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Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms) - China

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP's corporate practice is recognised for its work on high-profile transactions and regularly assists major Chinese clients with regional and global investments. The team has the ability to marshal teams across the globe to provide a well-rounded offering. It is well equipped to handle cross-border M&A, both inbound and outbound, including matters relating to Asia-Pacific jurisdictions such as South Korea, Japan, Singapore and Thailand as well as the USA. The team increasingly handles deals involving clients from the private equity and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised Tencent affiliate Image Frame Investment on the USD350 million sale of a stake in NIO to an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Simon Cooke
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Simon Cooke
3
Band 3

Simon Cooke retains his position in the corporate market as a transactional lawyer with additional regulatory expertise. He demonstrates proficiency handling cross-border acquisitions, equity investments and privatisations.

Frank Sun
4
Frank Sun
4
Band 4

Frank Sun acts on cross-border mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures for Chinese corporates and private equity firms. He frequently serves clients from the fintech, technology and manufacturing sectors.

Frank is extremely experienced and business-minded.

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Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

Simon Cooke
3
Simon Cooke
3
Band 3
Frank Sun
4
Frank Sun
4
Band 4