Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
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Chambers Review
The impressive team of White & Case based in Hong Kong advises on complex cross-border private equity deals involving Greater China-based investors and assets. The team has a strong focus on advising financial sponsors on M&A, buyouts, joint ventures and capital market transactions, handling matters relating to the TMT, life sciences and manufacturing sectors. Its key clients include Brookfield Asset Management, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Macquarie Capital.
Work Highlights
- White & Case acted for DigitalBridge on its acquisition of a majority ownership stake in AIMS Group from TIME dotCom and Symphony Communication Public Company.
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."
"They're very creative in structuring transactions and finding ways to bridge the gap between buyer and seller."
"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."
"They're very creative in structuring transactions and finding ways to bridge the gap between buyer and seller."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Yeh heads White & Case's Asia private equity practice and co-heads the global private equity group. He maintains an impressive client portfolio of global and Chinese investors focused on target acquisitions, buyouts and growth investments.
Christopher Kelly enjoys a healthy reputation in the market. He continues to receive instructions from key international private equity funds seeking to acquire and dispose of assets, with particular experience in the energy space.
"He has the confidence and aura of someone who has seen all the intractable issues before and, as a result, consistently delivers the most effective commercial outcomes for his clients."
Steven Sha effectively acts for Chinese and international investors as well as companies in the cross-border acquisitions, sales and financings. He has notable knowledge of the life sciences, technology and e-commerce sectors.
William Fong advises domestic and international private equity firms and corporates on cross-border investments and divestments across varied industries.