing player valued in excess of US$10 billion.</li><li>GLP Pte. Ltd. in its US$11.64 billion privatization, then the largest-ever private equity buyout of an Asian company by enterprise value. The transaction won multiple awards, including Asian Legal Business’s SE Asia Law Awards 2018: M&A Deal of the Year (Premium); The Asian Lawyer’s Asia Legal Awards 2018: M&A Deal of the Year: Southeast Asia; 2017 Global PERE Awards: Deal of the Year, Asia; and FinanceAsia’s 2017 Deal of the Year and Best Leveraged Finance Deal.</li><li>Japan Tobacco International on its acquisition of the assets related to the tobacco business of Mighty Corporation for a total of US$936 million. This was one of the largest M&A deals by value in the Philippines in 2017.</li><li>IndoSpace on the formation of IndoSpace Core, its US$1.2 billion joint venture with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, which will focus on acquiring and developing modern logistics facilities in India.</li></ul>

Shirin Tang

Managing Partner, Singapore

Jason R. Nelms is a corporate partner based in Morrison Foerster’s Singapore office. He focuses on advising Asia-based and U.S. sponsors and investors in the structuring, formation, and offering of private investment funds, including private equity funds, real estate funds, hedge funds, co-investment vehicles, and other alternative investment products.Mr. Nelms also advises fund sponsors regarding management company structuring, carried interest plans, shareholders’ agreements, and related internal governance matters, and has counseled investment firms and their principals in the purchase and sale of significant minority interests in asset management businesses.Mr. Nelms has more than 18 years of experience in both Asia and the U.S. Prior to joining Morrison Foerster, he worked in the Hong Kong and New York offices of other leading U.S. law firms.<h4>Representative Transactions</h4><ul><li>GLP China Logistics Fund I and its affiliates in the $5 billion recapitalization and exit of the portfolio development within the fund, which was GLP’s flagship USD-denominated develop-to-core fund formed in 2013 to invest in prime, institutional-grade modern logistics assets in China.</li><li>GLP Pte. Ltd. on the establishment of GLP Japan Development Partners IV (JDP IV), which will have US$9.1 billion in assets under management when fully deployed, one of the largest-ever Japan-focused private real estate funds. </li><li>Intudo Ventures, a venture capital firm in Indonesia, on the closing of its third fund, Intudo Ventures III, LP, valued at US$115 million, targeted to invest in early-stage start-ups in Indonesia.</li><li>GLP Pte. Ltd., the leading global provider of modern logistics facilities and technology-led solutions, on the establishment of a US$5.6 billion Japan-focused logistics private real estate fund.</li><li>IndoSpace in the formation of IndoSpace Logistics Parks III, its US$580 million India-focused industrial real estate fund.</li><li>A leading American multinational technology company in connection with the formation of a US$300 million fund focused on renewable energy projects in China.</li><li>EverStream, a global renewable energy investment firm, in connection with multiple funds established to make renewable energy investments in Japan.</li><li>A leading Japanese multinational holding conglomerate in connection with its investments in various venture capital funds.</li><li>IndoSpace on the formation of IndoSpace Core, its US$1.2 billion joint venture with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board which will focus on acquiring and developing modern logistics facilities in India. </li><li>A Japan-based sponsor in the establishment of a US$475 million renewable energy fund.</li><li>A leading UK-based real estate fund manager in the establishment of a US$160 million Japan-focused residential real estate fund focused on residential properties. </li><li>Rocana in the formation of a Cayman-domiciled venture capital fund and a Delaware-domiciled parallel fund with a targeted fund size of US$25 million in order to invest in consumer-focused brands. </li><li>Intudo Ventures, an Indonesia-only venture capital fund manager, in connection with the formation of US$20 million Intudo Ventures I, LP.</li><li>Intudo Ventures, an Indonesia-only venture capital fund manager, in connection with the formation of US$50 million Intudo Ventures II, LP.</li><li>A Singapore-based sponsor in the establishment of a US$500 million Japan-focused real estate fund focused on office properties. </li><li>GLP Pte. Ltd. in the establishment of GLP Japan Development Venture II, a 50:50 joint venture with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board which is expected to reach US$2 billion over three years. </li><li>GREE, Inc. in the formation of a venture capital fund focused on virtual reality-related technologies. </li><li>Formation and offering of a US$1 billion China‐focused private equity fund sponsored by a newly‐formed Hong Kong‐based manager.</li><li>An Asian sovereign wealth fund in connection with anchor investment in a US$1 billion (target size) private equity fund sponsored by a leading Chinese investment bank. </li><li>Formation and offering of a US$500 million China‐focused private equity fund sponsored by a leading Chinese investment bank.</li><li>Multiple investment advisers in connection with new investment adviser registrations and relevant exemptions to registration under the U.S. Investment Advisers Act.</li><li>Formation and offering of two US$500 million (target fund size) private equity funds (a Pan‐Asia fund and a Japan‐focused fund) sponsored by a leading Hong Kong‐based manager.</li><li>Formation and offering of a US$440 million Pan‐Asia real estate fund sponsored by a leading Singapore‑based manager.</li><li>Formation and offering of a US$500 million real estate‐focused managed account vehicle sponsored by a leading Singapore‐based manager for investment by a U.S. state pension investor.</li><li>A Singapore‐based sponsor and an anchor investor in connection with formation of a US$2 billion hedge fund.</li><li>An Asian sovereign wealth fund in connection with investment in a US$6 billion (target size) Asia‐focused private equity fund sponsored by a leading U.S.‐based manager.</li><li>An Asian sovereign wealth fund in connection with investment in a US$8 billion (target size) North America‐focused private equity fund sponsored by a leading U.S.‐based manager.</li><li>An Asian sovereign wealth fund in connection with investment in a US$6.25 billion private equity fund sponsored by a U.S.‐based manager.</li><li>Represented An Asian sovereign wealth fund in connection with investment in a US$200 million private equity fund sponsored by a Japan‐based manager.</li><li>An Asian sovereign wealth fund in connection with investment in a US$1.5 billion (target size) private equity fund sponsored by a U.S.‐based manager.</li><li>Formation and offering of a US$1.6 billion healthcare‐focused mezzanine fund sponsored by a leading U.S. private fund manager.</li><li>Formation and offering of a US$250 million real estate private equity fund sponsored by a leading U.S. private fund manager.</li><li>Formation and offering of a US$200 million biotech‐focused venture capital fund sponsored by a leading U.S.‑based, biotech‐focused private fund manager.</li><li>LP representation of an anchor investor in connection with the formation of a US$1 billion life insurance company‑focused investment fund.</li><li>A purchaser in connection with multiple LP secondary transactions.</li><li>Formation and offering of four venture capital funds managed by a leading venture capital fund‐of‐funds manager.</li><li>LP representation of European sovereign wealth fund in connection with a US$1.5 billion investment in fund of-one private equity fund-of-funds.</li><li>Formation and offering of a US$150 million direct loan fund and related managed account vehicles sponsored by newly established U.S.‐based private fund manager.</li><li>Formation and ongoing maintenance of a Latin America‐focused hedge fund sponsored by an emerging leading markets‐focused hedge fund manager.</li><li>LP representation of a large ERISA investor in connection with several fund‐of‐one, managed account, and pooled investment vehicle investments.</li><li>Ongoing maintenance of a US$1.1 billion hedge fund sponsored by a leading biotech‐focused private fund manager.</li><li>Formation and offering of seven venture capital funds managed by a leading U.S.‐based venture capital fund manager.</li><li>LP representation of a U.S. state pension investor in connection with a US$180 million anchor investment in liquid debt fund.</li><li>Formation and offering of a US$60 million early‐stage venture capital fund sponsored by a leading early‐stage venture capital manager.</li><li>Formation and offering of a US$20 billion flagship private equity fund sponsored by a leading U.S.-based investment bank.</li><li>Formation and offering of a US$1.8 billion private equity fund focused on minority investments in third-party hedge fund management companies, sponsored by leading U.S.-based investment bank, and marketed primarily to sovereign investors.</li><li>Ongoing maintenance of flagship hedge fund with AUM of US$12 billion and sponsored by a leading U.S.‑based investment bank.</li><li>Formation, offering, and ongoing maintenance of a US$5 billion hybrid global real estate fund sponsored by a leading U.S.-based investment bank.</li><li>Formation and offering of investment vehicles in connection with management by a leading U.S.-based investment bank of equity portfolios for U.S. state and municipal pension funds.</li><li>Negotiation of exclusive placement agreements and related formation and offering of private equity “access funds,” sponsored and/or managed by a leading U.S.-based investment bank to facilitate indirect investments in third-party private equity funds.</li><li>Formation, offering, ongoing maintenance, restructuring, and/or winding-up of numerous funds managed by a leading U.S.-based fund-of-funds manager with AUM of US$17 billion.</li><li>Formation, offering, and ongoing maintenance of private equity and hedge funds sponsored by a Brazil-based investment manager focused on real estate, agricultural, and debt opportunities with AUM of US$1.8 billion.</li><li>Sale of minority stake in Brazil-based hedge fund manager.</li><li>Sale of minority stake in U.S.-based private equity fund manager.</li><li>US$35 billion sale of client Burlington Resources to ConocoPhillips.</li><li>US$86 billion merger of client BellSouth Corporation with AT&T Inc.</li></ul>

Jason R. Nelms

Partner

Sheryl focuses her practice on internal and government-facing investigations, white-collar defense matters, regulatory and global compliance, including compliance due diligence for corporate transactions, as well as complex commercial disputes. Sheryl has particular experience in matters involving Asia.Prior to joining Morrison & Foerster, Sheryl was a Deputy Public Prosecutor/ State Counsel in the Criminal Justice Division, Financial and Technology Crime Division, and the Advocacy Group of the Singapore Attorney-General’s Chambers, where she served as the lead prosecutor and state counsel on a wide variety of financial crime and regulatory matters, and successfully argued a number of cases before the High Court of the Republic of Singapore.Leveraging her former government experience, Sheryl advises clients in investigations and white-collar defense matters alleging fraud, corruption (including violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)), money laundering, sanctions violations, intellectual property theft and regulatory non-compliance, among other areas. She has particular expertise in multijurisdictional matters, often involving both U.S. and non-U.S. regulators, and has experience in almost every major jurisdiction in Asia including Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.Clients highlight that Sheryl “is our go-to person for compliance and investigative work across our platforms in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Highly committed and energetic, with an in-depth understanding of how compliance and integrity issues may affect our investment fund or alternative asset management business. With insightful and original analysis, her team stands out to us due to their experience, knowledge, and empathy with their clients’ needs. We value their broad-mindedness when it comes to delivering solutions to their clients.”Sheryl received her Bachelor of Laws from University College London (UCL), and her Master of Laws in International Legal Studies from New York University School of Law (NYU). She participated in the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition teams at both UCL and NYU. Sheryl is admitted to the bar in New York and Singapore. She is fluent in English and Bahasa Melayu, and conversant in Malayalam.<h4>Select Experience</h4><h5>White Collar and Government Enforcement Defense</h5><ul><li>Representation of a global professional services firm in an investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption in connection with government procurement in India, which involves investigations by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).</li><li>Representation of a multinational consulting firm in a cross-border investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption in South Africa, which involves investigations in multiple jurisdictions by DOJ and the National Prosecuting Authority in South Africa, parliamentary inquiries, and a Judicial Commission of Inquiry in South Africa.</li><li>Representation of an international consulting firm in connection with its work for opioid manufacturers, which involves complex, multi-dimensional work involving state attorneys general, DOJ, and congressional investigations.</li><li>Representation of a global technology company in an investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption in connection with government procurement in Southeast Asia, which involves investigations by DOJ and SEC.</li><li>Representation of an online sales company related to the detection and prevention of the sale of tobacco and tobacco related items under state law, and in a related state Attorney General’s office inquiry.</li><li>Representation of a former executive of an asset management company in an SEC investigation related to the company’s anti-money laundering program.</li></ul><h5>Global Anti-Corruption and Bribery Investigations</h5><ul><li>Representation of a global company with operations in Southeast Asia in conducting a sensitive internal investigation into allegations of corruption related to potentially improper payments made by third-party business partners, and in providing recommendations for remedial compliance efforts.</li><li>Representation of a global company in conducting an internal investigation into alleged anti-corruption issues related to hiring practices.</li><li>Representation of a private equity firm in conducting an internal investigation into alleged corruption and procurement issues related to the government contracts of one of its portfolio companies.</li><li>Representation of a multinational company in conducting an internal investigation into potential FCPA violations arising from expense reimbursements made to an employee who provided payments to foreign government officials, and in providing remedial recommendations on internal controls.</li></ul><h5>Select Other Investigations</h5><ul><li>Representation of the Asia-based operations of a global technology company in conducting over two-dozen investigations related to alleged employee misconduct and in providing compliance advice to remediate.</li><li>Representation of a global technology company in conducting an internal investigation and coordinating related regulatory and litigation responses in the wake of an internal fraud scheme and data breach.</li><li>Representation of a professional services company in conducting internal investigation and potential litigation related to the alleged mishandling of competitor confidential information and breaches of employment-related restrictive covenants by the client’s employees.</li><li>Representation of a global technology company in conducting an internal investigation into allegations of procurement fraud in a South Asian jurisdiction.</li><li>Representation of an Asia-based corporation in conducting an internal investigation and advising on contractual issues relating to the client’s relationship with a joint venture partner in Southeast Asia.</li><li>Representation of a life sciences company in conducting multiple internal investigations into allegations that included bribery, fraud, anti-trust violations, counterfeiting and off-label promotion, among others.</li></ul><h5>Compliance Due Diligence and Counseling</h5><ul><li>Representation of a private equity firm in conducting pre-acquisition compliance due diligence related to anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and sanctions and export controls.</li><li>Representation of a multinational consulting firm in reviewing and enhancing compliance policies and procedures related to anti-corruption and bribery.</li><li>Counseled a multinational technology company in relation to cross-border regulatory and litigation risks associated with online content moderation issues.</li></ul>

Sheryl George

Associate

Southeast Asia