Routinely assisting a diverse client base of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean clients, the team at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP handles a broad range of private equity matters, including recapitalisations and investments. Miranda So leads the team, and is recommended for her vast knowledge of buyouts, multijurisdictional M&A, and pre-IPO financing work, often assisting Asian companies. Sam Kelso is well-known for his expertise in high-profile transactional matters, while Sam Kelso remains a key contact for corporations and private equity sponsors, with his distinctive focus being South Korean transactions.
Key clients
- Hollysys Automation
- GoTo Group
Work highlights
- Advised Black Spade Acquisition Co on its $23 billion combination with VinFast.
- Advised Hollysys Automation on its $1.66 billion acquisition by Ascendent Capital Partners.