Herbert Smith Freehills LLP acts for both Chinese and international clients on their China-related M&A transactions, and through the firm’s joint operation with Kewei Law Firm (where Gavin Guo is a key international partner), the practice provides PRC law advice. It additionally houses sector specialists in TMT, energy, pharmaceuticals and real estate, along with education, manufacturing, infrastructure and transport. Nanda Lau is head of corporate in China and specialises in cross-border M&A transactions, foreign direct investment, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. In Hong Kong, Matt Emsley is China managing partner, while Jason Sung is Asia M&A head.
Key clients
- Axiata Group Berhad
- Shunfeng International Clean Energy Limited ("SFCE")
Work highlights
- Advised Blackstone in relation to its acquisition of a majority stake in Emerson's Climate Technologies.
- Advised Hua Hong Semiconductor Limited on the establishment of a joint venture with other state-owned enterprises, including China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund II.