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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) - China

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What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland's corporate practice advises a wide clientele, from Chinese corporates and SOEs to US investment firms, on joint ventures, acquisitions and sales. The energy, media and technology industries are important areas of focus for the team, which often advises on cross-border investments in these sectors. It also handles a number of acquisitions and investments in Brazil's energy and infrastructure sectors. The team is also active in the logistics and automotive sectors. It maintains a strong roster of international private equity houses, advising on their investments across Asia.

Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland advised SSW Partners on China and Korea aspects of the global transaction under which it sold Veoneer’s global active safety business to Magna International for USD1.525 billion in cash.

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Notable Practitioners

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Charles Butcher
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Band 4
Charles Butcher typically handles transactions involving several jurisdictions and has been active on investments, acquisitions and joint ventures. He is a popular choice among clients from the TMT, life sciences and energy industries.

Charles is a class act.

Charles is just a very clever guy; commercially savvy, pragmatic, client-friendly and very experienced, as well as very easy and very calm under pressure.

Hui Zhao
Expertise Based Abroad
Zhao Hui is based in Frankfurt and maintains a strong focus on handling transactional mandates between China and Germany, operating across a range of sectors. He is instructed by both German and Chinese clients, including state-owned and private companies.

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Hui Zhao
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Charles Butcher
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