East Asia - China

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP continues to be highly active in the Chinese private equity market, acting for corporate giants and PE powerhouses across a number of key economic sectors, encompassing biotechnology, consumer, education, food and beverage, financial services and transportation. The team is noted for its capability to handle work for international and regional funds, as well as sovereign wealth investors. One of those leading the practice is Judie Shortell. She splits her time between Beijing and Hong Kong and is a trusted advisor to major international clients, including KKR and L Catterton Asia. Greg Liu co-heads the practice from Beijing and he regularly advises corporate, multinational and other PE clients on numerous investments, sales and M&A involving Chinese entities. Counsel Jack Sun also focuses on China-related corporate investments, having a proven track record acting for SOE and PE clients.

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Key clients

  • Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA)
  • L Catterton Asia
  • KKR
  • Didi Global

Work highlights

  • Advised BPEA on its sale to EQT, whereby BPEA received 191.2 million new ordinary EQT shares and $1.57bn in cash.
  • Advised KKR on its investment in Ruichen Pet Hospital Group Co., Ltd., a Chinese pet hospital chain.
  • Advised KKR on its investment in ZJLD Group Inc., the company that owns Guizhou Zhen Liquor Brewing Co., Ltd.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Judie Shortell, Greg Liu

Other key lawyers

Jack Sun