Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 5
About
Provided by Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
From our three offices in Beijing, Hong Kong and Tokyo, we act for some of the most well-known companies across industries, including technology, media, entertainment, telecommunications, banking, insurance and asset management industries. We also advise many of our clients in Asia on sensitive U.S. regulatory and litigation matters, drawing seamlessly on the expertise of our world-renowned Litigation Department.
China Practice: Paul, Weiss has one of the most dynamic China practices among international law firms, consistently earning us top-tier recognition in publications including Chambers & Partners. We first established our presence in Beijing in 1981 and thus have the longest continuous presence of any foreign law firm in mainland China. In 1983, we opened an office in Hong Kong and established a Hong Kong limited liability partnership.
Japan Practice: With more than 30 years of experience on the ground in Tokyo, we are a leader among U.S. law firms representing Japanese corporations and other Japanese institutions in cross-border transactions and representing U.S. and other non-Japanese clients in connection with their activities in Japan. Our bilingual, bicultural Tokyo-based team is widely recognized for the excellence of its cross-border M&A practice in Japan and its work advising Japanese companies issuing securities in the U.S. and other global markets. We also have deep expertise in investment fund formations and cross-border restructurings.
Chambers Review
Paul, Weiss has a high-profile private equity practice with an enviable portfolio of work and clients, featuring mandates from major US investment houses, as well as banking and financial services clients and sovereign wealth funds. It is well known for its significant track record of advising on foreign direct investment and also offers broad public M&A expertise, centred on high-profile TMT-related investment, with notable experience advising on matters related to Taiwan, Singapore and Korea. The firm also offers a growing corporate practice in Japan, with capability on both inbound and outbound private equity investments, as well as M&A related to the life sciences sector.
Judie Ng Shortell and Greg Liu are key contacts for the firm's Greater China region corporate/M&A and private equity practices. Tong Yu and Kaye Yoshino are key contacts for Japan.
Work Highlights
- Paul, Weiss advised Apollo Global on the formation of a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings and its consolidated subsidiary Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.
- Paul, Weiss advised General Atlantic on its Series C investment in Shanghai LePure Biotech.
- Paul, Weiss advised Baring Private Equity Asia on the sale of the investment firm to EQT.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"What impresses us the most is that not just the junior partners but also the senior partners are very hands-on and responsive. They're very much dedicated, and we are guaranteed a short turnaround time."
"They handle complex issues very efficiently and in a sophisticated manner."
"Paul, Weiss's team have very strong commercial awareness."
"What impresses us the most is that not just the junior partners but also the senior partners are very hands-on and responsive. They're very much dedicated, and we are guaranteed a short turnaround time."
"They handle complex issues very efficiently and in a sophisticated manner."
"Paul, Weiss's team have very strong commercial awareness."
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