Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
Contact number
+86 21 3896 5000Chambers Review
A&O Shearman has a robust corporate practice which serves leading multinationals and PRC corporates, including Maersk, BMW and Wagas. The team often acts for clients within the retail, chemicals and finance spheres and is active in the energy sector. It is sought after for its expertise in cross-border matters, frequently assisting on cross-border joint ventures as well as investments and disposals. Clients benefit from the firm's extensive global network, including an impressive regional footprint in South-East Asia as well as a market-leading offering in Europe. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The team represented Uni-President in its acquisition of a 60% majority stake in Carrefour Taiwan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"With their global offices, the firm can provide legal services for a wide range and high depth of issues."
"The work product is of excellent quality, and the team are very commercial and creative."
"With their global offices, the firm can provide legal services for a wide range and high depth of issues."
"The work product is of excellent quality, and the team are very commercial and creative."
Notable Practitioners
Jack Wang leverages over 20 years of transactional experience to assist clients with cross-border disposals, M&A and joint ventures. His fluency in Mandarin and English equips him well to handle mandates on behalf of an international and China-based clientele.
Victor Ho is a partner in A&O Shearman's corporate group in China and speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese. He focuses his practice on assisting Chinese and multinational clients with their outbound and inbound investments and acquisitions.
"Victor is very, very responsive. He is our APAC partner."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
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