Mr Steven Franklin > Akin > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile

Akin
UNITS 1801-08 & 10, 18TH FLOOR GLOUCESTER TOWER, THE LANDMARK
15 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
CENTRAL, HONG KONG
Hong Kong

Work Department

Partner, Corporate, Hong Kong

Position

Steven Franklin’s practice focuses on public and private cross-border transactions, including M&A, debt and equity investments, merger arbitrage opportunities, joint ventures and restructuring transactions.  He has significant experience providing investor-side advice on complex corporate transactions and investment opportunities across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Steven also advises on many high-profile shareholder activism situations in Europe and Asia. Qualified in England and Wales, Steven often acts in a quasi-general counsel role for his clients – managing multidisciplined advisor teams across multiple jurisdictions throughout the lifecycle of an investment.

To learn more about Mr. Franklin, please visit his full profile: https://www.akingump.com/en/lawyers-advisors/steven-franklin.html

Education

L.P.C., Nottingham Law School, England, 2009; LL.B., University of London, SOAS, 2008

Lawyer Rankings

Hong Kong > Corporate (including M&A)

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Akin primarily advises investor side clients on structuring, position disclosures, and investments. The team also advises numerous insurance companies and hedge funds. Practice head Steven Franklin has expansive expertise in handling joint ventures and shareholder activism situations.