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Corporate/M&A - Asia-Pacific Region

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What the Team is Known For

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.

Strengths

They have a depth of experience and familiarity with market practice and trends in the region. The team also has a good sense of the commercial considerations we should be conscious of.

One of Skadden’s standout strengths is its expertise in handling cross-border matters. Their ability to seamlessly coordinate across jurisdictions and collaborate effectively is truly remarkable.

Skadden’s corporate M&A team are always fast, precise and highly commercial. The instructions and communication are consistently clear and efficient.

Work Highlights

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom advised Otsuka Pharmaceutical in its acquisition of Jnana Therapeutics for USD800 million upfront and up to USD325 million in future milestone payments.

Skadden represented Axiata Group Berhad in XL Axiata's USD6.5 billion merger with Smartfren Telecom, a subsidiary of Sinar Mas Group.

Notable practitioners

Hong Kong-based Jonathan Stone is head of the Asia corporate practice, 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.