Morgan, Lewis & Bockius fields an experienced corporate team with a strong track record advising on complex cross-border transactions for a global client base that includes Fortune 500 companies, multinational conglomerates, sovereign wealth funds, and prominent private equity firms. The team handles a broad range of mandates, from public and private M&A to buyouts, joint ventures, restructurings, and exits. Co-chair Ning Zhang has advised on multiple multi-billion Dollar transactions, while fellow co-chairs Maurice Hoo and Edwin Luk bring notable strengths in private equity and corporate finance, respectively.
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  • 'The team is renowned for its global perspective and cross-industry expertise, providing a full range of services including acquisitions, spin-offs, takeover bids, and public-to-private transactions. The team possesses extensive experience in cross-border transactions and exceptional strategic consulting capabilities, offering not only legal and compliance advice but also a strong focus on business feasibility analysis. In recent years, the firm has demonstrated outstanding innovation: pioneering the integration of ESG and sustainability factors into M&A due diligence; and developing specialized technology M&A practices, focusing on transaction risks in emerging technology fields such as AI and data security.'
  • 'We have collaborated with Ning Zhang's team at MLB on numerous cross-border investment projects. His strengths lie in his deep industry expertise, which enables him to quickly understand the technical details of our business; his efficient project management capabilities, providing comprehensive legal analysis within tight timeframes; and his strong business acumen, advising on not only compliance but also commercial feasibility. '

  • 'Compared to other law firms, their advantage lies in transforming complex legal issues into actionable business strategies. In terms of service quality, they are responsive, provide high-quality documentation, and offer transparent pricing.'

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Key clients

  • CS Capital
  • Huaxin Cement
  • Bruker Corporation
  • Hillhouse Capital

Work highlights

Advised CMG-SDIC Capital Co., Ltd in connection with the US $2 billion privatization of China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings Co. Limited.
Advised Huaxin Cement on its latest acquisition of 100% of Natal Portland Cement.
Represented Bruker Corporation in its $392.6 million acquisition of NanoString Technologies, Inc.

Practice head

Ning Zhang; Maurice Hoo; Edwin Luk

Other key lawyers

Connie Cheung; Kuinan Wei; Yan Zeng