Professional Team Global Network
Our Exosystem of Expertise
Our collaborative network spans over 15 key international cities.
We present the associate firms and partners who form the foundation of our core competitiveness, ensuring you receive expert local execution wherever you need it.
Selected Associate Partners
Shanghai,
China
Ir. Paul van Brenkelen
CESGA®, ISB® Specialist, MABR, MSc BASE, Certified Chair™, QRD®, GCB.D, PgDIP, DipCD, FHKIoD, M.BDI, MSID
Core Areas:
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ESG Strategy,
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Sustainability,
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Operational Efficiency Enhancement
Bio:
Ir. Paul van Brenkelen is an experienced professional in sustainability, quality management, and strategic operations with over fifteen years of leadership experience. He currently serves as China General Manager for Clean Energy Associates LLC (an Intertek Group company). He holds several advisory and board positions, including Non-Executive Director at EQOLOGIC and Advisory Board Member for IASE Hong Kong/Asia.
· Asia ·
Shanghai, China
Ir. Paul van Brenkelen
CESGA®, ISB® Specialist, MABR, MSc BASE, Certified Chair™, QRD®, GCB.D, PgDIP, DipCD, FHKIoD, M.BDI, MSID
Core Areas:
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ESG Strategy,
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Sustainability,
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Operational Efficiency Enhancement
Bio:
Ir. Paul van Brenkelen is an experienced professional in sustainability, quality management, and strategic operations with over fifteen years of leadership experience. He currently serves as China General Manager for Clean Energy Associates LLC (an Intertek Group company). He holds several advisory and board positions, including Non-Executive Director at EQOLOGIC and Advisory Board Member for IASE Hong Kong/Asia.
Shanghai, China
Mr. Lei Chen
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Core Areas:
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Financial Strategy,
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Private Equity,
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Cross-Border Investment
Bio:
Mr. Lei Chen is a seasoned finance and investment professional with over twenty years of management experience. He most recently served at China UnionPay Co., Ltd. as Group Executive Vice President and Chairman of Lianyin Venture Investment. His career began in investment banking at Morgan Stanley Asia Limited and Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited. He holds an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and is a New York State Certified Public Accountant.
Singapore / Hong Kong
Kevin E. Pereira
Associate Partner
Core Areas:
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Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Development,
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Venture Capital & Fundraising,
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Corporate Innovation & Digital Transformation,
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Cross-Border Investment & Family Office Advisory
Bio:
Mr. Kevin E. Pereira is an Associate Partner at FirstCapital Advisers, bringing over thirty years of leadership experience across venture capital, investment banking, and wealth management in Asia. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and executive education from MIT. Most recently, as Managing Partner at Renoir Investment Partners, he launched a Hybrid Corporate Venture Capital-as-a-Service platform for family offices and corporates across Asia. A Singapore citizen and Hong Kong permanent resident, he specializes in bridging capital, innovation, and long-term partnerships.
Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi, Vietnam
Apolat Legal Law Firm
Core Areas:
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Full-service legal support for FDI,
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Enterprise, Investment and Immigration in Vietnam
Bio:
Apolat Legal is a licensed law firm established in 2014, providing a broad range of legal services to domestic and international clients across multiple practice areas. The firm specializes in Enterprise and Investment, Labor and Employment, Intellectual Property, Real Estate and Construction, and Immigration. Apolat Legal provides legal support for clients seeking offshore investment opportunities or FDI opportunities in Vietnam.
Bangkok, Thailand
​Blumenthal Richter Sumet & Schuler Ltd. (BRS&S)
Core Areas:
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Full-service law firm specializing in M&A, Real Estate and Tax
Bio:
BRS&S is a premier independent full-service law firm based in Bangkok, founded over 40 years ago. The firm's core strength lies in its team of licensed Thai, European, and U.S. attorneys who combine international legal standards with profound local market knowledge. BRS&S is consistently ranked as "Leading" by authoritative directories such as Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500.
· North America ·
Toronto,Canada
Steven Chong
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Core Areas:
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Cross-Border Taxation,
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Owner-Managed Business Advisory,
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Canadian Real Estate Investment for Non-Residents
Bio:
Steven Chong is a seasoned accountant and business advisor with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and is a qualified CPA, CA licensed to practice in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Since establishing his practice in 1995, he has built a reputation for delivering tailored financial solutions to owner-managed businesses and professionals across various sectors. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.
Vancouver, Canada
Larry D. Avant
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Core Areas:
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Institutional Investment Strategy,
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Energy & Mining Sector Specialization,
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Portfolio Management
Bio:
Mr. Larry D. Avant is a Non-Executive Director at FirstCapital Advisers, bringing over four decades of institutional investment management experience with a specialized focus on the energy and mining sectors. During his tenure at AMI Partners Inc., he served as Partner, Director, and President of its Vancouver subsidiary Vanbrit Investment Management. He also mentored future investment professionals in the UBC Portfolio Management Program for 20 years. He holds a BSc from McGill University, an MBA from Ivey Business School, and is a CFA charterholder.
Vancouver, Canada
Prof. Wai-Ching Lam
Core Areas:
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Health Sciences Strategy,
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Med-Tech Advisory,
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Vitreo-Retinal Surgery,
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Ophthalmology Leadership
Bio:
Prof. Wai-Ching Lam is the newly appointed Director of Health Sciences for FirstCapital Advisers. Concurrently, he serves as Head and Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Department at Vancouver General Hospital and University British Columbia Hospital, Canada. He has published over 110 peer-reviewed articles and co-edited the textbook "A Quick Guide to Pediatric Retina" (Springer Nature, 2021).
· Australia ·
Sydney, Australia
Nigel Hobber
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Core Areas:
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Fund Structuring
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M&A Tax,
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Debt Restructuring
Bio:
Nigel Hobber is a distinguished leader in private equity and credit fund management with over 25 years of experience. Most recently, he served as a Partner at KPMG Hong Kong, where he led the Tax Asset Management Division. Prior to KPMG, Nigel was a Partner at PwC Hong Kong, where he spearheaded major restructuring initiatives. He holds a Master of Commerce and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney.
Melbourne, Australia
PKF Melbourne
Core Areas:
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Full-service accounting and financial advice for private businesses and individuals