Corporate/M&A

Skadden has a highly regarded M&A practice with a renowned Greater China platform and extensive experience representing major businesses in US take-private transactions. Acknowledged in this space for its outbound acquisition work, the firm is particularly active for clients in the TMT sector and also handles mandates on behalf of insurance, retail, and oil and gas companies. It works closely with its US corporate group, with clients also benefiting from its market-leading US-based CFIUS practice. The firm also maintains a respected practice in the private equity sphere, particularly in North Asia, and a strong corporate offering in Korea and Japan.

"The team has very specialised knowledge and partners to support in complex transactions. We are confident in their expertise in different areas and jurisdictions."

"The firm has expertise in South-East Asia M&A involving US securities law issues. They have excellent analytical skills and logical thinking, with unrivalled expertise and experience in the area."

Skadden acted for Aboitiz Equity Venture, along with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, on the USD1.8 billion acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines from The Coca-Cola Company.

Hong Kong-based Jonathan Stone is head of the Asia corporate practice. Peter Huang is a key M&A partner in the Beijing office, while Haiping Li leads the Shanghai team. Mitsuhiro Kamiya and Kenji Taneda are main contacts for Japan and Young Shin leads the South Korea office.