Demonstrating considerable activity in the public and private M&A spheres, the Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP team leverages its specialist lawyers in capital markets, employment and antitrust issues to deliver bespoke advice to Chinese and international entities. Based out of both Hong Kong and Beijing, the duo of Edwin Luk and Ning Zhang co-head the firm’s Mainland China offering, each specialising in cross-border corporate transactions and regulatory compliance issues. From Shanghai, Alex Wang primarily focuses on the real estate, and TMT fields, whilst Connie Cheung concentrates on investments and divestments from the firm's Hong Kong office.
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Key clients
- CMG-SDIC Capital Co., Ltd.
- Cloud Light Technology Limited
- Warburg Pincus
- A v of investors
- Cainiao Smart Logistics Network (Hong Kong) Limited
- Huaxin Cement
- Cainiao Smart Logistics Network
Work highlights
- Advised CMG-SDIC Capital Co., Ltd. in connection with the US$2 billion privatization of China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings Co. Limited.
- Advised Cloud Light Technology Limited on its merger with Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE).
- Advised Warburg Pincus in connection with its sale of 65% of the equity interest in its wholly owned China subsidiary Leyou International Business Group Co., Ltd. to Kidswant Children Products Co., Ltd.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ning Zhang, Maurice Hoo, Edwin Luk