Eversheds Sutherland has in-depth expertise in handling multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, strategic investment work, and major corporate restructurings, acting on behalf of domestic and international corporations. Managing partner Jack Cai operates out of Shanghai, routinely advising on high-value corporate projects in China and international investments, while in Beijing, Jay Ze brings a depth of experience in the energy, natural resources, and infrastructure sectors. Having been promoted to partner in May 2024, Richard Cao specialises in corporate reorganisations and joint venture formations.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Pragmatic, commercial advice. Extensive multijurisdictional expertise, work to meet tight timelines. A strong and experienced Greater China and APAC team adept at handling complex inbound projects for major global clients.’
‘Charles Butcher, Chaz Kitrell, Jack Cai, and Richard Cao all have excellent holistic APAC and Greater China capability, providing sophistic responsive and commercial advice.’
Key clients
- Anthesis Consulting Group
- Baird Capital
Work highlights
- Advised major New York private equity house SSW Partners on the global transaction under which they sold Veoneer’s global active safety business to Magna International Inc. for US$1.525 billion in cash.
- Acting as lead international counsel of China Hongqiao Group Limited in relation to the transaction introducing a new investor- China Baowu Steel Group- into a consortium, and assisted the client in negotiating complicated key transaction documents in respect of both the infrastructure and the mining projects.