Christopher Kelly
White & CaseThe team at White & Case acts for a varied client roster, which notably includes Cathay Industries, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and Petronas. In the past year, the group has experienced an increase in activity surrounding investments by global sponsors into energy transition and digital infrastructure. ‘Extraordinary strategist’ Christopher Kelly heads the practice, and is known for his longstanding expertise in transactions within the energy transition space across Asia, regularly assisting infrastructure funds with M&A. Daniel Yeh leads on the private equity side, advising sovereign wealth funds and manufacturing companies on co-investments and M&A, and Paul Tang predominantly advises private equity-backed portfolios and sponsors on investments in China, in addition to overseas acquisitions.
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'Steven Sha and his team are efficient and very commercial.'
'Partners have deep cross-border experience in Asia but also a global network when required.'
'The team are very customer focused. They take time to understand the client's perspective. I appreciate that their advice is delivered timely, and always with the client's specific needs and position in mind.'
'The White & Case Team ensures that the clients have access to the best industry expertise available in their global network. As a client, I always feel assured that I have the best minds and experts availed to advise me each step of the way.'
'Christopher Kelly is brilliant. Extraordinary strategist in his approach, provides impeccable delivery of advice, and is a stand-out negotiator. An experienced lawyer who knows how best to drive a transaction to deliver results. Chris' commitment is very much valued.'
Key clients
- Cathay Industries
- China Molybdenum Company
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- DigitalBridge Group, Inc
- Flow Digital
- GIC Private Limited
- Hopu Investment Management Co. Ltd.
- Macquarie Capital (Singapore) Pte. Limited
- Magnum Opus Acquisition Limited
- Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas)
- WizRocket, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Magnum Opus Acquisition Limited on its US$2.5 bn merger agreement with Asia Innovations Group Limited.
- Advised CMOC Group (formerly China Molybdenum Co., Ltd.) on the sale of 25% equity interest in KFM Holding Limited.
- Advised Cathay Industries in its carve-out acquisition of Venator’s iron oxide business.
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Christopher Kelly