Specialising in the TMT, healthcare, and real estate industries, the Morrison Foerster practice has extensive expertise in handling high-value IPOs and multi-jurisdictional M&A. The firm’s diverse array of clients includes major financial institutions, international software companies, and tech conglomerates, with the Beijing-based co-heads Rongjing Zhao and Paul McKenzie bringing vast experience in cross-border joint ventures and growth capital investments to the group. Chuan Sun also co-leads from Shanghai, primarily focusing on business separation transactions, whilst Siyu Gao, Sarah Wang, and Bingye Wu are all highlighted as integral members of the outfit.
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Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- 'MoFo is exceptional in tackling complex transactions and managing intricate issues, such as government relationship, restructuring, national security, and regulatory matters.'
- 'The team leverages its extensive global and interdisciplinary expertise in handling intricate regulatory and operational issues for us.'
- 'The team always provides comprehensive and pragmatic legal advice, considering all possible legal and commercial implications.'
- 'Their commitment impresses me, as they consistently go above and beyond to secure the best outcomes for us, and their responsiveness is unparalleled.'
Clients clés
- Alibaba Group
- Arm Limited
- GLP
- Jamieson Wellness
- Softbank
- Softbank Vision Fund
- Silver Crest
Points forts
Advised SoftBank Group Corp. and SoftBank Vision Fund (together, “SoftBank”) on their acquisition of a substantial interest in Arm China, as a necessary step enabling the planned listing of Arm Limited.
Advised Alibaba Group Holding Limited (AGH) in the renegotiation and amendment of various agreements between AGH and Ant Group Co., Ltd. (Ant) related to AGH’s acquisition of a 33% stake in Ant, China’s leading financial services and technology company.
Advised Amperex Technology Limited in its RMB14 billion joint ventures for mid-size battery cells and packs and US$1.5 billion technology cross-license arrangement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Responsable de la pratique
Thomas Chou; Marcia Ellis; Paul McKenzie; Chuan Sun; Rongjing Zhao
Autres avocats clés
Yilong Luo; Sarah Wang; Bingye Wu; Bilin Chen