Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP's 'experienced and technically astute' team is noted for handling China-related transactions, with a strong emphasis on reorganisations, joint ventures, and divestitures. Jonathan Stone, Haiping Li, and Paloma Wang jointly lead the group. Stone routinely assists a diverse client list of target companies, sellers, and bidders, while Wang's primary areas of focus are public M&A and IPOs. Li works between Hong Kong and Shanghai, often advising on private equity finanacing matters. The 'excellent' Shu Du is well-known for her broad knowledge of spin-offs and going private transactions, in addition to equity capital markets mandates. Arthur Chan is a key figure within the team.
Testimonials
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‘They have strong and efficient teams with capable skill sets and brilliant minds to handle complex work.’
‘Jonathan Stone has extensive knowledge in M&A but at the same time mindful of client’s commercial needs and goals.
Key clients
- Lots Technology
- SHEIN
Work highlights
- Advised DiDi Global Inc. on the sale of assets relating to its smart electric vehicle development project to XPeng Inc.
- Advised SHEIN on its strategic partnership with SPARC Group Holdings II LLC. SHEIN acquired approx. one third interest in SPARC Group.