Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 4
About
Provided by Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
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.
Our multinational team of Western-trained, Chinese-speaking lawyers has a deep understanding of the Chinese legal system and international business transactions. Known as practical and creative problem solvers, we handle matters involving mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, outbound investments, foreign direct investments, capital markets, corporate and project finance, joint ventures, restructuring and internal investigations, including investigations under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). We have played a role in a number of precedent-setting transactions in mainland China, including one of the largest-ever buyouts in China; one of the largest-ever private financings of a Chinese company; and several ground-breaking media, theme parks, gaming and other joint ventures with iconic U.S. entertainment, gaming and media companies.
Chambers Review
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP's corporate team has an outstanding private equity offering and an impressive following among clients in the TMT, pharmaceutical and financial services sectors. It has a widely recognised bench with experience assisting global brands with significant investments in automotive and insurance. Joint ventures and cross-border M&A work are other key areas of focus. The team also advises on investments across the globe, including China, South Korea and Chile-related matters, from the firm's China offices. The firm includes DCP Capital and The Carlyle Group among its key clients.
Work Highlights
- Paul, Weiss advised Baring Private Equity Asia on the sale of the investment firm to EQT.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul, Weiss's team have very strong commercial awareness."
"Paul, Weiss's team have very strong commercial awareness."
Notable Practitioners
Judie Ng Shortell's M&A practice involves advising on acquisitions, spin-offs and fund-raisings. Her recent work includes handling transactions in connection with the energy and TMT sectors.
"Judie is very measured. She's seen it all, so she is not fazed. If there is a bit of a judgement call on what's really important, she's good at helping us navigate that."
Greg Liu splits his time between the firm's Beijing and Hong Kong offices and frequently handles transactions for large corporates and investors. He has wide expertise in handling privatisations, disposals, acquisitions and private equity investments.
"Greg has been around a long time and is a good M&A partner."
Ranked Lawyers at
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