Ranked in 3 Practice Areas
4

Band 4

Real Estate (PRC Firms)

China

2 Years Ranked

U

Up and Coming

Corporate/M&A (PRC Firms)

China

3 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Nicholas Lou

Greater China Region

Practice Areas

Corporate and Commercial, Mergers and Acquisitions, Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy, Private Equity / Venture Capital, Real Estate, Capital Markets / Corporate Finance.

Career

Nicholas is admitted in Mainland China. Prior to joining Llinks Law Offices in 2006, he was employed by a prestigious law firm specializing in foreign-related legal affairs for three years. Nicholas understands domestic (including SOEs) and foreign clients’ needs well and is experienced in transactions in various industries, including real estate.

Mr. Lou was recommended in Corporate and M&A, PE/VC, Real Estate and Construction, and TMT areas by The Legal 500 for six consecutive years (2019-2024); ranked among Chambers Global and Greater China Guide in Corporate M&A and PE/VC in 2023; recommended in Corporate and M&A by Asialaw Leading Lawyers in 2015. He was also selected as China Top 15 TMT Lawyer by ALB in 2022, ranked among China’s Top Ranked Lawyers in 2022 and acknowledged as ‘China Top 10 Lawyers – New Economy’ in 2018 and recommended as a leading lawyer in TMT (2017-2021) by LEGALBAND. In addition, he was awarded the titles of ‘Pudong New Area Top 10 Young Lawyers’ in 2013 and ‘Shanghai Top Ten Young Lawyers Specializing in Real Estate’ in 2011.

Professional Memberships

He is currently a member of State-owned Assets and Enterprise Research Committee of Shanghai Bar Association.

Personal

Nicholas graduated from Fudan University School of Law with a Bachelor's degree in law.

Work Highlights

In the area of M&A, Mr. Lou has represented a number of foreign and domestic prestigious companies, with practices involving foreign investment, corporate restructuring, merger & acquisition, sell-off and etc.

In the area of private equity funds and venture capital, Mr. Lou has represented a number of foreign and domestic PE funds investing, acquiring and selling various portfolio companies in China. He has also assisted both the investors and the portfolio companies in dealing with IPO and corporate financing legal issues. Meanwhile, he has also provided legal services for various foreign and domestic equity investment managers in establishing RMB PE funds in different cities of China.

In the area of construction and real estate, Mr. Lou has represented several foreign and national real estate funds and developers in dealing with real estate acquisitions and transfers, high-star hotel acquisition and management, and other matters. He has also represented numbers of real estate development companies in dealing with legal issues in relation to real estate development, construction, sales, lease etc.

In the area of general corporate and customs, Mr. Lou has represented several prestigious multinational and domestic enterprises and listing companies in dealing with legal issues on a daily basis, and he has also represented a Fortune 500 company in dealing with customs compliance issues.

Languages Spoken

Mandarin and English

Chambers Review

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Greater China Region

Real Estate (PRC Firms) - China

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Nicholas Lou usually represents investors in real estate M&A, investments and disposals. He also adept at dealing with REITs.

领先律师

娄斐弘律师常代表投资者进行房地产并购、投资和出售。他还擅长处理REITs业务。


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

5
Band 5
Individual Editorial

Nicholas Lou is a key member in the firm's private equity and corporate teams. He has experience handling financings, investments and M&A for investment funds and target companies, including in the biotechnology space.

领先律师

娄斐弘律师是该所私募股权和企业团队的关键成员。他拥有为投资基金和目标公司处理融资、投资和并购的经验,其经验也包括生物技术领域。


Corporate/M&A (PRC Firms) - China

U
Up and Coming
Individual Editorial

Nicholas Lou is active on transactions involving M&A, private equity, enterprise restructuring and capital market matters. He is particularly recognised for his experience handling construction and real estate mandates.

领先律师

娄斐弘律师活跃于涉及并购、私募股权、企业重组和资本市场事务。他在处理建筑工程和房地产任务方面的经验尤其受到认可。

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