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

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What the Team is Known For

The formidable group at Weil, Gotshal & Manges is lauded for its representation of a top-flight roster of US and Asian clients in private equity deals. The acclaimed team of lawyers based in Hong Kong handles big-ticket investment and exit matters. It offers particular skills advising foreign clients on their China investments and regularly advises regional private equity houses. The team is also active on regional transactions involving Japan and Singapore.

Work Highlights

  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised NWS Holdings and Unitas Capital on the sale of Hyva to Jost Werke.

Strengths

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Weil's team can handle the most complicated situations for the client and navigate through challenging situations.

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They are able to offer practical solutions to complex structures and take a commercial approach in resolving issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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Peng Yu
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Yu Peng maintains an active practice assisting international investors with their inbound and outbound exits and investments in primarily Asia-based target companies and assets.

He is an outstanding PE lawyer and has a very good reputation in the market. He has strong technical skills and is very attentive, but also provides ‘big picture’ views on important commercial issues.

He reads the human side of things. So he’s not only good at the technical but can blend his business acumen with his understanding of people. He gives us interesting angles to think about.

Peng stands out for being a commercial solutions-oriented guy. He goes above and beyond what a lawyer typically does. Peng thinks proactively about how to satisfy commercial intent.

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Chris Welty
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Chris Welty
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Chris Welty is a well-regarded lawyer in the private equity space. He has notable experience handling cross-border acquisitions, investments and take-privates on behalf of international investors.

Chris offers clients from Greater China great practical advice on how to navigate the complexities of doing business in the region and globally.

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Peng Yu
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Chris Welty
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Chris Welty
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