Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) - China
What the team is known for
The well-reputed private equity team of O'Melveny & Myers is mandated by corporates on venture capital, buyouts and other private equity deals, including secondary market transactions. It is equally skilled in representing Chinese and international private equity houses, as well as sovereign wealth funds, leveraging significant US-based expertise. The firm boasts impressive real estate deal expertise and is active on deals in the e-commerce sector as well as those in the areas of healthcare and technology. Its key clients include Alibaba, China Vast and Acotec Scientific.
Strengths
"They're responsive, which is fantastic. One of the things that is important is bench strength, and we never had any issues. You know you will be serviced by someone good."
Work highlights
O'Melveny & Myers advised Lazada and Alibaba on their equity investment into PT Elang Andalan Nusantara.
Notable practitioners
Nima Amini is managing partner of O'Melveny's Hong Kong office, and is recognised for his work for corporate clients and sovereign wealth funds on investment, financing and acquisition deals. He handles transactions for clients in a wide range of sectors including technology and e-commerce industries. "He's very smart, commercial and incredibly responsive." "Nima is highly responsive and knowledgeable."
