Piers Alexander
Partner, Global Head of Investment Funds
Piers Alexander is a Partner in the Hong Kong Corporate practice and Global Head of Investment Funds at Conyers. He joined Conyers in 2002, following his time Clifford Chance, where he worked in the investment funds practice in both London and Hong Kong.
Piers advises on all aspects of corporate law with particular expertise in investment funds, including private equity, venture capital, real estate and hedge funds.
He acts as offshore counsel to international and Asia-based fund managers, advising on the establishment of investment fund structures, through all aspects of the continuing operations and other long-term business requirements of investment funds.
Having been recognised in consecutive editions of Chambers Asia-Pacific, a client in the 2025 edition remarked that “Piers Alexander tailors his advice based on the client’s business needs, combined with solid technical knowledge of Cayman law.” He was also described in the 2023 edition as “my go-to guy for investment fund works.”
Jurisdictions
Qualifications
Professional Background
- Investment Funds, Financial Institutions Group, Clifford Chance, Hong Kong
- Investment Funds, Financial Institutions Group, Clifford Chance, London
- Trainee Solicitor, Articles, Clifford Chance, London
Education
- Law Society Finals Examination, 1992
- Common Professional Examination, 1991
- University of West of England, BA (Hons), 1989
Bar Admissions
- Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (British Virgin Islands), Solicitor, 2010
- Bermuda, Registered Associate, 2003
- England & Wales, Solicitor, 1995 (not currently practising)
Awards & Accolades
- Recognised as “The A-List Top 50 Offshore Lawyers 2024” by Asia Business Law Journal
- Recognised in the 2024 edition of Legal 500 Caribbean (foreign-based expertise)
- Recognised as a “Highly Regarded” lawyer in the 2013 to 2024 editions of IFLR1000 (Investment Funds: Offshore)
- Recognised in the 2022 and 2023 editions of Chambers Global (Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds)
- Recognised in the 2011 and 2022 to 2025 editions of Chambers Asia-Pacific (Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds)
- Recognised as “The A-List Top 50 Offshore Lawyers 2022” by Asia Business Law Journal
- Recognised as a “Highly Regarded” lawyer in the 2014 to 2019 editions of IFLR1000 (Financial & Corporate – Foreign)
- Recognised in the 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2019 editions of Legal 500 Asia-Pacific (Offshore Law)
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