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Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Asia-Pacific Region

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk & Wardwell fields a respected transactional team with considerable M&A expertise. Admired for its representation of high-profile Chinese clients on take-privates, acquisitions and disposals, the firm also handles significant private equity mandates from its Hong Kong and Beijing offices and often acts for private equity funds and VC investors. Its key industry sectors include e-commerce, media and telecommunications. It is additionally able to advise on mandates involving India, Taiwan, Thailand and Japan.

Notable practitioners

Miranda So is a key contact in Hong Kong. Ken Lebrun heads the corporate team in Tokyo.

Work Highlights

Provided by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

  • Davis Polk & Wardwell advised KOITO Manufacturing in connection with its USD100 million strategic investment in Nasdaq-listed Cepton.

  • Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Sirio Pharma on its acquisition of a majority stake in Best Formulations.

  • Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Tencent on its investment into Ubisoft Entertainment.

Strengths

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"Their hallmarks include superb client service and high responsiveness. They can be commercial or streetfighters, depending on the situation."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

"Not only from a legal perspective but also from a business view, they provide various advice and insights for better decision-making."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global