What the team is known for
Well-established practice in Hong Kong and Beijing, where the team is frequently engaged by a prominent international and regional clientele, including financial institutions and blue-chip corporations. Especially well known for its work in take-privates and outbound acquisitions. Works closely with the firm's US offices, leveraging its strength to advise on both outbound and inbound investments. Offers further experience handling transactions related to Japan.
Strengths
An impressed client reveals: "Their work always considers our business needs, covering not only legal requirements but also providing commercial awareness."
Another interviewee confirms that the team provides "great client service, a high level of commercial awareness and decent value for money," going on to praise its "great ability" to handle cross-border work.
Work highlights
Advised the major shareholders of Woowa on a strategic partnership between Woowa and Delivery Hero, in which Delivery Hero will own up to approximately 87% of the total issued and outstanding share capital of Woowa.
Notable practitioners
Ng Kay Ian is a key contact for the firm in Hong Kong.
