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M&A EXECUTION IN CHINA:
WHAT EVERY DEAL TEAM NEEDS TO KNOW
The M&A transaction process in China, from memo of understanding to contract signing through regulatory approval, is complex and multifaceted, and at some stages, lacks transparency. If any part of the deal team loses sight of its place in the process, the deal will fall apart. Building the right deal team and establishing clear roles and responsibilities is critical to success. This panel will explore the roles of local law firms, international law firms, and investment banks in the deal process and secrets to building a team that can successfully navigate the rapidly evolving issues of timing, structure, due diligence, and most importantly, getting the deal closed.
MODERATOR:
Kevin Y. Qian, Partner
MWE China Law Offices, China
Kevin Qian, founding partner of MWE China Law Offices based in Shanghai, has broad experience in the areas of corporate and commercial law. Mr. Qian was nominated in 2006 by the International Who’s Who of Corporate Governance Lawyers as one of the “World’s Leading Practitioners." MORE>
PANELISTS:
Michael G. DeSombre, Partner
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Hong Kong
Michael DeSombre has focused his practice on public and private merger and acquisition transactions, leveraged buyouts, and direct investments in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and elsewhere in Asia. Mr. DeSombre is recognized as one of the foremost M&A and private equity lawyers in the world by several publications including Chambers Global. MORE>
Michael V. Gisser, Partner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, United States
Michael Gisser actively advises clients throughout the world in a range of industries with respect to mergers and acquisitions, corporate and international transactions, as well as major firm clients in the real estate, technology and entertainment industries. The Los Angeles Daily Journal has consistently listed Michael Gisser as one of California's top "Rainmakers." MORE>
Mark Mihanovic, Partner
McDermott Will & Emery LLP, United States
Mark Mihanovic heads McDermott Will & Emery’s Silicon Valley Corporate Practice and serves as corporate liaison partner in the firm’s strategic alliance with MWE China Law Offices. His practice is focused on the areas of corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions involving companies in a broad range of industries. MORE>
James Zukin, Senior Managing Director
Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, United States
James Zukin is the Chairman of Asia and founding member of the Board of Directors of Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, where he spearheads the firm’s emerging market strategy. Mr. Zukin often presents on Chinese M&A and restructuring issues to various Chinese officials. MORE>
WHAT EVERY DEAL TEAM NEEDS TO KNOW
The M&A transaction process in China, from memo of understanding to contract signing through regulatory approval, is complex and multifaceted, and at some stages, lacks transparency. If any part of the deal team loses sight of its place in the process, the deal will fall apart. Building the right deal team and establishing clear roles and responsibilities is critical to success. This panel will explore the roles of local law firms, international law firms, and investment banks in the deal process and secrets to building a team that can successfully navigate the rapidly evolving issues of timing, structure, due diligence, and most importantly, getting the deal closed.
MODERATOR:
Kevin Y. Qian, Partner
MWE China Law Offices, China
Kevin Qian, founding partner of MWE China Law Offices based in Shanghai, has broad experience in the areas of corporate and commercial law. Mr. Qian was nominated in 2006 by the International Who’s Who of Corporate Governance Lawyers as one of the “World’s Leading Practitioners." MORE> PANELISTS:
Michael G. DeSombre, Partner
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Hong Kong
Michael DeSombre has focused his practice on public and private merger and acquisition transactions, leveraged buyouts, and direct investments in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and elsewhere in Asia. Mr. DeSombre is recognized as one of the foremost M&A and private equity lawyers in the world by several publications including Chambers Global. MORE>Michael V. Gisser, Partner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, United States
Michael Gisser actively advises clients throughout the world in a range of industries with respect to mergers and acquisitions, corporate and international transactions, as well as major firm clients in the real estate, technology and entertainment industries. The Los Angeles Daily Journal has consistently listed Michael Gisser as one of California's top "Rainmakers." MORE>Mark Mihanovic, Partner
McDermott Will & Emery LLP, United States
Mark Mihanovic heads McDermott Will & Emery’s Silicon Valley Corporate Practice and serves as corporate liaison partner in the firm’s strategic alliance with MWE China Law Offices. His practice is focused on the areas of corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions involving companies in a broad range of industries. MORE>James Zukin, Senior Managing Director
Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, United States
James Zukin is the Chairman of Asia and founding member of the Board of Directors of Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, where he spearheads the firm’s emerging market strategy. Mr. Zukin often presents on Chinese M&A and restructuring issues to various Chinese officials. MORE>