Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 3
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Provided by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
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Chambers Review
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.
Miranda So is a key contact in Hong Kong. Ken Lebrun heads the corporate team in Tokyo.
Work Highlights
- 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
Provided by Chambers
"Their hallmarks include superb client service and high responsiveness. They can be commercial or streetfighters, depending on the situation."
"Not only from a legal perspective but also from a business view, they provide various advice and insights for better decision-making."
"Their hallmarks include superb client service and high responsiveness. They can be commercial or streetfighters, depending on the situation."
"Not only from a legal perspective but also from a business view, they provide various advice and insights for better decision-making."