David Hong

Partner, Private Equity Funds at Wilkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Speaker

David S. Hong is a partner in the Asset Management Department, where he focuses on the formation and ongoing operation of private funds across the spectrum of asset classes, including private equity, credit, real estate, venture capital, growth equity, hedge and hybrid funds, as well as advising private fund sponsors.

Mr. Hong regularly represents emerging and institutional private fund sponsors in connection with a broad range of matters, including fund formations, fund investment matters, seed capital arrangements, complex restructurings, the structure of their investment management businesses, and regulatory, compliance and operational issues. Mr. Hong provides clients with comprehensive representation covering entity formations, the fundraising process and ongoing operational advice.

In addition, Mr. Hong also represents institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, public and private pension plans, family offices and endowments, in connection with their investments in, and co-investments alongside, various private funds.