Law firm Morrison & Foerster (MoFo) boosts its Asian team with another hire within a week, welcoming a lawyer from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher's investment funds division.
Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, has announced the addition of Xuanyi Liu to its ranks as a partner in their Private Funds Group in Singapore. Liu joins the firm from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, bringing with her a wealth of experience in private funds law and related financial legal services.
Xuanyi Liu's arrival signifies Morrison Foerster's continued strategic expansion in the Asia region. As a private funds specialist, Liu's expertise lies in advising on private investment funds, including fund formation, regulatory compliance, and transactions related to private equity or venture capital funds.
Stephanie Thomas, chair of Morrison Foerster's global private funds group, welcomed Liu, expressing her excitement about the new addition. Tabitha Saw, co-managing partner of Morrison Foerster's Singapore office, also extended a warm welcome, emphasising the strategic importance of Liu's hire.
With Liu's appointment, Morrison Foerster now boasts nine partners in Singapore, further strengthening their presence and practice in Asia. The firm sees a major opportunity for Liu to collaborate with various departments, positioning itself as a full-cycle private capital solutions provider.
Morrison Foerster's strategic expansion in Asia is not a new development. With their latest hire, the firm is demonstrating its commitment to providing top-tier legal services in the region, bolstering its credentials as a go-to law firm for businesses operating in Asia.
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Xuanyi Liu's appointment significantly extends Morrison Foerster's capabilities in private funds, allowing the firm to offer expanded business and investing solutions. With her expertise in financial legal services, Liu will collaborate with various departments to provide full-cycle private capital solutions.