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China: Banking and finance
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Shearman & Sterling LLP 谢尔曼·思特灵律师事务所
China: Corporate and M&A
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Corporate and M&A: foreign firms - ranked: tier 3
Shearman & Sterling LLP 谢尔曼·思特灵律师事务所
Shearman & Sterling LLP rehired M&A partner Li Chen, who has a particular focus on outbound acquisitions and investments by Chinese enterprises, following a six-year stint at two other international firms. In addition to China outbound acquisitions, the firm also handles going-private transactions for US-listed Chinese companies. It recently advised Bank of Communications on its acquisition of approximately 80% of Brazil’s Banco BBM’s outstanding shares. Lee Edwards, Xiaogang (Sean) Wang and Stephanie Tang are also recommended.
Leading individuals
Lee Edwards - Shearman & Sterling LLP
China: Dispute resolution
Foreign firms
Dispute resolution: foreign firms - ranked: tier 5
Shearman & Sterling LLP 谢尔曼·思特灵律师事务所
‘A firm with brilliant lawyers’, Shearman & Sterling LLP recently promoted Beijing-based Emmanuel Jacomy to the partnership; Jacomy is ‘a gifted dispute resolution lawyer, quick on his feet, and works around the clock’. The practice acts in high-profile disputes on behalf of Chinese companies as well as representing European and US clients in cases with a mainland China, Hong Kong or Singapore focus. It also has a strong focus on the energy, construction, infrastructure and telecoms sectors. Nils Eliasson, who is ‘a class act’, divides his time between Hong Kong and Beijing.
China: Private equity/venture capital
Foreign firms
Private equity/venture capital: foreign firms - ranked: tier 4
Shearman & Sterling LLP 谢尔曼·思特灵律师事务所
Shearman & Sterling LLP handles private equity transactions, private equity and hedge fund formations and complex regulatory advice, among other matters. Beijing-based Lee Edwards is recommended for assisting Chinese and international clients with going-private deals, tender offers, stock and asset purchase transactions, and venture capital matters.
Leading individuals
Lee Edwards - Shearman & Sterling LLP
China: Projects and energy
Foreign firms
Projects and energy: foreign firms - ranked: tier 2
Shearman & Sterling LLP 谢尔曼·思特灵律师事务所
Shearman & Sterling LLP has strong relationships with many of China’s state-owned enterprises and financial institutions, and increasingly acts for multilateral development banks and export credit agencies. It advised Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and other lenders on the proposed financing of a 930MW coal-fired power plant in Kenya. Xiaogang (Sean) Wang divides his time between Hong Kong and Beijing, while project development and finance partner Andrew Ruff joined Linklaters’ Shanghai office.
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- Energy and infrastructure
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China
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- Corporate and M&A : Foreign firms
- Dispute resolution : Foreign firms
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Germany
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- Banking and finance : Lending and borrowing
- Corporate and M&A : M&A: mid-sized international deals (€100m-€500m)
- Restructuring and insolvency : Restructuring
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France
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- Banking and finance : Transactional work
- Capital markets : Equity
- Dispute resolution : International arbitration
- Insolvency
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Tax
Hong Kong
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- Capital markets : Debt
- Capital markets : Equity
- Corporate (including M&A)
- Dispute resolution : International arbitration
- Investment funds
- Private equity
- Regulatory : Anti-corruption and compliance
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Latin America: International firms
India
Italy
Japan
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- Antitrust and competition law : International firms and joint ventures
- Banking and finance : International firms and joint ventures
- Capital markets : International firms and joint ventures
- Corporate and M&A : International firms and joint ventures
- Projects and energy : International firms and joint ventures
London
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- Corporate and commercial : Corporate tax
- Corporate and commercial : EU and competition
- Corporate and commercial : Equity capital markets
- Corporate and commercial : Financial services
- Corporate and commercial : M&A: upper mid-market and premium deals, £250m+
- Corporate and commercial : M&A: mid-market, £50m-£250m
- Corporate and commercial : M&A: smaller deals, up to £50m
- Corporate and commercial : Private equity: transactions
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- Finance : Acquisition finance
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- Industry focus : Energy: renewable/alternative
- Industry focus : Energy transactions: conventional power
- Industry focus : Energy transactions: oil and gas
- Investment fund formation and management : Alternative/hedge funds
- Investment fund formation and management : Mutual/registered/ exchange-traded funds
- Investment fund formation and management : Private equity funds (including venture capital)
- Labor and employment : Employee benefits, executive compensation and retirement plans: transactional
- M&A/corporate and commercial : M&A: large deals ($1bn+)
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- Tax : Financial products
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