Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 5
Contact number
+852 2526 6895Chambers Review
Jones Day has a strong regional bench and is well placed to advise leading corporates on US-Asia M&A. It has an extensive regional presence with offices in China, Singapore, Japan, Australia and Taiwan. It also offers capability in India and Indonesia, and is well known for its work acting for clients in the oil and gas, TMT and mining industries.
Mark Crean is a key contact for the firm's Australia corporate/M&A practice. Dennis Barsky and Ben Witherall lead the Singapore M&A team, while Chris Ahern is a key contact in Japan. Shanghai-based Angel Huang, Beijing-based Jessie Tang and Charles Chau in Hong Kong are key contacts for the firm's Greater China practice. Tommy Chen and John Lin lead the Taiwan M&A practice. Sushma Jobanputra in Singapore is a key contact for the India practice.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day advised Cardinal Health on the acquisition of smart prescription platform ScalaMed.
- Jones Day represented UPL in its sale of a 13.33% interest in Advanta Enterprises to an affiliate of KKR for USD300 million.
- Jones Day advised Marubeni Corporation on its sale of the global grain business of Gavilon Agriculture Investment to Viterra following a reorganisation of Gavilon's structure.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are exceptional at handling the complex issues that inevitably arise. They are proactive and commercially focused and always find a way to solve the problem while often under extremely difficult deadlines."
"They were able to lead from the front in navigating a complex shareholder environment. They were able to advise us on all aspects including cross-border complexities."
"Their work products are sophisticated, their responses are swift, and their advice is practicable."
"They are exceptional at handling the complex issues that inevitably arise. They are proactive and commercially focused and always find a way to solve the problem while often under extremely difficult deadlines."
"They were able to lead from the front in navigating a complex shareholder environment. They were able to advise us on all aspects including cross-border complexities."
"Their work products are sophisticated, their responses are swift, and their advice is practicable."