Having established a recognisable strength in China-related SPAC transactions, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP handles a steady stream of high value cross-border private equity transactions, operating at the cutting-edge of technology related trends. Jeffrey Sun is a leading figure and renowned in the Chinese market for his technology M&A expertise, while co-head Jeff Zhang, splitting his time between Beijing and New York, focuses on China-related inbound and outbound M&A and PE transactions and is especially skilled in life sciences and fintech.
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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, a special purpose acquisition company listed on NASDAQ, on its merger with mobility tech company ECARX Holdings.
- Advised the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Hailiang Education Group Inc on its going-private transaction.
- Advised Fuwei Films on its $800m merger with with BaiJiaYun Limited.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jeffrey Sun, Jeff Zhang