Global law firm Freshfields has advised the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (“ADIA”) on its investment in a multi-asset continuation vehicle (“the CV”) that will acquire multi portfolio companies from CDH Fund V. A wholly owned subsidiary of the ADIA has acted as lead investor. The CV was formed to acquire a scaled and diversified portfolio from CDH Fund V, with a value of US$770 million as of 31 December 2024, each a leading player in its respective industry. The Freshfields team advising on the transaction was led by partners Philip Li and Tom Lawless, with support from counsels Ya Ma and James Visick, and associate Yichen Xing. Tax aspects of the transaction were advised by partners Peter Clements and Jill Gatehouse, counsel Chris Gotch, and Brandon Spears. Antitrust and FDI matters were advised by partners Hazel Yin (Freshfields RuiMin) and Rafique Bachour, counsel Tuna Tanik, and associates Dina Madadi and Siying Ruan (Freshfields RuiMin).