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Morrison Foerster

Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China

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Morrison Foerster

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Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) - China

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster is noted for its deft handling of venture capital and private equity mandates for key Chinese and international investors, with a strong focus on regional funds. It assists clients with a range of work, including buyouts, corporate restructurings and late-stage venture capital investments. The team is especially noted for its deep experience in outbound investment into US targets and increasingly active on investments into Greater China. The firm is active in sectors such as technology, healthcare, real estate and pharmaceuticals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster advised Celadon Partners on its launch of GeneFab and represented GeneFab on its acquisition of Senti Biosciences’ chemistry, manufacturing and controls capabilities.

Strengths

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  • The team is knowledgeable, commercial and able to find solutions to difficult problems.

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

  • The partners have accumulated substantive experience in handling complex matters.

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  • Their strengths include their exceptionally pragmatic and commercial approach and direct, personal involvement from the partners.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Marcia Ellis
    Marcia Ellis

    Marcia Ellis

    Marcia Ellis maintains her position at the forefront of the private equity market, handling high-profile transactions on behalf of investors and corporates.

    • She is the ultimate legal adviser.

      Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • Marica is an incredible lawyer with a really good commercial sense on what is important. She knows what is risky but not a big issue.

      Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • She can see things through the client’s eyes very well, which is something that deserves a mention because it’s not that common. She really advocates for the client like it were her own business.

      Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
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  • Xiaoxi Lin
    Xiaoxi Lin

    Xiaoxi Lin

    Lin Xiaoxi advises both international and Chinese funds on structuring their investments in the region. He also has experience handling transactions in the public M&A space, including de-SPACs.

    • He is very responsive and we always feel like we are prioritised. He understands what we need and provides it.

      Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • He operates with a fantastic blend of diligence and efficiency, anticipating issues before they arise and driving the process forward to meet tight deadlines.

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Ranked Individuals at Morrison Foerster (2)

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    Marcia Ellis

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)

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    Xiaoxi Lin

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)

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