Spencer Privett
Expertise
Spencer's practice covers a wide range of investment funds business, including formation of both open and closed ended funds and hedge and private equity funds and advice to fund service providers. He is also experienced in regulatory, finance and general corporate matters. Spencer is head of the Hong Kong investment funds and trusts teams. He also serves as a Director of MaplesFS.
Professional Background
Spencer joined Maples and Calder in 2001 and was made partner in 2003. He previously worked for Simmons & Simmons in London, Linklaters in London and Hong Kong as well as for Credit Suisse in Hong Kong and Tokyo.
Education
Spencer is a graduate of the University of Birmingham, UK.
Professional / Civic Activities
Spencer acts as an international legal adviser to the Rice fund, a charitable organisation which provides financial support to children's and educational projects throughout Asia.
Awards
Spencer was named as one of AsiaLaw's leading lawyers and was selected to appear in 'Expert Guides', 'Guide to the World's Leading Investment Funds Lawyers. In addition, he is recommended in the recent editions of PLC Which Lawyer and the International Who's Who of Private Fund Lawyers.