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David Boitout

David Boitout

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

China

9 years ranked

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

France

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

David Boitout is a partner in Gide's Shanghai office.

With over twenty years' experience in China, David advises European investors on their investment projects and operations in China. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and compliance in all sectors. David also advises Chinese investors on their investments outside of China.

David has recently been involved in a number of strategic projects for the development of our clients' operations in China. In particular, he has been involved in the negotiation and implementation of the takeover of a joint venture by one of our clients, as well as the sale of a strategic business of one of our clients to a Chinese investor. He also took part in a major compliance investigation into one of our clients' activities in China.

David is a graduate of the University of Paris XII Law School. He was admitted to the Paris Bar in 1998.

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - France

France, expertise based abroad in China
Individual Editorial

David Boitout is based in Shanghai and routinely assists French clients with inbound transactions to China. He advises on sales and acquisitions.

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Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - China

Foreign expert in France
Individual Editorial
David Boitout provides expert advice to French companies on their acquisitions and business operations in Greater China. He leads the Asia practice at Gide and splits his time between Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
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Strengths

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  • David is a super seasoned China expert with a great sense of client satisfaction.

    Corporate/M&A (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide

  • He provides very qualified service and is super reactive.

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