The 'brilliant' Oliver Nip leads the team at Ropes & Gray LLP regularly advises clients on a broad swathe of issues relating to M&A. Nip remains a key contact for private equity sponsors and major corporate clients, often assisting with pre-IPO investments and disposals across the APAC region. Praised by clients for his 'sharp business acumen and tireless work ethic', Boxin Wang is an expert in outbound Chinese investment mandates and foreign direct investment issues.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Fully bilingual team with in-depth understanding of regional and global markets, including market trends, regulatory requirements and geopolitical headwinds.’

  • ‘Oliver Nip is a brilliant lawyer who always goes above and beyond for clients. Boxin Wang impresses clients with his sharp business acumen and tireless work ethic.’

  • ‘Oliver Nip is very knowledgeable and commercial, and always thinks outside the box to achieve the most efficient and best outcome for the client. Very collaborative and collegiate. Thoroughly enjoy working with them to find the best solutions for the client.’

Key clients

  • Alibaba
  • API Hong Kong Investment Limited
  • EQT Private Capital Asia
  • Cainiao Smart Logistics Network
  • Didi Global Inc.
  • Manulife Investment Management

Work highlights

  • Advised on BPEA EQT’s $6.5 billion merger of Vistra and Tricor.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Oliver Nip

Other key lawyers

Boxin Wang