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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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Paul, Weiss has one of the most dynamic China practices among international law firms, consistently earning us top-tier recognition in publications including Chambers & Partners. We first established our presence in Beijing in 1981 and thus have the longest continuous presence of any foreign law firm in mainland China. In 1983, we opened an office in Hong Kong and established a Hong Kong limited liability partnership. 

Our multinational team of Western-trained, Chinese-speaking lawyers has a deep understanding of the Chinese legal system and international business transactions. Known as practical and creative problem solvers, we handle matters involving mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, outbound investments, foreign direct investments, capital markets, corporate and project finance, joint ventures, restructuring and internal investigations, including investigations under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). We have played a role in a number of precedent-setting transactions in mainland China, including one of the largest-ever buyouts in China; one of the largest-ever private financings of a Chinese company; and several ground-breaking media, theme parks, gaming and other joint ventures with iconic U.S. entertainment, gaming and media companies.

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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) - China

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP's corporate team has an outstanding private equity offering and an impressive following among clients in the TMT, pharmaceutical and financial services sectors. It has a widely recognised bench with experience assisting global brands with significant investments in automotive and insurance. Joint ventures and cross-border M&A work are other key areas of focus. The team also advises on investments across the globe, including China, South Korea and Chile-related matters, from the firm's Hong Kong office.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul, Weiss advised SSW Partners, the co-leader of a consortium alongside Starwood Capital Group and Sixth Street, on the consortium’s approximately USD7.1 billion privatisation of ESR Group.

Strengths

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  • The firm has in-depth knowledge and experience in complicated M&A transactions. They have a great balance between being legally tight and commercially intelligent.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • They were very user-friendly, available and technically sound. We could rely on them.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Judie Ng Shortell
    Band 3Judie Ng Shortell

    Judie Ng Shortell

    Judie Ng Shortell's M&A practice involves advising on acquisitions, spin-offs and fund-raisings. She regularly advises multinational corporates and private equity firms.

    • She is helpful, responsive and very commercial and constructive in complicated deals.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • Judy is very professional, reliable and knowledgeable. She also possesses good commercial sense and can provide us with valuable advice on deals.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

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    Judie Ng Shortell

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