Morrison & Foerster’s tax practice is particularly active in cutting-edge sectors including technology, media, life sciences, and fintech, advising on internal tax planning, fund formation, private equity investments, and complex corporate structuring. The team is also distinguished by its ability to manage the full tax lifecycle of SPAC and de-SPAC transactions. Practice head Matthew Lau is a key contact for cross-border matters, with deep knowledge of both US and Asia tax regimes. Zhifei Xie regularly advises on the tax structuring of high-value M&A transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘MoFo’s Hong Kong-based tax practice stands out for its unique combination of local and international expertise, particularly through the presence of a US tax team on the ground in Hong Kong. This allows Asian clients to access high-quality US tax advice in their own time zone, resulting in efficient and seamless service.'
'The team is especially strong in complex, transaction-related tax matters, with deep technical knowledge and practical experience across a wide range of cross-border deals.'
‘Matt Lau, a tax partner at MoFo Hong Kong, is highly regarded for his expertise in US tax matters, providing clients with real-time US tax advice from within the region. He is known for his deep transaction-related knowledge, responsiveness, reliability, and clear communication.'
Key clients
- Alibaba Group Holding Limited
- Ally Bridge Group
- Amperex Technology Limited
- Ascendent Capital Partners Asia
- Bain Capital
- BlackRock Group Limited
- Celadon Holdings, LLC
- China Investment Corporation
- Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.
- FormFactor Inc.
- Fujitsu Limited
- FWD Group
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Matthew Lau
Other key lawyers
Zhifei Xie