The private equity team at DLA Piper is well-equipped to support major funds and investors across Asia with their downstream transactions, including the sale and acquisition of shares and strategic investments. The group advises on industrial deals across the semiconductor, technology, fintech, and TMT sectors, with particular strength in handling complex cross-border elements. In Beijing, James Chang brings both transactional and regulatory expertise to growth capital investments and buyouts. Well-regarded M&A specialist Qiang Li divides his time between Shanghai and New York.
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Testimonials
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‘James Chang is very proactive and business-minded.'
'DLA provides practical advice and manages processes well.'
'They work seamlessly with colleagues in their China affiliated firm.'
'Qiang Li always brings an interesting perspective.'
Key clients
- Templewater Hong Kong Limited
- Yun Chen Capital Cayman
- Huangshan Construction Investment Private Equity Fund Management Co., Ltd.
- JD Property Hong Kong Corporation Limited
- Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China
Work highlights
Advised Templewater, a leading Asia-Pacific private equity firm and its portfolio company Knight Auto Precision Engineering Pte. Ltd., a leading provider of precision engineering solutions for the semiconductor industry, on the successful acquisition of the Singapore-based Champion Precision Manufacturing Pte. Ltd., a leading supplier of precision components for semiconductor bonding machines and wafer testing processes.
Advised Yun Chen Capital Cayman, a subsidiary of Ping An Capital, on the sale of approximately 41.91% of the ordinary shares of Autohome Inc. for around USD1.8bn to Cartech Holding Company, a subsidiary of Haier Group.
Advised JD Property, the infrastructure investment and asset management arm of JD.com, on its acquisition of the LiFung Center, a 487,350-square-foot logistics facility in Shatin, Hong Kong, from London-based M&G Real Estate.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Luke Gannon
Other key lawyers
James Chang; Qiang Li