Tim Gardner > Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile

The private equity group at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP specialises in the largest and most complex cross-border transactions for premium financial sponsor clients, handling deals of all types including auctions, exits, take-privates, distressed deals and PIPEs. Across both public and private transactions, the practice has demonstrated significant expertise in multiple growth sectors, from advanced manufacturing and pharmaceuticals to media and technology. Splitting his time between Shanghai and Beijing, China practice head Charles Ching is one of the best regarded PE lawyers in the region, who, in addition to representing top PE sponsors, is regularly referred to by major investment banks. In Beijing, counsel Yujing Liu focuses on representing Chinese companies in their outbound investments, while Shanghai-based Kenny Yu is adept regarding competitive and proprietary buyouts, as well as fund formation. Tim Gardner also has a strong reputation in the market.

Praised for their ‘wealth of experience’, the team at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has broad experience in distressed M&A, spin-offs, and takeovers. Tim Gardner leads the team and is known for his deep knowledge of share repurchases, SPAC business combinations, and equity fundraisings. Sandy Lin utilises her ‘expertise and impressive track record’ to advise sovereign wealth funds and Chinese financial sponsors on transactions across the TMT, manufacturing, and insurance sectors. Dual qualified in Hong Kong and the UK, Henry Ong is well-placed to advise financial sponsors and international investors on co-investments and corporate governance issues. Chris Welty has extensive expertise in public-to-private, and both leveraged and managed buyout transactions.

The team at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP displays deep experience across the full spectrum of private equity matters, including international and regional investments, distressed M&A, and spin-offs. The team advises a number of family offices, and both international and Asia-based sovereign wealth and pension funds on auctions, exits, and PIPEs. Tim Gardner leads the team, primarily acting for financial sponsors and private equity firms in IPOs and cross-border deals. Chris Welty is noted for his vast experience in take private transactions involving public North American companies. Welty also frequently handles numerous leveraged and managed buyouts for a range of strategic corporate clients. ‘Great mind‘ Sandy Lin advises a range of private equity sponsors and sovereign wealth funds on restructuring issues and minority investments. Counsel Jie Yuan is noted for her expertise in LBOs and growth equity investments.