King & Wood Mallesons possesses ‘extensive experience’ in a wide range of corporate transactions, advising private enterprises, significant state-owned enterprises, and publicly listed companies. The firm is adept in M&A financing and tax planning, private equity investment, state-owned enterprise mergers and restructuring, and strategic investments. Ping Xu leads the practice with deep expertise in structuring, negotiating, and implementing cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. Ling Huang is experienced in both inbound and outbound transactions across industries such as aviation, energy, and financial services, while Jennifer (Lijuan) Yao specialises in the automobile and mobility sector. Other key members of the team include Kaiding Wang and Xiaoping Liu, who focus on cross-border M&A and private equity transactions.
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‘The team was totally committed to supporting our business in achieving the contemplated transactions. Great expertise and helpful assistance.’
‘The King & Wood Mallesons team has extensive experience and is familiar with the entire process of cross-border M&A transactions. They can not only complete text work but also provide strategic advice.’
‘Mengbi (Morgan) Jiang has extensive experience in M&A transactions and is able to communicate effectively.'
Key clients
- China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec)
- Yankuang Energy
- Unistrong
- Weichai
- SAIC Motor Corporation Limited
- Daimler
- Haier Group
- LG Chem, Ltd.
- BYD Electronic (International) Company Limited
- Reckitt Benckiser
Work highlights
- Represented Reckitt Benckiser in the sale of its OTC business Guilong Pharmaceuticals in China.
- Advised the subsidiary of Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) Group on the acquisition of Veda International Holding Co., Ltd.
- Advised the subsidiary of Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) Group on the acquisition of Veda International Holding Co., Ltd.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Harry Du
Kaiding Wang
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ling Huang
Jennifer (Lijuan) Yao
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Xiaoping Liu
Practice head
Ping Xu
Other key lawyers
Kaiding Wang; Ling Huang; Jennifer (Lijuan) Yao; Xiaoping Liu; Harry Du; Mengbi (Morgan) Jiang