Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) - China
What the team is known for
O’Melveny & Myers LLP's highly regarded corporate practice advises on a range of work, including high-value acquisitions, privatisations and investments. Domestic and international clients benefit from the team's smooth coordination and close working relationship with counterparts in California. The team is particularly adept at assisting clients from the TMT, automotive and life sciences sectors. It is active on deals involving private equity and capital markets components. The firm counts China Vast, Go 1 and Fang among its major clients.
Strengths
"O’Melveny & Myers' team are sophisticated in the M&A area and can provide insightful advice to clients. They are very responsive and easy to work with."
"The firm is highly experienced in handling complex legal matters, and the firm's partners are knowledgeable enough to help clients identify legal risks and provide effective advice in the first instance."
"O'Melveny & Myers gave us very timely and professional advice throughout the transaction process to ensure the smooth completion of the transaction."
Work highlights
O’Melveny & Myers assisted Lazada and Alibaba with its equity investment in Elang Andalan Nusantara.
Notable practitioners
Walker Wallace's work spans a broad spectrum of mandates, covering M&A and private equity transactions, strategic partnerships and commercial agreements. He serves clients from the real estate, technology and financial services sectors. "Walker is great and highly recommended."
Nima Amini chairs the firm's Hong Kong office and maintains an active practice advising clients on M&A transactions, including take-privates and minority investments. He also has notable experience advising on asset management matters. "He understands the commercial reality – the trends and market practice. He's simply the most trusted lawyer we have."
