Proskauer Rose LLP > Beijing, China > Firm Profile

Proskauer Rose LLP
SUITE 5102, 51/F BEIJING YINTAI CENTRE, TOWER C
2 JIANGUOMENWAI AVENUE, CHAOYANG DISTRICT
BEIJING 100022
China

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

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Cynthia Cheng photo Ms Cynthia Cheng Cynthia Cheng is a senior hospitality consultant in Proskauer’s Corporate Department and…
Yuval Tal photo Mr Yuval Tal Yuval Tal is a partner in Proskauer’s Corporate Department where he co-heads…