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10/28/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2025 21:03
Baker McKenzie’s Shusmita Chowdhury Recognized in The Hedge Fund Journal’s Private Markets: 50 Women Leaders List
Baker McKenzie Partner Shusmita Chowdhury has been selected by The Hedge Fund Journal for its second annual edition of "Private Markets: 50 Woman Leaders," which honors inspiring women working for asset managers, allocators and service providers.
Shusmita, a member of the Firm's Global Funds Steering Committee, regularly advises sponsors on all matters related to the formation and ongoing operations of a range of fund products and also regularly advises sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other institutional investors on all matters related to their investments in private funds and customized investment vehicles.
In her profile, The Hedge Fund Journal highlighted her work on a few major transactions including advising the Hassana Investment Company on its USD 1.5 billion strategic climate partnership with TPG. The profile also recognized Shusmita's contributions outside of her legal practice, including her service on the Board of Directors of USYD USA Foundation and her involvement with the Jacaranda Group, an initiative that she co-founded as part of the USYD USA Foundation, which focuses on the interests of women alumni.
Baker McKenzie's Funds & Investment Management group counsels a broad spectrum of clients, including sponsors and investors, including pension funds, family offices and sovereign wealth funds. The team advises clients on a full range of matters, including fund formation, portfolio optimization, M&A, corporate reorganization and strategic tax advice, as well as large-scale litigation and regulatory enforcement matters. Additionally, the team has a wealth of experience in secondary transactions, joint ventures, structured hybrid funds and GP-led liquidity solutions.
Read more about Shusmita in her profile in The Hedge Fund Journal Private Markets: 50 Women Leaders 2025 Report.
Shusmita, a member of the Firm's Global Funds Steering Committee, regularly advises sponsors on all matters related to the formation and ongoing operations of a range of fund products and also regularly advises sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other institutional investors on all matters related to their investments in private funds and customized investment vehicles.
In her profile, The Hedge Fund Journal highlighted her work on a few major transactions including advising the Hassana Investment Company on its USD 1.5 billion strategic climate partnership with TPG. The profile also recognized Shusmita's contributions outside of her legal practice, including her service on the Board of Directors of USYD USA Foundation and her involvement with the Jacaranda Group, an initiative that she co-founded as part of the USYD USA Foundation, which focuses on the interests of women alumni.
Baker McKenzie's Funds & Investment Management group counsels a broad spectrum of clients, including sponsors and investors, including pension funds, family offices and sovereign wealth funds. The team advises clients on a full range of matters, including fund formation, portfolio optimization, M&A, corporate reorganization and strategic tax advice, as well as large-scale litigation and regulatory enforcement matters. Additionally, the team has a wealth of experience in secondary transactions, joint ventures, structured hybrid funds and GP-led liquidity solutions.
Read more about Shusmita in her profile in The Hedge Fund Journal Private Markets: 50 Women Leaders 2025 Report.
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