Advising notable clients such as Ascendent Capital Partners, Happiness Capital, and Ally Bridge Group, the team at Morrison & Foerster is active across the life sciences and education sectors. Practice head Marcia Ellis is noted for her specialism in public M&A, buyouts, and disposals and acquisitions. Yilong Luo is recommended for his broad knowledge of privatisations and de-SPAC transactions. Maureen Ho has now left the firm.
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Key clients
- Ark Pacific Capital
- Ally Bridge Group
- Alibaba Group
- Affirma Capital Managers (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
- Ascendent Capital Partners
- Bain Capital Credit
- BlackRock
- C2 Capital
- Celadon Partners
- Farallon Capital Asia
Work highlights
Advised Ascendent Capital Partners on its agreement to privatise Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. in an all-cash deal valuing Hollysys at approximately US$1.66 billion.
Advised Ascendent Capital Partners as an existing investor on a merger of the core overseas education business of NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited with Gravitas Education Holdings Inc.
Represented Celadon Partners in its launch of GeneFab, LLC, and represented GeneFab in its acquisition of chemistry, manufacturing, and controls capabilities from Senti Biosciences, Inc. at a valuation of approximately $38 million.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Marcia Ellis
Other key lawyers
Yilong Luo