Partner & Head of ESG (Legal), Ogier
Kate Hodson is a partner in Ogier’s investment funds practice in Hong Kong and Head of ESG (Legal) for the firm. Kate advises GPs and fund managers on the establishment and structuring of private equity funds and hedge funds as well as advising LPs on their fund investments. As a seasoned funds lawyer, Kate has developed her ESG expertise in the asset management sector as well as supporting Ogier in developing its own sustainability strategy. She has a Masters in Energy and Environmental Law from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, has founded Ogier's Sustainable Investing and Impact Funds practice and sits of Ogier's environmental committee. She was also instrumental in the launch of Ogier Global's Sustainable Investment Consulting business. Outside of the office Kate is committed to conservation efforts and volunteers with the World Wide Fund for Nature, Hong Kong, sitting on its executive committee and finance committee.