Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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Chambers Review
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP's dynamic corporate team maintains a stellar record of handling major M&A transactions and is experienced in representing heavyweight corporates. The team also boasts a significant private equity and venture capital practice. It often works in conjunction with its US offices to handle large cross-border mandates. The firm's client roster is composed of multinational organisations, Chinese private-owned enterprises and Hong Kong-listed companies. The team is well suited to handle transactions relating to the life sciences and TMT sectors. The firm counts China Resources Beer, Tencent and Esco Lifesciences among its major clients.
Work Highlights
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advised Sirio Pharma on its acquisition of a majority stake in Best Formulations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Davis Polk & Wardwell have layers of strong professionals who are very capable when it comes to picking out major and minor points and addressing complex matters."
"Their hallmarks include superb client service and high responsiveness. They can be commercial or streetfighters, depending on the situation."
"Davis Polk & Wardwell have layers of strong professionals who are very capable when it comes to picking out major and minor points and addressing complex matters."
"Their hallmarks include superb client service and high responsiveness. They can be commercial or streetfighters, depending on the situation."
Notable Practitioners
Miranda So's wide-ranging expertise spans M&A transactions, joint ventures and investments, with additional experience in private equity matters. She is regularly mandated by clients from the financial services, technology and healthcare industries.
"Miranda has superb commercial sense and can handle multinational corporations and Chinese clients very well."