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Frank Sun

Frank Sun

Greater China Region 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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

China

8 years ranked

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

China

7 years ranked

About

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Greater China Region

Practice Areas

Frank Sun, Co-Deputy Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins’ Asia offices, advises clients on complex private equity investment and M&A transactions.

A native Mandarin speaker focusing on multijurisdictional work, Frank has practiced law in London, Beijing, New York, and Hong Kong, and combines nearly two decades of local market knowledge in Greater China and broad transactional experience to provide solutions to private equity funds and corporate clients in a wide range of cross-border transactions, including:

- Control acquisitions

- Growth capital investments

- US take private

- Hong Kong public takeovers

- Private investments in public equity (PIPEs)

A recognized leader at the firm, Frank has served on the firm’s Training and Career Enhancement Committee and Recruiting Committee.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

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

Band 3
Individual Editorial
Frank Sun possesses extensive transactional expertise on inbound and outbound acquisitions, investments and take-privates, most notably in the technology, real estate and pharmaceutical sectors.
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Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) - China

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Frank Sun acts on cross-border mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures for Chinese corporates and private equity firms. He frequently serves clients from the fintech, technology and manufacturing sectors.
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Strengths

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  • Frank demonstrated deep expertise in equity financing, providing strategic and well-structured legal guidance throughout the process.

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • He was highly responsive and proactive in addressing key issues, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with commercial objectives.

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • Frank brings extensive M&A experience. Beyond delivering incisive legal advice, he consistently offers insightful, value-adding suggestions.

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

  • He is professional, trusted and hands-on.

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

  • Frank is very attentive to client needs.

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