The offering at Ropes & Gray LLP routinely leverages its international network to handle the full spectrum of private equity driven transactions for both international and state-owned Chinese clients. Practice head Oliver Nip is noted for his broad expertise spanning joint ventures and co-investments within the Greater China region. Boxin Wang is a key name for outbound investment transactions, often representing corporate clients and private equity houses. Wang is also an expert in regulatory issues surrounding foreign direct investment.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Very experienced lawyers with high caliber advice in private equity and M&A.’

  • ‘Oliver Nip consistently delivers strong M&A advice, has familiarity with private equity, and is good to have in negotiations with counterparties.’

Key clients

  • Ares
  • Baillie Gifford
  • Bain Capital
  • EQT Private Capital Asia
  • China Resources Capital Management
  • HarbourVest Partners
  • ICBC International
  • Inspiration Advisors HK Limited
  • Manulife Investment Management
  • MBK Partners
  • Nexus Point Advisors HK Limited
  • Siguler Guff
  • TPG Inc.

Work highlights

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

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Oliver Nip

Other key lawyers

Boxin Wang