Adopting a strategic sector focus on the TMT, life sciences and healthcare sectors, Hogan Lovells International LLP’s private equity practice works in conjunction with PRC law firm Fujan Fidelity Law Firm to offer clients fully integrated international and domestic Chinese legal advice. Heading the private equity group for Greater China from Hong Kong is Stephanie Tang, whose expertise covers the spectrum of transactions including LBOs, take-privates, de-SPACs, PIPEs and equity investments. Don Williams is a vastly experienced contact in Shanghai, having recently led when advising Ping An as lead investor on the $100m initial closing of the Series E financing of Visby Medical, a developer of PCR-based diagnostics tests for infectious disease detection. Also in Shanghai, Tony Mou is a trusted advisor to PE and VC funds, entrepreneurs, venture-backed growth stage and public companies, while Beijing-based Lu Zhou brings deep industrial regulatory knowledge to help clients navigate complex structuring and operational issues.

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Key clients

  • Ping An Global Voyager Fund
  • GuanData
  • Glory Star New Media Group Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: GSMG)

Work highlights

  • Advised Ping An Global Voyager Fund, as the lead investor, in the $100m initial closing of the Series E financing of Visby Medical.
  • Represented GuanData in its Series C financing of $45m, led by Tiger Global Fund, followed by Sequoia China, Linear Capital, Xiang He Capital and Unicorn Capital Partners.
  • Acted as the US counsel to the special committee of the board of directors of Glory Star New Media Group Holdings Limited, in connection with the going-private transaction led by its founder.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephanie Tang, Don Williams

Other key lawyers

Tony Mou, Lu Zhou, Yu Xia