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Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms) - China

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What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster's corporate department boasts a significant M&A clientele, including corporate heavyweights such as Alibaba Group and Amperex Technology. Key areas of focus include cross-border private equity investments in retail and energy, de-SPAC transactions as well as setting up joint ventures. The team is active across the region in jurisdictions such as Singapore and Japan. It is also active in the technology and life sciences sectors. SoftBank, Silver Crest Acquisition and Amperex Technology are all clients of the team.

Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster assisted Alibaba with the acquisition of a 33% interest in Ant.

Strengths

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"They advised us as comprehensively and thoroughly as humanly possible, always with the right team members covering us day and night."

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"They went above and beyond. They were legal and financial counsellor and therapist. There was nothing they would turn down. They were extremely solution-oriented and supportive."

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Notable Practitioners

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Marcia Ellis
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Marcia Ellis
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Marcia Ellis is a skilled corporate lawyer handling a range of transactional mandates, including disposals, private equity deals and restructurings. She routinely serves clients from the TMT, fintech and environmental protection sectors.

"Marcia is excellent – very decisive and proactive. The area she is advising on is complicated, it requires boldness and confidence, and she has that."

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Thomas T H Chou
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Thomas T H Chou
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Thomas Chou co-heads Morrison Foerster's Asia private equity practice. He continues to win mandates from TMT and life sciences companies as well as private equity investors looking to carry out international investments.

"He's able to lead tough negotiations with the counterparty and successfully push for the client's positions."

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Marcia Ellis
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Marcia Ellis
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Thomas T H Chou
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Thomas T H Chou
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