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Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Welkin China Private Equity Limited (WCPE) on its US$315 million IPO. This is the first ever London Stock Exchange listed investment company providing direct, focused access to private equity in China and the first listed fund IPO of 2022. WCPE is managed by Welkin Capital Management (Welkin), a highly regarded, locally-based private equity firm. The Herbert Smith Freehills team was led by Corporate partner Tim West and senior associate Ben Tooms, supported by associates James Rae and Warwick Carless and paralegal Emily Travers from the funds and asset management team. Tim...
