Goodwin has appointed Youjung Byon as partner in the Private Investment Funds practice in Hong Kong. Byon, who has more than 15 years’ experience, predominantly advises Asia-based private fund sponsors on the formation of private investment funds, including buyout, growth capital, debt, venture capital, and real estate funds. She provides legal advice to founders on governance and economics matters as well as co-investment transactions, regulatory and operational considerations. Byon holds a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and engineering degrees from Yale University. Admitted to practice in both New York and Hong Kong, her expertise spans China, Japan and Southeast Asia; she is also fluent in Korean. “Youjung is a highly respected practitioner with proven ability to lead complex fund formations, fundraisings and mandates,” Michael Halford, a partner in Goodwin’s Private Equity group and co-chair of the firm’s global Private Investment Funds practice, said. Read the Wealth Briefing Asia article for more.