
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP advises Asia-based and international private equity funds and financial sponsors on a broad range of regional and global transactions, from auctions, exits, take-privates and growth investments to distressed deals, secondaries and private investments in public equity (PIPEs). Practice head Charles Ching acts for sponsors and investment banks on PE investments in Asia, outbound M&A by Asian investors and regional joint ventures. Chris Welty counsels sponsors and corporates on leveraged and managed buyouts, public-to-privates, joint ventures and minority investments. Sandy Lin leverages her international experience on cross-border transactions, while Jie Yuan handles M&A, investments and corporate matters.
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Key clients
- Advent International
- Deutsche Bank
- Eight Roads
- EQT Private Capital Asia
- MBK Partners
- NWS Holdings
- Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board
- PAG Capital
- Public Sector Pension Investment Board
- TPG Capital Asia
- TPG Growth
- Trustar Capital
Work highlights
Advising Deutsche Bank as lead financial advisor to a fund advised by DCP Capital in connection with DCP Capital’s $1.7 billion proposed acquisition and potential take-private of HKEx-listed Sun Art Retail Group Ltd.
Advising NWS Holdings Limited and funds advised by Unitas Capital in the sale of Hyva to Jost Werke SE for $425 million.
Advising the management of Smart Share Global Limited in a proposed $325 million take-private transaction in a consortium together with Trustar Capital.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Charles Ching
Other key lawyers
Chris Welty; Sandy Lin; Jie Yuan



