Global Law Office represents inbound and outbound acquirers, target companies, and selling shareholders, offering expertise in matters such as acquisitions by auctions, corporate restructuring, leveraged buyouts, and share repurchases of public companies. The firm is particularly adept at managing cross-border M&A transactions involving state-owned enterprises and listed companies, addressing issues including industrial compliance, foreign investment, and national security review. The department is jointly led by Jinrong Liu, who covers various industries including TMT, new energy, and logistics; Huawei Lin, who advises companies, investment banks, and funds on M&A projects in the manufacturing, real estate, and securities sectors; Alex (Chengwei) Liu, with expertise in state-owned assets related transactions and the takeover and restructuring of public companies; and Shifang Guo, noted for her ‘extensive experience and professional insights into cross-border mergers and acquisitions’.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Global Law Office is very familiar with mergers and acquisitions within the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Their advice is highly practical and often includes innovative solutions for project implementation.'

  • 'Shifang Guo's team in Shenzhen not only demonstrates robust legal expertise but also possesses a deep and thorough understanding of our industry and business needs. They respond promptly to our legal requirements, providing excellent service and maintaining a high standard. Guo’s team has particular experience in the TMT sector, showing proficiency in industry regulations, legal due diligence, key business terms, and negotiation strategies.'

  • 'Shifang Guo is highly proficient in Chinese law and brings extensive experience and professional insights into cross-border mergers and acquisitions, a rare asset in the South China legal market. She is diligent and responsible, responding swiftly and collaborating effectively with colleagues across legal, investment, and finance departments.'

Key clients

  • Primavera Capital
  • Luxshare Precision Industry Company Limited
  • Blackstone
  • Warburg Pincus
  • Shenzhen SF Taisen Holdings (Group) Inc.
  • Full-Life Technologies
  • China Merchants Expressway Network & Technology Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • TC Pharmaceutical
  • Jiangxi Copper
  • Huaxia Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
  • GLP (Zhuhai) Equity Investment Management Co., Ltd.
  • China Life Asset Management Co., Ltd.
  • CGNPC Energy International
  • Shandong High-Speed Holdings
  • Infore Group
  • BCS Automotive Interface Solutions

Work highlights

  • Provided legal counsel to CDH in the acquisition of ZJGX shares and subsequent board reorganization.
  • Assisted Infore Group in purchasing a controlling interest in Kuka Home.
  • Assisted CMET in acquiring Road King's highway assets.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jinrong Liu, Alex (Chengwei) Liu, Huawei Lin, Shifang Guo

Other key lawyers

Cheng Li, Alan Zhou