Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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Reed Smith LLP houses a prominent practice with a seasoned bench of corporate lawyers in its Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai offices. It is capable of advising on the full spectrum of corporate matters, including acquisitions and capital markets deals as well as regulatory compliance issues. The team acts for an impressive roster of Hong Kong-listed companies, advising on both domestic and cross-border transactions, and additionally acts on domestic matters for private and state-owned enterprises. Reed Smith is frequently active for clients in the banking, manufacturing and healthcare sectors. China Resources Enterprise, Luxshare Precision and Dalian Wanda are three of the firm's key clients.
Work Highlights
- Reed Smith LLP advised China Resources Gas, as the offeror, on its proposed take-private of Suchuang Gas.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Reed Smith's team are very responsive and can deliver an excellent job under tight timelines."
"The firm can provide sound professional advice with commercial considerations."
"Reed Smith's lawyers are highly professional and can respond to and provide solutions from a legal perspective to the complexities of a project."
"Reed Smith's team are very responsive and can deliver an excellent job under tight timelines."
"The firm can provide sound professional advice with commercial considerations."
"Reed Smith's lawyers are highly professional and can respond to and provide solutions from a legal perspective to the complexities of a project."
Notable Practitioners
Denise Jong is a popular choice among PRC, Hong Kong and US-based corporates for her two decades of experience handling all manner of public and private M&A and private equity transactions. She also offers additional advice on restructuring, insolvency, capital markets and regulatory compliance.
"Denise Jong is my go-to lawyer – I don't usually go to another. You can read all the documents and later you can't remember the details. I can go back to Denise and she can actually remember the details more closely than me."
Anthony Woo routinely handles corporate mandates in relation to cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures and investments. He is a popular choice among Mainland China-based corporate clients from the shipping, transportation and education sectors.
"Anthony has provided quality work thanks to his professional knowledge and industry experience. He is responsive to our every query and can always help in providing solutions or directions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Reed Smith LLP
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