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Mingda Zhao

Global 2026

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

USA

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Mingda Zhao has broad experience advising clients on a wide range of matters within the energy and infrastructure space. In addition, he has an extensive background counseling on acquisitions and divestitures (A&D), drilling and other joint ventures.

Additionally, Mr. Zhao counsels U.S. and international companies across a variety of industries, as well as private equity funds and their portfolio companies, on a variety of corporate matters, including mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures, energy and cross-border transactions (including with regard to relevant CFIUS and national security issues), and structured and alternative investments. He also advises on marketing and operational arrangements, such as joint operating agreements.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) - USA

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Mingda Zhao frequently acts for domestic and international companies as well as private equity funds in a range of corporate transactions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Mingda is really technically driven, understands all the dynamics and the pressure points in a given negotiation.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)Chambers Global Guide
Mingda is technically excellent, responsive and thoughtful.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)Chambers Global Guide

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