Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)
China
5 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Chris Welty
Greater China Region 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Practice Areas
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 Mr. Welty has represented include BPEA EQT (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.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Greater China Region
Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) - China
Band 4
Individual Editorial
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.
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) - China
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
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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