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Ian Ho

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Co-Head of the Firm’s Asia Offices, Ian leads the Firm’s M&A practice in Asia (ex-PRC). Represents private equity firms, public and private companies and other clients on complex cross-border M&A transactions in the U.S. and throughout the Asia-Pacific Region, including Greater China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia (including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam), Bangladesh, India, Turkey, Australia and New Zealand. Diverse practice encompasses acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, and minority and strategic investments, among other corporate matters across a broad range of industries, including consumer, education, healthcare/pharma, industrials, infrastructure (including renewables and data centers), real estate, technology and fintech. Ian has represented clients such as Alibaba, Ant Group, Blackrock, Blackstone, KKR, Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia, PAG, Seatown, Silver Lake, Softbank, Stonepeak and Trendyol.

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University of British Columbia (B.Comm. 1996); Fordham Law School (JD, magna cum laude, 2005).

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

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Band 2
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Ian Ho is noted for his skilful handling of cross-border acquisitions and investments. He is routinely instructed by high-profile investors and listed corporates alike.
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Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) - China

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Ian Ho is a strong corporate practitioner who handles both public and private mergers. He focuses on cross-border M&A and private equity transactions spanning a range of jurisdictions including India, Japan and the USA.
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