Corporate/M&A (PRC Firms)

DeHeng Law Offices is recognised for its expertise in M&A, privatisation and restructuring matters, with a distinguished track record in outbound transactions. Its financing and acquisition team is frequently mandated by domestic clients in the TMT, mining and natural resources sectors, as well as receiving regular instructions from large SOEs. Its industry expertise also extends to the real estate and construction sectors. DeHeng is increasingly active acting for SOEs on strategically important outbound investments. Its key clients include China Huarong Asset Management, China Orient Asset Management and Yunnan Coal & Energy.

"They have strong negotiation skills, are able to consider problems from the client's point of view and demonstrate strong professionalism."

"The DeHeng team were excellent in managing a major multi-jurisdictional M&A project."

DeHeng Law Offices acted for Sinopec on an internal restructuring of its portfolio of subsidiary businesses in a project valued at CNY7 billion.

David Chen is an accomplished M&A lawyer with extensive experience handling overseas acquisitions by Chinese corporate clients. He is especially active on behalf of state-owned enterprises investing in South-East Asia, Latin America and Africa. "He demonstrates strong client service awareness, high professionalism and strong abilities." "David is a very experienced operator on Chinese outbound matters."