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Llinks Law Offices Offices
18F, ONE LUJIAZUI
68 YIN CHENG ROAD MIDDLE
SHANGHAI 200120
China
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Mr Nicholas Lou
Work Department
Corporate/M&A Department
Position
Partner & Head of Coporate/M&A Department
Career
In the area of M&A, Mr. Lou has represented a number of foreign and domestic prestigious companies, with practices involving foreign investment, corporate restructuring, merger & acquisition, sell-off and etc.
In the area of private equity funds and venture capital, Mr. Lou has represented a number of foreign and domestic PE funds investing, acquiring and selling various portfolio companies in China. He has also assisted both the investors and the portfolio companies in dealing with IPO and corporate financing legal issues. Meanwhile, he has also provided legal services for various foreign and domestic equity investment managers in establishing RMB PE funds in different cities of China.
In the area of construction and real estate, Mr. Lou has represented several foreign and national real estate funds and developers in dealing with real estate acquisitions and transfers, high-star hotel acquisition and management, and other matters. He has also represented numbers of real estate development companies in dealing with legal issues in relation to real estate development, construction, sales, lease etc.
In the area of general corporate and customs, Mr. Lou has represented several prestigious multinational and domestic enterprises and listing companies in dealing with legal issues on a daily basis, and he has also represented a Fortune 500 company in dealing with customs compliance issues.
Mr. Lou listed as “China Top 10 Lawyers – New Economy” in 2018 by LEGALBAND and recommended as a leading lawyer in TMT by LEGALBAND 2017-2020. Nicholas has also been recommended in Private Equity/Venture Capital and TMT areas in the 2018 & 2019 editions of The Legal 500 and was recommended in Corporate and M&A by Asialaw Leading Lawyers. He was awarded the titles of “Pudong New Area Top 10 Young Lawyers” in 2013 and “Shanghai Top Ten Young Lawyers Specializing in Real Estate” in 2011.
Languages
Mandarin and English
Education
Mr. Nicholas Lou graduated from Fudan University School of Law with a bachelor’s degree in law.
Lawyer Rankings
China > Real estate and construction: PRC firms
Llinks Law Offices is known for its domestic and cross-border real estate transactional aptitude, advising private equity funds, domestic and overseas investors, real estate developers, and construction companies on complex and varied transactional issues. The team utilises the firm’s asset management, capital markets, and litigation teams, as well as their Hong Kong practice, to assist in all areas of transactions. The department additionally covers investments, financing, securitisation and dispute resolution. Practice head Nicholas Lou represents real estate funds and developers on acquisitions and transfers, as well as real estate construction and sales. Co-head Bernie Liu focuses on M&A related real estate matters. David Yu and Teddy Li are also noted.
China > Private equity: PRC firms
Llinks Law Offices’ in-depth knowledge of Chinese laws and regulations is a major asset for its clients considering private equity transactions in the region, with domestic and international entrepreneurs from various industries seeking counsel on all rounds of fundraising from initial start-up to pre-IPO. The Shanghai-based practice is spearheaded by Nicholas Lou, someone with abundant experience assisting equity investment managers in establishing RMB funds throughout different cities in China. Colin Shi acts for a diverse mix of top clients, including domestic and international investment funds, multinational companies, listed companies, start-ups and growth companies. Selena She is also a trusted advisor to leading investment banks and funds, Fortune 500 companies and various other PE funds; while below partner level, associate Amanda Song is developing strong expertise in cross-border equity investments.
China > TMT: PRC firms
Llinks Law Offices offers a diverse range of expertise in sectors ranging from e-commerce and media to cloud computing and semi-conductors. The TMT practice is under the leadership of Nicholas Lou, who works with foreign and domestic telecommunication entities including tech device companies and fintech startups. David Yu regularly advises Fortune 500 entities and major Chinese enterprises, particularly on cross-border investment and M&A.
China > Labour and employment: PRC firms
Labour disputes and senior executive matters specialists Llinks Law Offices is recommended particularly for mandates concerning the investment funds and financial services sectors. The team is led by Patrick Gu, who has expertise in a range of contentious matters including anti-corruption, trade secrets, non-competition and white collar crimes. Corporate lawyer Nicholas Lou operates in a supporting role.
China > Corporate and M&A: PRC firms
Llinks Law Offices boasts a robust corporate practice that excels in strategic M&A and assisting multinational companies with the establishment and development of their business in China. Recent highlights include advising China Pacific Insurance (Group) on the establishment of Shanghai Health and Elderly Care and Development (Group) as a joint venture between China Pacific Insurance (Group) and Bright Food (Group) and advising CATL on its RMB750m acquisition of Jiangxi Zhicun Lithium. The Shanghai-headquartered team is jointly led by Grant Chen and Nicholas Lou who has a wealth of experience acting for clients in the real estate and construction sector. Further enhancing their technological acumen is Selena She, who brings a decade of Silicon Valley experience and advises a wide range of banks and private equity funds, and Colin Shi, who is experienced in advising A-share listed companies on multimillion RMB M&A transactions.
Lawyer Rankings
- Corporate and M&A: PRC firms China
- Labour and employment: PRC firms China
- Private equity: PRC firms China
- Real estate and construction: PRC firms China
- TMT: PRC firms China
Top Tier Firm Rankings
Firm Rankings
- Data protection: PRC firms
- Investment funds: PRC firms
- Antitrust and competition: PRC firms
- Banking and finance: PRC firms
- Capital markets: PRC firms
- Corporate and M&A: PRC firms
- Dispute resolution: Arbitration: PRC firms
- Dispute resolution: Litigation: PRC firms
- Labour and employment: PRC firms
- Life sciences and healthcare: PRC firms
- Private equity: PRC firms
- Real estate and construction: PRC firms
- Regulatory/compliance: PRC firms
- TMT: PRC firms
- Intellectual property: PRC firms