Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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Provided by Kirkland & Ellis
We are one of the most active and highly regarded private equity practices globally, with private equity lawyers working out of all Firm offices. The Hong Kong office is integral of Kirkland’s premier private equity practice.
We have one of the largest private equity partner teams in Asia that is dedicated to complex private equity transactions - including LBOs and other M&A, PIPEs and joint ventures - and one that is paired with the largest PE funds practice in the world and the leading practice in Asia.
Chambers Review
The standout private equity team of Kirkland & Ellis has offices in Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai and advises on the full range of private equity deals, from fund formation to exits. It is particularly active in LBOs and going-private transactions. The firm remains a trusted adviser to leading US private equity houses, with a growing base of Asian clients, including regional funds. The practice is notably experienced in Hong Kong public takeover deals. The firm has a notably strong client list including Carlyle, Bain Capital and Baring Private Equity Asia.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis advised L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp, a SPAC formed by affiliates of L Catterton, on its business combination with Lotus Technology.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I had a wonderful experience. They have great technical skills and amazing work ethic. They're always available with invaluable advice."
"The market knows that they have spent a lot of effort building their business around the needs of PE firms, and it distinguishes them from other international firms."
"I had a wonderful experience. They have great technical skills and amazing work ethic. They're always available with invaluable advice."
"The market knows that they have spent a lot of effort building their business around the needs of PE firms, and it distinguishes them from other international firms."
Notable Practitioners
Gary Li is well regarded for his depth of experience. He offers expert advice to high-profile international private equity firms and investment managers on take-privates, acquisitions and investments.
"Gary is tenacious in protecting client interests. He's bilingual, bi-cultural and highly intelligent."
Yu Peng maintains an active practice assisting international investors with their inbound and outbound exits and investments in primarily Asia-based target companies and assets.
"He has the expertise and is knowledgeable about us. He knows how we do things and has the patience to unpack complicated issues for the team."
Ranked Lawyers at
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