Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 5
Contact number
+852 2521 4122Chambers Review
Cleary Gottlieb has a streamlined team handling high-level private equity and public M&A around the region. An impressive workload includes representing leading Chinese corporates in a range of outbound acquisitions and advising major private equity houses on significant cross-border investments and fund formations. The firm is especially renowned in North Asia, and noted for its India-related work and for strength in Malaysia. It is further recommended for US-Asia deals, handling work involving clients in the TMT and life sciences sectors.
Sang Jin Han is a key contact for the South Korea practice. Denise Shiu is a key contact in the Beijing office, while Freeman Chan is a key contact in the Hong Kong office.
Work Highlights
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton represented Palantir Technologies in connection with the establishment of a joint venture with HD Hyundai for commercialising Palantir's proprietary software platforms in Korea.
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advised DCP Capital on a minority and PIPE investment into the Chinese operations of Jamieson Wellness.
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advised Sequoia Capital China on its acquisition of a 62.5% equity interest in Rare, a Korean fashion concept store.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their wealth of experience and expertise in handling complex and sophisticated corporate matters was truly impressive. They certainly stood out for their exemplary engagement throughout the negotiation process."
"Cleary demonstrated they are very strong when it comes to handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"Their wealth of experience and expertise in handling complex and sophisticated corporate matters was truly impressive. They certainly stood out for their exemplary engagement throughout the negotiation process."
"Cleary demonstrated they are very strong when it comes to handling complex and sophisticated matters."