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A&O Shearman

Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms)

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A&O Shearman

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms) - China

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has a robust corporate practice which serves leading multinationals and PRC corporates. The team often acts for clients within the retail, chemicals and finance spheres and is active in the energy sector. It is sought after for its expertise in cross-border matters, frequently assisting on cross-border joint ventures as well as investments and disposals. Clients benefit from the firm's extensive global network, including an impressive regional footprint in South-East Asia as well as a market-leading offering in Europe.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised NXP Semiconductors on its joint venture, Vision Power Semiconductor Manufacturing, with Vanguard International Semiconductor.

Strengths

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  • A&O Shearman orchestrates seamless delivery of services, ensuring that every matter is executed with precision and efficiency.

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  • Its team is very experienced and is exposed to a wide number and variety of deals in the region. They have strong technical expertise, negotiation and drafting skills.

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  • The team is extremely helpful when making strategic decisions. The lawyers are highly responsive at all times.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Li Chen
    Li Chen

    Li Chen

    Chen Li has a wide-ranging transactional practice. Her practice spans advising global and Chinese clients on their acquisitions, take-privates, joint ventures and foreign investments.

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  • Ling Li
    Ling Li

    Ling Li

    Li Ling is based in A&O Shearman's Beijing office and is noted for handling corporate transactions in the energy, natural resources and industrial sectors.

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  • Victor Ho
    Victor Ho

    Victor Ho

    Victor Ho is a partner in A&O Shearman's corporate group who splits his time between offices in Hong Kong and mainland China. He focuses his practice on assisting Chinese and multinational clients with their outbound and inbound investments and acquisitions.

    • Victor has a high level of professionalism and is a good communicator.

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  • David Norman
    David Norman

    David Norman

    David Norman has extensive experience advising on a variety of private M&A transactions, including auction processes, investments and joint ventures.

    • David is a highly experienced lawyer with a commercial approach to negotiations. He is also just a very nice guy and a pleasure to work with.

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    • David is very personable, responsive and he gets the commercial rationale behind the transaction.

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Ranked Individuals at A&O Shearman (4)

China

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    Li Chen

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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    Victor Ho

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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    David Norman

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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    Ling Li

    Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)

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