David Boitout

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

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Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

China

9 Years Ranked

Expertise Based Abroad

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

France

5 Years Ranked

About

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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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France, expertise based abroad in China

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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

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

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He provides very qualified service and is super reactive.

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

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He provides very qualified service and is super reactive.

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