King & Wood Mallesons has a comprehensive real estate practice, with both international and local experience. The team is able to advise on real estate matters related to residential and office spaces, shopping malls, hotels and industrial complexes. Key areas include primary land development, urban renewal, cooperative development, and real estate financing. The practice boasts an impressive team of lawyers able to assist with a wide range of issues. Practice head Harry Du represents global investment banks and large multinational companies on a multitude of matters, including developments, investments in real estate, infrastructure projects, and new energy. Beijing based Shigang Cheng specialises in construction, mineral resources and PE investment litigation and arbitration, while William Jiang assists foreign and domestic clients from Shanghai. Zhangqi Tao takes on contentious and non-contentious issues in Shenzhen, Kathy Fan works on renewable energy projects, and Meidong Xing handles real estate funds and structured financing. Associate Chen Xi is also noted.
Key clients
- Dajia Investment Holding Co.
- Huatai Securities Asset Management Co.
Work highlights
- Advised Tishman Speyer on its sale of the Springs Center in Shanghai to CapitaLand at RMB 7.6 billion via share transfer of the project company.
- Advised Shanghai Metro Assets Investment Management Co. on sale of 50% equity of the project company of the comprehensive development project of Yuanjiang Road parking lot on Rail Transit Line 15.