He has over two decades of experience in the asset management and investment funds sector
International law firm Simmons & Simmons has announced a strategic expansion of its Hong Kong Funds team with the appointment of Jeffrey Friedenberg as the new head of Private Funds, effective February 2024.
Jeffrey Friedenberg, joining from Angelo Gordon, where he served as partner and managing director and head of Legal & Compliance for Europe and Asia, brings over two decades of experience in the asset management and investment funds sector. His expertise includes advising international and regional asset managers, financial institutions, and various investors on matters of fund formation, capital raising, regulatory and compliance, and operational issues of private funds.
Friedenberg will be stationed at the firm’s Hong Kong office in his new role, collaborating closely with partners Eva Chan and Ivy Yam of the Asset Management and Investment Funds practice. His appointment is poised to enhance the firm's service offerings and client engagements in the region, particularly in private fund management.
Eva Chan, head of the Hong Kong office, expressed enthusiasm about adding Friedenberg to the team, highlighting his extensive experience and deep understanding of the sector. "Jeffrey's appointment reflects our commitment to attracting top talent and enhancing our capabilities in private funds," Chan stated, emphasizing the value Friedenberg will add in supporting the firm's expansion in the Asia Pacific and Greater China.
Commenting on his new position, Friedenberg shared his anticipation for contributing to the firm's growth and development in the region. "Simmons & Simmons is ideally positioned to advance its leading private funds practice in Asia. I am excited to explore strategic opportunities for our clients and support the firm’s expansion in the Greater China region," he said.
Friedenberg will be joining Simmons & Simmons at a time of continued expansion, as it currently advises international clients, including over 85 percent of the largest 50 global asset managers, including many major hedge funds in Europe and the US, several private fund managers, and large institutional investors.
