At Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, the corporate and M&A team has a solid track record in advising on international corporate transactions. The client roster includes technology, energy, and life sciences companies; Ning Zhang is sought after by financial institutions to assist with corporate matters. Zhang co-heads the practice with Maurice Hoo, a key contact for TMT-related transactions, and Edwin Luk, who handles matters for companies in the renewable energy and mining industries. Alex Wang has left the firm.
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Testimonials
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'MLB's M&A team is known for its global vision and cross-industry expertise, offering a full range of services including acquisitions, spin-offs, tender offers and public-to-private transactions. The team has deep experience in cross-border transactions and excellent strategic consulting capabilities, providing not only legal compliance advice but also business feasibility analysis.’
'Ning Zhang stands out for their deep industry expertise and the ability to quickly understand the technical details of our business; efficient project management capabilities, providing comprehensive legal analysis in tight timelines; and strong commercial sensitivity.'
Key clients
- CS Capital
- Huaxin Cement
- Bruker Corporation
- Hillhouse Capital
- B Capital
- Centurium Capita
- CMG-SDIC Capital Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised Huaxin Cement on its acquisition of a 100% stake in Natal Portland Cement (NPC), a major cement producer based in South Africa, from Brazil’s InterCement.
Advised Bruker Corporation on its $392.6 million acquisition of NanoString Technologies.
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Practice head
Ning Zhang; Maurice Hoo; Edwin Luk