The private equity team at DLA Piper is well-equipped to support major funds and investors across Asia with their downstream transactions, including the sale and acquisition of shares and strategic investments. The group advises on industrial deals across the semiconductor, technology, fintech, and TMT sectors, with particular strength in handling complex cross-border elements. In Beijing, James Chang brings both transactional and regulatory expertise to growth capital investments and buyouts. Well-regarded M&A specialist Qiang Li divides his time between Shanghai and New York.
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‘James Chang is very proactive and business-minded.'
'DLA provides practical advice and manages processes well.'
Key clients
- Templewater Hong Kong Limited
- Yun Chen Capital Cayman
Work highlights
Advised Templewater, a leading Asia-Pacific private equity firm and its portfolio company Knight Auto Precision Engineering Pte. Ltd., a leading provider of precision engineering solutions for the semiconductor industry, on the successful acquisition of the Singapore-based Champion Precision Manufacturing Pte. Ltd., a leading supplier of precision components for semiconductor bonding machines and wafer testing processes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Luke Gannon
Other key lawyers
James Chang; Qiang Li