Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) - China
What the team is known for
The robust corporate team at King & Wood Mallesons is widely acknowledged for its skills in advising on PRC law issues from its Mainland China and Hong Kong offices, and is a counsel of choice for transactions that involve a substantial Mainland or Australian component. The team is particularly adept at advising on outbound investments, assisting a range of major China corporates and SOEs with transactions in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as Europe and North America. It is active across a wide range of sectors, including significant experience working on transactions in the mining and real estate sectors, as well as financial services. The firm counts Jiangxi State-owned Capital Operation, Xiamen C&D and Chemchina Petrochemical among its major clients.
Strengths
"They work with their clients and are problem solvers."
"KWM's team are highly responsible, attentive to details and professional. They are very familiar with the market practice and are able to give commercially sensible and legally robust solutions."
"The firm provides a good level of service and speed of feedback."
Work highlights
King & Wood Mallesons advised China Petroleum & Chemical on its acquisition of a 50% equity interest in INEOS Styrolution Advanced Materials.
Notable practitioners
Gilles Cardonnel operates from the firm's Sydney office and regularly advises on corporate transactions. He is particularly active as a legal adviser for PPP projects in the Asia-Pacific region. "Gilles is an outstanding performer on PPP structuring and tender transaction advisory work."
