Herbert Smith Freehills Appoints Benjamin Lohr to Boost Asia Private Funds Practice in Hong Kong

Herbert Smith Freehills Appoints Benjamin Lohr to Boost Asia Private Funds Practice in Hong Kong

Herbert Smith Freehills, a prominent international law firm, has appointed Benjamin Lohr as a funds and asset management partner in Hong Kong. This move reflects the firm's continuous expansion of its Asia private capital expertise.

A former member of the firm, Benjamin focuses on funds and asset management, with extensive expertise in representing both Limited Partners (LP) and General Partners (GP), handling secondary transactions, and managing various aspects of asset management.

Benjamin guides both international and regional sponsors on fund structuring, fundraising, and secondary transactions. His substantial experience extends to advising sovereign wealth funds and other institutional investors throughout the region on their investments in private funds.

“A true funds expert, Benjamin is a great addition to our team, extending the range of skills to help our clients raise and deploy capital in Asia,” said Asia Head of Corporate Andrew Blacoe. "From fund formation and fund investment, to bespoke M&A deals with fund elements, Benjamin's hire complements the skills of our leading team in private capital transactions and disputes."

Blacoe added: “He is also sought out by asset managers on regulatory planning and issues, given his deep working knowledge of the Hong Kong and Asia regulatory landscape.”

Benjamin will collaborate with the firm's global funds and asset management practice, in addition to working closely with the corporate and financial services regulatory teams. This collaboration aims to facilitate expertise in fund-structured deals and provide regulatory advisory services in the Asian market.

“Benjamin’s profile and skills are highly prized in the Asia market,” said Asia managing partner Graeme Preston. “His experience and skills are precisely what we need to further extend our offering to the private capital industry in Asia.”

The recruitment of Benjamin marks the most recent strategic investment in talent by the firm, underscoring its commitment to private capital as a key global priority.

Before joining Herbert Smith Freehills, Benjamin served as a counsel in the private funds group at Clifford Chance in Hong Kong. His earlier experience includes working with Herbert Smith Freehills' funds and asset management practice in London.

Benjamin is a qualified solicitor, licensed to practice in both England & Wales and Hong Kong.