Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
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Chambers Review
White & Case has a highly successful M&A group with a particularly firm foothold in Greater China, India, Japan and Singapore, as well as further afield in Kazakhstan. Its impressive list of clients features key regional and global names from the financial services and life sciences sectors, among others. The firm advises clients on significant investments throughout the region and around the world and is well suited to acting for US and European clients on inbound investments into Asia, particularly on deals involving South-East Asia.
Hong Kong-based Christopher Kelly and Daniel Yeh are respective heads of the firm's Asia-Pacific corporate/M&A and private equity practices, while Alex Zhang is head of corporate/M&A in China. Jun Usami and Brian Strawn are key contacts in Japan, while Singapore-based Jonathan Olier is head of the firm's corporate/M&A and private equity practice in South-East Asia.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised Cathay Industries on the USD140 million carve-out acquisition of Venator’s iron oxide business.
- White & Case represented the RATCH Group in its USD605 million acquisition of the Nexif Energy Group.
- White & Case acted for DigitalBridge on its acquisition of a majority ownership stake in AIMS Group from TIME dotCom and Symphony Communication Public Company.
- White & Case advised Lotte Corporation on the USD160 million acquisition of biologics assets in Syracuse, New York from Bristol Myers Squibb.
- White & Case represented Mitsubishi in its 100% acquisition of Scibreak, a Swedish-based company that develops direct current circuit breakers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team focused on the outcome rather than economics and went beyond the call of duty to deliver a cost-effective outcome for the client."
"The firm has rich experience in handling complex legal matters, and its internal teamwork mechanism is very mature. They can quickly choose the right people to cooperate with when facing complex matters to achieve the effect of client satisfaction."
"Their quick responses enabled us to process the transaction in a timely manner."
"They are always able to provide thorough and straight-to-the-point analysis with in-depth knowledge in various legal matters, especially concerning inbound and outbound transactions to and from Korea."
"White & Case have always provided excellent legal support to our M&A projects and corporate matters. They provide down-to-earth and practical advice."
"The team focused on the outcome rather than economics and went beyond the call of duty to deliver a cost-effective outcome for the client."
"The firm has rich experience in handling complex legal matters, and its internal teamwork mechanism is very mature. They can quickly choose the right people to cooperate with when facing complex matters to achieve the effect of client satisfaction."
"Their quick responses enabled us to process the transaction in a timely manner."
"They are always able to provide thorough and straight-to-the-point analysis with in-depth knowledge in various legal matters, especially concerning inbound and outbound transactions to and from Korea."
"White & Case have always provided excellent legal support to our M&A projects and corporate matters. They provide down-to-earth and practical advice."