The result of a May 2024 merger between legacy firms Allen & Overy LLP and Shearman & Sterling, A&O Shearman acts for global financial institutions, regional private equity funds and sovereign wealth funds on cross-border private equity transactions. Its sector expertise covers electric vehicles, manufacturing, financial services, technology and infrastructure, along with logistics, healthcare, real estate, consumer goods, and food and beverage. In Shanghai, Wayne Lee is ‘very much trusted’; and Jean Ye is an expert in transactions involving real estate-related private equity. Based between Beijing and Hong Kong, Li Chen maintains a wide-ranging workload of M&A, corporate and private equity matters; Lorna Chen in Hong Kong advises investors on private fund-related investments; and Beijing-based Weina Guan is experienced in take-private transactions.
Testimonials
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- ‘The team is commercially focused and highly responsive. They manage to bridge the language and legal system/position differences between parties seamlessly.’
- ‘Efficient feedback and close teamwork.’
Key clients
- Mubadala Investment Company
- CBC Group