Specialising in multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, primarily in the tech and life sciences industries, the Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP practice has experience of representing major domestic and international clients. Since joining the firm in June 2024, Shanghai-based Jia Yan brings vast expertise in IPOs, fund formations, alongside private equity investments to the outfit. From Beijing, Tianze Ma concentrates on capital market transactions and acquisitions.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Jia Yan is among the most experienced senior lawyers in the mainland market. He is very comprehensive, has rich transaction experience and profound industry understanding, and is a trustworthy lawyer.'

Key clients

  • Big Tree Cloud International Group Limited
  • Chindex Medical Limited
  • GenScript Biotech Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised Big Tree Cloud International Group Limited, a company devoted to the development, production and sales of personal care products and other consumer goods in China, in its $500 million merger with special purpose acquisition company Plutonian Acquisition Corp., and subsequent listing on the NASDAQ.
  • Advised Wuhan Youji Holdings Ltd., a leading toluene derivative products provider in China and globally, on its recent global and initial public offering on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with the stock code of 2881.HK.

Other key lawyers

Jia Yan, Tianze Ma