King & Wood Mallesons assembles a robust corporate and M&A offering that spans the financial services, pharmaceuticals, and energy industries. The group supports a diverse client base of high profile state-owned enterprises, listed companies, and multinational corporations. Practice chief Ping Xu is well-versed in structuring, negotiating, and implementing cross-border transactions. Kaiding Wang has an established practice focusing on a range of transactions including cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and divestitures, while Jennifer (Lijuan) Yao presides over transactions related to the automotive industry. Xiaoping Liu is active in transactions related to the consumer goods sector.
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Key clients
- China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec)
- The State Development and Investment Group Co., LTD.
- FAW Group
- Weichai Holding Group Co., Ltd.
- LG Chem, Ltd.
- Jaguar Land Rover (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
- Youngor
- Royal Golden Eagle Group
- Winner Medical
- Vipshop Holdings Ltd. (VIPS. NYSE)
- TongFu Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (002156.SZ)
- Eoptolink Technology Inc., Ltd. (300502.SZ)
Work highlights
Advised Haier Group on its acquisition of 20% shares and 26.58% voting rights in Shanghai RAAS Blood Products Co., Ltd. held by Grifols S.A. for RMB 12.5 billion.
Acted for Yankuang Energy on its acquisition of controlling stake in SMT Scharf AG.
Advised Winner Medical on its acquisition of controlling stake in Global Resources International, Inc.
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.
Kaiding Wang
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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; Jennifer (Lijuan) Yao; Xiaoping Liu