Covering cross-border M&A, takeovers, and joint ventures extensively, the Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP practice has a strong track record of acting for domestic and international companies across the e-commerce, tech, and healthcare sectors. Since the departure of former managing partner Tim Gardner in April 2024, Charles Ching heads the team from both Hong Kong and Shanghai, primarily concentrating on acquisitions and private equity matters. The ‘innovative’ Yujing Liu is recommended for foreign direct investment and general corporate matters.
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‘Weil has an undisputed leadership in the field of corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A), handling complex cross-border M&A and restructuring transactions, and is widely recognized in the industry. Deep industry experience with extensive experience in multiple industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. It can provide in-depth and forward-looking legal advice. Global service capabilities with a global network, especially in the North American, European and Asian markets. It has strong cross-border transaction capabilities, providing seamless global legal support for customers.'
‘Charles Ching has extensive experience in corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A), especially in handling highly complex cross-border transactions. He has deep industry insight and strategic thinking, and is able to predict market trends and develop forward-looking strategic recommendations for clients. Charles performs well in complex negotiations and can efficiently coordinate the interests of all parties to ensure smooth transactions. Charles is always able to respond quickly to client needs and provide detailed and accurate legal advice.'
'Yujing Liu has a strong ability in legal research and analysis and is able to deeply understand complex legal issues and provide effective solutions. She is good at using innovative legal thinking to solve emerging problems faced by clients and put forward practical suggestions.'
Key clients
- Advent International
- Alibaba Group
- Alibaba.com
- Citigroup Asia
- Eight Roads
- EQT Private Capital Asia (formerly known as BPEA EQT/Baring Private Equity Asia)
- NWS Holdings
- Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investment)
- Silicon Motion
- TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy (formerly known as Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor, TZS)
Work highlights
Advised Advent International in its investment in VNU Exhibitions Asia (“VNU EA”), a leading host of exhibitions and conferences in China.
Advised Citigroup Asia as financial advisor to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Chindata Group, in the US$3.16 billion take-private of Chindata Group (NASDAQ: CD), a hyperscale data center company operating in China.
Advised Alibaba.com in its acquisition of a controlling interest in Visable Group, operator of a leading European business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform.
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Practice head
Charles Ching
Other key lawyers
Yujing Liu