Proskauer Rose LLP > Beijing, China > Firm Profile
Proskauer Rose LLP Offices
SUITE 5102, 51/F BEIJING YINTAI CENTRE, TOWER C
2 JIANGUOMENWAI AVENUE, CHAOYANG DISTRICT
BEIJING 100022
China
Proskauer Rose LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
China > Investment funds: foreign firms Tier 3
Active in the secondaries market, Proskauer Rose LLP‘s Greater China investment funds team is regularly involved in GP-led restructurings and continuation funds. The team works in tandem with the firm’s global network to advise on cross-border fund formation and fund finance. Former practice head Yong Ren and Lijuan Hou departed in September 2023.Practice head(s):
Monica Arora; Howard Beber; Nigel van Zyl
Key clients
Schroders Capital
Adams Street Partners
Cindat Capital Management
CDH Investments
Harvest Wealth Management Co., Ltd
Partners Group
Cathay Life Insurace
Hollyport Capital
Grand China Overseas Investment Management
Bessemer Venture Partners
Work highlights
- Advising leading fund of funds manager, Schroders Capital investing globally in venture and growth capital, buyouts and turnarounds.
- Advising Cindat Capital Management on restructuring and setting up a new US investment platform.
- Advising CDH Investments on issues relating to fundraising and operation of its new offshore real estate fund.
China > Real estate and construction: foreign firms Tier 3
The private equity real estate team at Proskauer Rose LLP is known for its skill in negotiating hotel deals, investments and transactions. The scope of the practice includes M&A, management agreements, mixed-used development, and distressed situations. Jeffrey Horwitz and Yuval Tal co-led the team. Tal divides his time between Hong Kong and Beijing, and advises on a range of corporate, M&A and securities matters, and handles work in newer areas such as museums, co-living and co-working properties. Associate Cynthia Cheng focuses on hotel project development from Hong Kong.Practice head(s):
Yuval Tal; Jeffrey Horwitz
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The well-balanced execution capability is the most notable strength of this team.’
‘Yuval Tal is by far the most efficient attorney that I have worked during my 48 years of business carrier.’
Key clients
Accor (H World Group, Qatar First Bank, Ennismore, Faena)
Grand China Overseas Investment Management
Hoteles City Express
CDH Investments
Galaxy Entertainment Group
Mori Building Real Estate Advisory Co.
Cindat Capital Management
Work highlights
- Represented Accor in the sale of its remaining interest in H World Group, formerly Huazhu Group, for $460 million.
- Advised Grand China Overseas Investment Management on the liquidation of its US real estate investments and the formation of a joint venture to reinvest in two real estate projects in the US.
- Advised Accor on entering exclusive negotiations to sell a 10.8% of its stake in Ennismore, to a consortium of Qatari investors led by Qatar First Bank for a total amount of $195 million.
China > Private equity: foreign firms Tier 4
Proskauer Rose LLP offers a dedicated Greater China private equity team that is recognised in the market for its co-investment work, both direct and indirect transactions, as well as structuring co-investment funds across China, India and Southeast Asia. Yuval Tal, who splits his time between Hong Kong and Beijing, also leads the team and has specialist expertise in the fields of hospitality, real estate, technology and finance.Practice head(s):
Yuval Tal
Key clients
Schroders Capital
Partners Group
Hollyport Capital
Work highlights
Hong Kong > Real estate
With a deep commitment to the hospitality and leisure sector, Proskauer Rose LLP's Hong Kong team is often sought after to handle cross-border transactions. This often includes negotiating hotel deals, from the sale of brands to advising on management contracts and regulatory issues. Splitting his time between Hong Kong and Beijing, Yuval Tal leads the team. Tal is supported by recommended associate Cynthia Cheng, who specialises in issues relating to hotel project developments.Practice head(s):
Yuval Tal; Jeffrey Horwitz
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Well-balanced execution capability is the most notable strength of this team.’
‘Yuval Tal is the most efficient lawyer that I have ever worked in my life.’
Key clients
Accor
Grand China Overseas Investment Management
Hoteles City Express
CDH Investments
Galaxy Entertainment Group
Mori Building Real Estate Advisory Co., Ltd
Cindat Capital Management
Work highlights
- Represented Accor in the sale of its remaining interest in H World Group Limited, formerly Huazhu Group Limited, for $460m.
- Advised Grand China Overseas Investment Management on the liquidation of its US real estate investments and the formation of a joint venture to reinvest in two real estate projects in the US.
- Advised Accor on entering an exclusive negotiations to sell a 10.8% of its stake in Ennismore to a consortium of Qatari investors led by Qatar First Bank for a total amount of $195m.
Hong Kong > Private equity
The team at Proskauer Rose LLP is known for handling a varied range of issues concerning co-investments, restructurings, and continuation funds. Dividing his time between Beijing and Hong Kong, practice head Yuval Tal has broad expertise in securities and M&A within the fintech, real estate, and healthcare sectors.Practice head(s):
Yuval Tal
Key clients
Partners Group
Hollyport Capital
Hong Kong > Corporate (including M&A)
Proskauer Rose LLP’s practice acts for clients from a diverse range of sectors, including fintech, healthcare, and hospitality, with particular emphasis on single asset transactions, and operational agreements. Notable clients include Hoteles City Express and Partners Group. Working between the Hong Kong and Beijing offices, Yuval Tal is hailed by clients as ‘the most efficient lawyer’, utilising his broad expertise in transactions across the real estate, entertainment, and hospitality sectors.Practice head(s):
Yuval Tal
Testimonials
‘Well balanced execution capability.’
‘Yuval Tal is the most efficient lawyer that I have ever worked in my 48 years of business carrier. ’
Key clients
Accor – H World Group
Partners Group
Accor – Qatar First Bank
B.M. Group
Hoteles City Express
Galaxy Entertainment Group
Proskauer Rose LLP > Firm Profile
Firm Overview: Proskauer has more than 800 lawyers across 12 offices worldwide. We are strategically strengthening our core practices and industry offerings ensuring that we continually innovate to meet the needs of the markets we serve. We are laser-focused on delivering outstanding client service. We work across borders with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.
Proskauer in Asia: Our Beijing and Hong Kong offices are led by partners with deep experience and expertise in the Asia market, who provide clients doing business in People’s Republic of China (PRC) and throughout Asia with advice on local matters as well as access to the versatility of their global platform. This depth and reach makes us particularly strong in complex cross-border transactions.
Proskauer provides clients with high-value advice on the laws of Hong Kong, the US and the UK, and has extensive and in-depth understanding of People’s Republic of China laws. We offer integrated and solutions-oriented services for cross-border transactions throughout Greater China, major Southeast Asian jurisdictions and the rest of the world. Our client base spans a number of industries from finance and private equity, to hospitality and real estate. The firm provides guidance to multinational clients on investing and doing business in Asia, as well as Asian companies investing and doing business around the world.
With particularly impressive deal experience in the private equity, real estate and hospitality sectors, the firm’s work for Accor, Grifols, and Schroders Capital, among others, has been praised by China Business Law Awards and Asian Legal Business.
Practice Areas:
Mergers and acquisitions
Private investment funds
Private equity real estate
Foreign direct investments
Hospitality, gaming and leisure
Joint ventures
Labour and employment
Dispute resolution and regulatory
Main Contacts
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| Yuval Tal |
Lawyer Profiles
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Ms Cynthia Cheng | Cynthia Cheng is a senior hospitality consultant in Proskauer’s Corporate Department and… | View Profile |
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Mr Yuval Tal | Yuval Tal is a partner in Proskauer’s Corporate Department where he co-heads… | View Profile |