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Chris Welty

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Chris Welty represents corporate clients and financial sponsors in a broad range of private equity and M&A transactions, including public and private acquisitions, leveraged and management buyouts, going-private transactions, joint ventures, minority investments and divestitures. He regularly advises clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions involving U.S. public companies, as well as cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Key clients that Chris has represented include EQT Private Capital Asia (formerly Baring Private Equity Asia), Hillhouse Capital, Oaktree Capital and TPG.

Professional Memberships

Admitted as an attorney in New York and a solicitor in Hong Kong.

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

4
Band 4
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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.

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Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) - China

5
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Chris Welty advises on a broad range of M&A and private equity mandates, with experience in handling spin-offs, take-privates and disposals. He remains a popular choice among financial institutions, investment banks and private equity funds.
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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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