Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown is a popular choice for investment managers, energy players and pharmaceutical companies, boasting strong cross-border expertise and multijurisdictional understanding. The group has engaged with a list of enviable clients over the past year, including government-backed investment funds, global financial institutions, and multinational food and beverage brands. Team head David Harrison is a cross-border M&A specialist, and is recognised for his distinguished expertise advising on the buying, selling and financing of assets in emerging markets. Counsel Hai Thao Nguyen has been notably active on real estate and infrastructure deals, while senior associate Ursula Szotyory-Grove has supported a range of mandates, including standout joint venture fund investments.
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‘What stands out is their sheer experience and knowledge in dealing with such a range of issues facing investors.’
‘David Harrison stands out from the crowd; his language, legal knowledge and commercial acumen is second to none.’
Key clients
- Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.
- Brawn Capital Management
- SEKO Logistics
- DEG- Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (DEG)
- Hillhouse Capital Management Ltd.
- EDBI
- TR Capital
- Leapfrog Investments
- Standard Chartered Bank
- San Miguel Foods, Inc
- John Swire & Sons Pty Ltd.
- Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO)
- Carrix, Inc.
- Vietnam Oman Investment
Work highlights
- Advised Vietnam Oman Investment, a joint venture fund between the governments of Oman and Vietnam, on a US$30 million investment in F88, financial services firm based in Vietnam with its Series C funding round.
- Advised DEG on an innovative preference share investment in Gia Lai Electricity JSC.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Harrison