Sidley partner Effie Vasilopoulos, a member of Sidley’s Executive Committee and a co-leader of the APAC Investment Funds group, has been awarded the “Gold Individual Award” for the fourth consecutive year by The Law Society of Hong Kong, as part of its 2022 Pro Bono and Community Work Recognition Programme. The annual awards recognize legal practitioners in Hong Kong who have made exceptional contributions to the community.
Sidley’s Investment Funds practice in Hong Kong devotes significant hours to pro bono projects. Sidley has been the Hong Kong Government’s sole legal adviser in relation to a landmark new legislative development which has transformed the domestic private fund market. Additionally, Sidley established and continues to advise Hong Kong-registered charity Help for Children (Asia) Limited on all aspects of its operations, focusing on the prevention and treatment of child abuse. The Charity has become one of the largest and most well-known industry-supported charities in Asia.
Sidley’s Investment Funds practice in Hong Kong devotes significant hours to pro bono projects. Sidley has been the Hong Kong Government’s sole legal adviser in relation to a landmark new legislative development which has transformed the domestic private fund market. Additionally, Sidley established and continues to advise Hong Kong-registered charity Help for Children (Asia) Limited on all aspects of its operations, focusing on the prevention and treatment of child abuse. The Charity has become one of the largest and most well-known industry-supported charities in Asia.