Well known for its strong focus on the healthcare, insurance, and tech sectors, the corporate and M&A group at DLA Piper has an excellent track record in advising on a wide range of high-value, cross-border corporate cases. Luke Gannon heads up the practice, which is adept at handling the full life-cycle of corporate transactional matters. James Chang acts for buyers, sellers and sponsors in M&A deals, Qiang Li is instructed by multinational and domestic companies, and Roy Chan focuses on insurance and financial services matters.
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Testimonials
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'The team is well-structured, with partners that have a high level of experience in international projects and a good understanding of business events, providing the company with accurate and comprehensive advice on legal risk prevention.’
'James Chang brings outstanding expertise, extensive project experience and business logic, and can provide companies with integrated solutions that are tailored to them.’
'DLA Piper has a strong sense of service, possesses commercial acumen, and strives to act in the interests of clients.'
Key clients
- Yun Chen Capital Cayman
- Howden Insurance Brokers (HK) Limited
- Haier Smart Home Co Ltd
- JD Property Hong Kong Corporation Limited
- Global IBO Group Ltd.
- Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China
- Youlife International Holding Inc.
- Quarterhill Inc.
- British Steel Limited
- Wanbang Digital Energy Co, Ltd
Work highlights
Advising Yun Chen Capital Cayman on the sale of a 41.91% stake, worth USD 1.8 billion, in Autohome to the Cartech Holding Company.
Advising Haier Smart Home on its acquisition of Electrolux Group’s full equity stake in Electrolux South Africa Proprietary for approximately USD228 million.
Advising Quarterhill on the sale of a 50% stake in Chinese joint venture Xuzhou-PAT Control Technologies to its joint venture partner XCMG Construction Machinery Co.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Luke Gannon
Other key lawyers
James Chang; Qiang Li; Roy Chan