Jeffrey Sun
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP ‘solves problems quickly and with good results’. The firm’s China M&A practice has a significant track record in sizeable, cross-border transactions involving both large multinational corporations and prominent state-owned entities; acts for sellers on strategic divestments (as well as acquirers on buy-side matters); and is highly regarded for China-related SPAC transactions. The group is particularly active in technology deals; recent examples include automotive technology, artificial intelligence and e-commerce sector-related transactions. In Shanghai, Jeffrey Sun is experienced in handling China and cross-border M&A matters in the TMT sector, and Jinsong Zhang, who ‘develops the best strategies and solutions for clients’ (and divides his time between the firm’s Beijing and New York offices), focuses on China-related inbound and outbound M&A. Zhang also acts on private equity transactions.
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- 'The entire team has high professional levels, a good service attitude, reasonable legal fees, fast responses, and in-depth understanding of the client's business and needs.'
- 'Solves problems quickly and with good results.'
- 'Jinsong Zhang is an experienced lawyer, who understands the client's business, both internally and externally. Understanding the client's business model, industry, customers and strategic objectives enables him to advise and guide clients on highly complex and sensitive matters.'
- 'Jinsong Zhang develops the best strategies and solutions for clients. In addition, Jinsong works very hard and is recognised by clients for his ability.'
Key clients
- Baidu Inc.
- JD.COM
- Hailiang Education Group Inc.
- Betta Games
- Pactera Technology International Ltd.
- Chery Automobile Co., Ltd
- Keyarch Acquisition Corporation
- Fuwei Films
- Brookfield Growth Fund
- COVA Acquisition Corp
- Canaan Inc.
- Pop Mart
- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group
- Toyota Motor
Work highlights
- Advised COVA Acquisition Corp on its merger with mobility tech company ECARX Holdings.
- Advised the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Hailiang Education Group on its going-private transaction.
- Advised Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co on the $800m merger with BaiJiaYun Limited.
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Jeffrey Sun, Jinsong Zhang