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China > Banking and finance: foreign firms Tier 1

'One of the best teams in the market', White & Case LLP's banking and finance offering acts for major international and domestic banks along with alternative capital providers. It continues to strengthen its practice acting for private equity sponsors on leveraged finance transactions. 'Excellent partner' Eugene Man heads the team from Hong Kong, particularly noted for his work in structured private debt and credit financing. David Li is executive partner of the Beijing office, focusing on China inbound and outbound financing and investment transactions. Also in Beijing, Cherry Zhou has experience of sustainability-linked loans; Frank Shu is the go-to for Shanghai, experienced in acquisition finance, structured finance, and real estate finance.

China > Private equity: foreign firms Tier 1

White & Case LLP's China private equity team acts for significant private equity investors and targets in Greater China (as well as across the Asia-Pacific region) on major transactions. On the mainland, Vivian Tsoi acts for global corporations and Chinese state-owned and private enterprises on big ticket, multi-jurisdictional matters; Yan Yan is a recently-raised partner; and Amy Yang's wide-ranging practice includes private equity work. In Hong Kong, Daniel Yeh is Asia private equity head, while Christopher Kelly is also a well-known private equity practitioner. Transactions expert Alan Bao joined the Beijing office in March 2024 from O'Melveny.

China > Regulatory/compliance: foreign firms Tier 1

White & Case LLP‘s corporate investigations team in China routinely assists with the prevention and resolution of regulatory and criminal enforcement matters, as well as investigations and associated civil claims (both in China and globally). Providing notable support from Hong Kong, James Hsiao is experienced in international anti-corruption investigations, anti-money laundering, risk management, and regulatory and compliance issues. Anti-corruption investigation and compliance practitioner Bob Li is the key name in Beijing. Bingna Guo left the firm in October 2024.

China > Corporate and M&A: foreign firms Tier 2

Operating a fully integrated M&A team across offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, White & Case LLP displays ‘expert level knowledge’ when advising on outbound investments, complex joint ventures, and cross-continental acquisitions. Vivian Tsoi consistently acts for global corporations and Chinese state-owned entities. Yan Yan is a private equity specialist, and Alan Bao primarily concentrates on IPOs. Paul Tang is knowledgeable on dispositions and buyouts, and Amy Yang is also recommended.

China > Projects and energy: foreign firms Tier 2

White & Case LLP 'draws upon energy specialists across the globe, including in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore'. The team is known for its ability to handle the full scope of project development and financings within the renewables, oil and gas, mining and metals and infrastructure spaces, both within China and beyond it. Beijing-based practice head David Li  leverages his expertise in equity and debt financings throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America, working on projects across the energy, natural resources, utilities, and telecommunications industries. In Shanghai, Vivian Tsoi is recommended for US-China and Europe-China cross-border transactions. Yan Yan is a further name to note.