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    We have worked in Asia and with Asian businesses for many years and have had a presence in the region since the 1990s. Our clients, ranging from early-stage businesses to the world’s foremost brands, demand intelligent and innovative legal and business solutions from a team attuned to the nuances of working in such a diverse and dynamic region. 

    Our long-established offices in Shanghai and Beijing have excellent local, regional and national connections and a history of helping foreign businesses establish operations in China. Our office in Hong Kong serves international and local clients doing business in Hong Kong, Greater China, and the ASEAN region, or using Hong Kong as a platform for their international investments. Our association with leading South Korean firm, DR&AJU, adds an important dimension to both our inbound and outbound Asia capability. We also have a network of contacts in South-east Asia that can help clients looking to work in those countries.

    Our local lawyers work alongside our teams in Europe, many of whom have extensive experience of working with Asian companies. This combined team supports Asian clients looking for help in many areas as they expand internationally, including M&A, commercial contracts, intellectual property, real estate, employment and immigration, and tax. We advise a number of Asian companies that have quickly become global brands, helping them with their landmark international investments.

    While we can cover many different sectors our group is particularly recognised for its work in the technology, life sciences and real estate sectors. We also have a growing reputation for helping Asian high-net worth individuals with their commercial and private investments, as well as providing a full portfolio of private client services.

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    A major shareholder of Alibaba Health Information Technology Limited (HKEX: 0241) on the Securities and Futures Commission Takeovers Panel proceedings in relation to the acquisition of CITIC 21CN Co., Limited by Alibaba Group (HKEX: 9988; NYSE: BABA).

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    USD2.8 million fund raising for Agribuddy Limited

    Agribuddy Limited on its preferred shares issuance, which forms part of its Series A financing, and raised USD2.8 million completed in the fourth quarter of 2018. Agribuddy is principally engaged in the management of agricultural support application which aims to boost the economic conditions and quality of life for small farmers in emerging nations.

    Mark Chan

    HKD290 million acquisition of shares of Auto Brave Limited from Huarong Investment

    Acute Peak Investments Limited on the HKD290 million proposed acquisition of shares of Auto Brave Limited, an investment company which is principally engaged in the provision of foundation and substructure construction services in Hong Kong, from Huarong Investment Stock Corporation Limited (HKEX: 2277)

    Acquisition of business segment from Danish FLSmitdth

    Nantong Rainbow Heavy industries, the Nantong-based manufacturer of heavy machineries (eg portal and overhead cranes) on the acquisition of the "material handling" business segment (including the Wadgassen factory in Saarland / Germany) from the Danish plant manufacturer FLSmitdth.

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    Acquisition of wks Technik GmbH

    China Construction Group, a member company of the CASIC Group, on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in wks Technik GmbH.

    Acquisition of SMA Railway Technology GmbH

    Beijing Dinghan Technology Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese SOE in the engineering sector, on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in SMA Railway Technology GmbH from SMA Solar Technology AG by Hong Kong Dinghan Holdings Group Co., Limited.

    Qun Huang, lic. iur.
    Dr. Kathrin Monen, LL.M.

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