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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison has a long-established presence on the Chinese private equity scene with an excellent reputation and strong relationships with key industry players, including private equity funds, financial services clients and sovereign wealth funds. The team assists with high-profile investments, joint venture formation and acquisitions in Mainland China, Hong Kong and the USA. It possesses notable experience in TMT as well as assisting with investments in the life sciences and insurance sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Paul, Weiss advised General Atlantic on Biotheus’ sale to BioNTech for USD950 million aggregate.

Strengths

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  • Paul Weiss has been a very reliable counsel. They not only possess strong and professional legal knowledge but also good commercial sense.

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

  • They are very experienced in different types of deals and can translate that into a benchmark and when negotiating deal terms. They know the market practice in China really well.

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

  • We highly recommend the team for their experience in Asia private equity transactions and their level of detail. They are really helpful in bespoke situations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John E (Jack) Lange
    John E (Jack) Lange

    John E (Jack) Lange

    John Lange maintains a strong focus on high-value cross-border transactions, advising on acquisitions, sales and investments.

    • He's the best counsel we have ever worked with.

      Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Judie Ng Shortell
    Judie Ng Shortell

    Judie Ng Shortell

    Judie Ng Shortell stands out for her wide-ranging corporate law practice, which covers spin-offs, take privates and equity investments. She is a popular choice among private equity funds and investment management firms.

    • Judie is a great counsel with sophistication in deal dynamics and goes beyond legal techniques.

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

    • Her work is always of the highest standards and the product is of top quality. She has a very good way of articulating and arguing for the client in various scenarios.

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    • We were impressed by Judie's intellectual acumen and very solid business sense. Because she knew the details, she could provide beyond the technical legal side, drawing on her vast experience.

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Ranked Individuals at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (2)

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    John E (Jack) Lange

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

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    Judie Ng Shortell

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

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