Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP's M&A juggernaut continues to operate at the forefront of the market. Its bench of experienced practitioners makes it well equipped to advise on the highest value M&A matters. It has an enviable roster of Chinese clients, especially leading TMT companies, as well as retail and biotech clients and US public companies. The team acts closely with its US offices on cross-border acquisitions, with clients also benefiting from its market-leading US-based CFIUS practice.
Strengths
Skadden has all the experience we need and strong capabilities to handle and solve problems for clients.
The team’s in-depth knowledge and experience in the area and ability to provide commercial and practical solutions in an efficient manner differentiates them from others.
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.
Work Highlights
Skadden advised Axiata Group Berhad on PT XL Axiata Tbk's USD6.5 billion merger with PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk, a subsidiary of PT Sinar Mas Group.
Notable practitioners
Jonathan Stone is best known for advising financial institutions, multinational corporates and domestic companies on a range of M&A and corporate finance transactions. He is also well placed to assist with private equity matters. He is a global head of Skadden’s transactions practices based in the Hong Kong office.
Jonathan is simply one of the best M&A lawyers in the market.
Jonathan is an exceptional, well-rounded lawyer.
Jonathan is well respected in the space. He knows what issues to look out for and what not to give away. He is also very aware of the peculiarities.