Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 4
Contact number
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DLA Piper's robust private equity team, whose offices are in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai, is bolstered by the firm's strong regional and global presence. The firm regularly acts for both private equity funds and corporate investors on cross-border pre-IPO investments, acquisitions and exits, as well as state-owned entities. The team's deal list includes mandates relating to the TMT, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors. Its clientele includes Arlington Capital Partners, CPE Fund and Blue Ocean Structure Investment.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper represented Arlington Capital Partners and Everest Clinical Research on their acquisition of Brightech International.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They're highly responsive, very thorough and have a high attention to detail. They're good at discussing things and coming up with solutions that work for both sides."
"They're an experienced team with international and local Chinese experience."
"They're highly responsive, very thorough and have a high attention to detail. They're good at discussing things and coming up with solutions that work for both sides."
"They're an experienced team with international and local Chinese experience."
Notable Practitioners
James Chang operates out of the firm's base in Beijing. He regularly assists Chinese investors and international private equity funds with cross-border acquisitions and investments, including early-stage and growth capital investments.
"I was impressed with Mr Chang's ability to deliver quality work and sophisticated analysis, all in a timely manner."
Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP
China