Corporate/M&A (PRC Firms) - China
What the team is known for
Global Law Offices has a well-established practice with expertise across a wide range of big-ticket M&A. It advises both multinational and domestic clients, including Xiaomi, Blackstone and Warburg Pincus, on onshore and cross-border deals. The team demonstrates notable activity in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, mining and logistics sectors. It is active on outbound cross-border transactions in various Eurasian jurisdictions.
Strengths
"The team's hard work, quick turnaround time and pragmatic suggestions have been highly recognised by our internal project team across all functions."
"They are good at dealing with complex issues involving the financing and M&A process. They provide good service quality, fast feedback speed and a strong business sense."
Work highlights
Global Law Offices was mandated to represent Shenzhen SF Taisen Holdings on the acquisition of Kerry Logistics for HKD18 billion.
Notable practitioners
Liu Jinrong is a managing partner of the firm and considered to be a venerable lawyer in the market. He is especially renowned for his transactional law practice, including mergers and acquisitions. He is also well regarded for his expertise in capital markets and banking transactions. "He has extensive experience in dealing with complex issues and has proposed a variety of constructive legal solutions to complex commercial issues."
Guo Shifang co-leads Global Law Office's mergers and acquisitions practice, and handles M&A and private equity investment mandates. She is also well known in the market for the strength of her investment funds practice. "Guo Shifang's strength lies in overseas mergers and investment matters, she has given us lots of valuable advice in this respect." "She demonstrates solid and professional capabilities."