Harneys bolsters Luxembourg Investment Funds and Regulatory practices with new partner hire in Hong Kong

Stéphane has extensive experience advising clients across the APAC on a wide range of investment fund legal and regulatory matters. His expertise spans the structuring, registration, marketing, offering, and listing of investment funds, including private equity, real estate, private debt and credit, hedge funds, and alternative Luxembourg and foreign investment funds. Stéphane has also been instrumental in facilitating Luxembourg investment vehicles' access to PRC capital markets through channels such as QFII, R-QFII, Stock Connect, CIBM Direct, and Bond Connect.

With APAC-based asset managers increasingly seeking to access a broader pool of EU and global investors, and appetite of the latter for a variety of asset classes in the region, Stéphane’s appointment will further enhance their growth prospects and investment opportunities.

Before joining Harneys, Stéphane was a partner at a leading Luxembourg law firm, where he established and led its Hong Kong office and APAC strategy for over 14 years.

Maggie Kwok, head of the firm’s Funds and Regulatory practice in APAC, stated: “Stéphane’s extensive expertise in Luxembourg fund structures and cross-border fund distribution greatly benefits our clients in APAC. Luxembourg serves as a vital global hub for investment funds, providing unique access to European and international investors, as well as robust regulatory advantages. Stéphane’s presence in Hong Kong enhances our capacity to link APAC investment strategies with European capital, and we are delighted to welcome him to our team."

Harneys advises on all aspects of the life of a Cayman Islands, Luxembourg, or BVI fund, including formation, restructuring, and closure, across the range of asset classes, both in planned and distressed scenarios. The firm has also established a dedicated regulatory and tax practice providing regulated clients with essential legal support.