Representing leading multinational and Chinese clients across the mining, TMT, and life sciences fields, Hogan Lovells International LLP handles the full spectrum of corporate transactions, with a particular focus on cross-border M&A and restructurings. The practice includes a team of practitioners who advise on regulatory compliance and employment matters, while the Beijing-based head Liang Xu specialises in distressed M&A and special situations. Lu Zhou has vast experience of acting for corporate ventures and private equity funds, while in Shanghai, Don Williams primarily concentrates on strategic business transactions, and Tony Mou is a fund formation and corporate finance expert.

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Key clients

  • China Baowu Steel Group

Work highlights

  • Advised China Baowu Steel Group on its investment in the Simandou mining and infrastructure project in the Republic of Guinea, which reportedly stands as the largest mining and infrastructure project in Africa.
  • Advised Samvardhana Motherson International Limited on the singing of an agreement via its subsidiary, SAHN BV, to acquire an 81 percent stake in Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd, a TSE-listed subsidiary of Honda Motors Co., Ltd.
  • Advised Motherson Group on the acquisition of SAS Group from Faurecia, a company of the Paris-listed FORVIA Group.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Lu Zhou
Hogan Lovells International LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Liang Xu

Other key lawyers

Lu Zhou, Don Williams, Tony Mou, Aldo Boni De Nobili, Yu Xia