Partnering with you in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau ......Jeremy Ong Partner, Hong Kong +852 2846...
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Partnering with you in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area
Transcript of Partnering with you in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau ......Jeremy Ong Partner, Hong Kong +852 2846...
Partnering with you in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area
About Us Practice FocusSelected Experience in GBAContact us
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INTRODUCTION
Shih Yann LooMember of Baker McKenzie Global Executive Committee and GBA Lead
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) remains one of China’s most ambitious and high profile initiatives to date, promoting the integration of nine Mainland cities and two Special Administrative Regions to create a Bay Area to rival the likes of Tokyo, New York and San Francisco as a global economic, innovation and technology hub.
With over 40 years’ experience in advising on doing business in Greater China, we are widely recognized as having the pre-eminent China practice in the legal service industry. Having more than 300 lawyers based in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, we bring an in-depth understanding of China and the Greater Bay Area’s cultural, political and legal conditions. In addition, as the first international law firm that has obtained a Joint Operation (JO) license in the China (Shanghai) Free Trade Zone, we provide responsive and integrated services to multinational and Chinese companies doing business cross-border into and out of China.
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ABOUT US
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In 2015, Baker McKenzie FenXun (FTZ) Joint Operation Office in China (Shanghai) Free Trade Zone was established in order to combine top-tier international legal service as well as PRC legal service to better serve our clients.
The Joint Operation allows Baker McKenzie and FenXun Partners to provide collaborative responses to client needs, including joint execution of client matters, secondments of lawyers between the firms and exchange of know how. Through the Joint Operation Office, they are able to provide PRC law related legal advice as well as legal opinions for our Chinese and Multinational clients.
Founded in 1949, Baker McKenzie advises many of the worlds most dynamic and successful business organizations through more than 12,000 people in 77 offices in 46 countries and regions. The Firm is known for its global perspective, deep understanding of the local language and culture of business, uncompromising commitment to excellence, and world-class fluency in its client service. For the eleventh consecutive year, Acritas has named our Firm the world’s strongest law firm brand, ranking us No. 1 in each of the four core brand measures - Awareness, Favorability, Multi-jurisdictional litigation and
Multi-jurisdictional deals.
FenXun is a law firm established in Beijing in 2009. Ever since FenXun has been growing very fast and now there are more than 100 legal professionals in our Beijing, Shanghai, Hainan and Shenzhen offices. Its main practice areas include: M&A, Capital Market, Asset Securitization, Fund Formation & Investment, Competition & Anti-trust, Banking & Finance, Financial Services, Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Real Estate and Taxation.
Awards and Rankings
Baker McKenzieInternational Law Firm of the Year - China Business Law Journal, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013
International Law Firm of the Year - China Law & Practice, 2020, 2016, 2014, 2011
FenXunTop 10 Fastest growing firms in China - Asia Legal Business, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
Notable Achievers - China Business Law Journal, 2019
Rising Law Firm of the Year - Asia Legal Business, 2019, 2018, 2017
Baker McKenzie FenXunJoint Operation Office Award, Law Firm of the Year - Chambers AsiaPacific, Chambers China Awards, 2020
Real Estate & REITsWe have the longest-standing China related real estate and hotel legal practice among all international law firms – started in 1990 and continue to grow in China as part of our unrivaled legal platform in Asia. We have handled almost every kind of real estate and hotel products, projects and transactions in China.
Band 1 law firm for Real Estate (China) - Chambers Asia Pacific, 2008-2021
Corporate/M&AWe have a long history of assisting strategic and financial investors with structuring and executing corporate and M&A investments in China. Our dedicated M&A team of about 50 lawyers across our Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong offices consistently acts for diverse clients around the globe on inbound investments and for Chinese companies investing abroad.
Leading Law Firm for Corporate/M&A: The Elite (China) - Chambers Asia Pacific, 2021, 2020
Banking and FinanceWe are the leading Chinese and international law joint platform with substantial global and local resources in the banking and finance space. We represent financial sponsors, corporate entities and financial institutions and advise lenders and borrowers at all stages of transactions.
Leading Law Firm for Banking and Finance (China) - Chambers Asia Pacific, 2011-2021
Capital MarketsOur Capital Markets practice group is experienced in corporate securities and IPO transactions. Our team includes over 30 lawyers who are qualified to practice in jurisdictions including Hong Kong, the United States and etc.
Leading Law Firm for Capital Markets: Debt (China) - Chambers Asia Pacific, 2012-2019.Financial ServicesOur Financial Services Group comprises lawyers with specialist industry and regulatory knowledge across all financial services sectors. With our strong contentious and non-contentious financial services practice, we are uniquely positioned to assist clients with regulatory proceedings.
Leading Law Firm for Financial Services (China) - Chambers Asia Pacific, 2015-2021
EmploymentWe offer clients a full range of labor and employment law-related services, with senior specialists who are able to advise on contentious, non-contentious, investigatory and other employment-related areas.
Band 1 Law Firm for Employment: PRC Law (China) - Chambers Asia Pacific, 2013-2021
TaxWe have maintained an experienced and well-established tax practice in China for nearly 30 years. We have a team of dedicated tax lawyers based in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Our China Tax Practice is top-tiered and first-ranked by leading directories and legal publications including Chambers, Asia Pacific Legal 500, ALB China Law Awards, International Tax Review and China Law & Practice.
Band 1 Law Firm for Tax: PRC Law (China) - Chambers Asia Pacific, 2011-2021
IPWith comprehensive IP services covering China, our extensive experience is complemented by dedicated resources and expertise to effectively provide IP advice. We are able to tailor our advice to meet the specific needs of your industry.
Band 1 Law Firm for Intellectual Property (China) - Chambers Asia Pacific, 2012– 2021
Technology, Media & TelecommunicationsThe depth and breadth of our TMT team enables us to mobilize specialists across our network with deep expertise in a wide range of areas. We have been working with TMT giants on a number of transactions and matters in different jurisdictions around the world for decades.
Leading Law Firm for TMT (China) - Chambers Asia Pacific, 2017-2021
Pharmaceutical and HealthcareWe have 70-year experience advising clients in the pharmaceutical, health and medical industry. Our group includes non-lawyer medical experts, lawyers who are medical practitioners and lawyers who hold PhDs in medical related fields.
Leading Law Firm for Life Sciences (China) - Chambers Asia Pacific, 2014-2021
PRACTICE FOCUS
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SELECTED EXPERIENCE IN GBA
HKD/ CNH offshore club
LocationGuangzhou
Deal TypeBankinng and Finance
Advised on a HKD/ CNH offshore club deal financing and a RMB onshore facility for refinancing an existing offshore and onshore deal which funded a management buy-out, the real estate project of which is located in Guangzhou.
UPMG
LocationShenzhen
Deal TypeIntellectual Property
Advised on the (i) draft contract for the establishment of a special VIP maternity clinics by UPMG’s China subsidiary and a PRC hospital and (ii) license agreement between UPMG and a PRC hospital for the use of Johns Hopkins name and trademarks and (iii) a pro forma contract for the saleof equipment and provision of consultancy services by Shenzhen UPMG to a PRC hospital.
Tencent Holdings
LocationHong Kong
Deal TypeFinancial Services
Advised on its establishment of a joint venture with ICBC, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Hillhouse Capital and AdrianCheng. The joint venture is called Infinium, a FinTech platform that aims to bring a new virtual banking experience.
A Client
LocationShenzhen
Deal TypeEmployment
Advised on termination of several employees located in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Chengdu due to restructuring. Among those employees, there werelocal HR, chairman and committee members of the company’s labor union.
Life-Space Group
LocationHong Kong, Australia
Deal TypeM&A
Acted for Life-Space Group owners, a privately-owned Australian probiotic market leader, entering into a binding agreement for the sale of 100% of itsshares to China-based BY-HEALTH Group, which headquartered in Guangzhou.
An Offshore Drilling Service Provider
LocationShenzhen
Deal TypeTax
Advise a multinational company on the China regulatory, tax, customs and immigration aspects of an offshore drilling project in South China Sea. Ourclient is allegedly the first offshore drilling service provider engaged by a SOE’s Shenzhen branch which is China’s largest producer of offshore crudeoil and natural gas.
Spring Real Estate Investment Trust
LocationGuangzhou, Hong Kong
Deal TypeReal Estate
Advised on its acquisition of Huamao Place shopping mall, a 7 storey retail development with total GFA of144,925 sqm in Huizhou, Guangdong.
Yuexiu REIT
LocationGuangzhou
Deal TypeReal Estate
Advised on its proposed investment in Guangzhou International Finance Centre. Guangzhou IFC is one of the ten tallest skyscrapers in the world and alandmark building located in the centre business district of Guangzhou.
Yuexiu Property Company Limited
LocationGuangzhou, Hong Kong
Deal TypeReal Estate
Advised on its acquisitions of an 86% interest in Guangzhou City Pinxiu Property Development Company Limited.
Wolverine World Wide
LocationMainland China, Hong Kong and Macau
Deal TypeJoint Venture
Advised on its joint venture with Xtep International Holdings to develop, market and distribute Merrell and Saucony products in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. The joint venture plans to open new stores under the Merrell and Saucony banners, with the majority slated for shopping malls in China’s larger cities, coupled with an increasing presence for these brands in Hong Kong and Macau.
INEOS Styrolution
LocationShenzhen
Deal TypeM&A
Advised INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, on its the acquisition of the polystyrene sites in Foshan, Guangdong, from Total S.A..
Evergrande
LocationShenzhen
Deal TypeM&A
Advised on its acquisition, through its subsidiary based in Shenzhen, of 58.07% equity interest in the registered capital of Shanghai CENAT New Energy Company Limited from Shenzhen Clou Electronics Co., Ltd. and an individual for a totalconsideration of RMB1,059,777,500.
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Rico ChanPartner, Hong Kong +852 2846 1971rico.chan @bakermckenzie.com
Real Estate
Kevin YuanSenior Counsel, Shanghai+86 21 6105 [email protected]
Financial Services
Isabella LiuPartner, Hong Kong+852 2846 1689isabella.liu @bakermckenzie.com
IP & Healthcare
Karen Man Partner, Hong Kong+852 2846 1004karen.man @bakermckenzie.com
Financial Services
Jeff Xu Partner, Shanghai+86 21 6105 [email protected]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Lex Kuo Registered Foreign Lawyer, Hong Kong+852 2846 [email protected]
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Shirley WangPartner, Beijing+86 10 5649 [email protected]
Banking & Finance
Kenneth Ching Partner, Hong Kong+852 2846 [email protected]
Banking & Finance
Jonathan IsaacsRegistered Foreign Lawyer, Hong Kong+852 2846 [email protected]
Employment
Christina Lee Partner, Hong Kong+852 2846 1692christina.lee @bakermckenzie.com
Capital Markets
Jeremy Ong Partner, Hong Kong+852 2846 [email protected]
REITs
Jason NgPartner, Hong Kong+852 2846 2443jason.ng @bakermckenzie.com
Funds
Martin Tam Partner, Hong Kong+852 2846 1629martin.tam @bakermckenzie.com
Insurance
Amy LingRegistered Foreign Lawyer, Hong Kong+852 2846 2190amy.ling @bakermckenzie.com
Tax
CONTACT US FOR YOUR GBA LEGAL NEEDS AND CONNECTIVITY ISSUES
Derek PoonPartner, Hong Kong+852 2846 [email protected]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Yingzhe WangPartner, Beijing+86 10 5649 6088wangyingzhe @fenxunlaw.com
Capital Markets
Shih Yann Loo Member of Baker McKenzie Global Executive Committee and GBA Lead +852 2846 1727shihyann.loo @bakermckenzie.com
GBA Lead / IP & Technology
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About Baker McKenzie FenXun (FTZ) Joint Operation Office In April 2015 we are the first international law firm to be approved to set up Baker McKenzie FenXun Joint Operation Office in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone.
Staffed with both locally admitted and foreign-licensed lawyers from Baker McKenzie and FenXun Partners.
We provide one-stop-shop international and local law legal services and opinion to world-leading local and international companies on a wide range of industries, projects and transactions.
©2021 Baker McKenzie FenXun (FTZ) Joint Operation Office. All rights reserved.
Baker McKenzie FenXun (FTZ) Joint Operation Office is a joint operation between Baker & McKenzie LLP, an Illinois limited liability partnership, and FenXun Partners, a Chinese law firm. The Joint Operation has been approved by the Shanghai Justice Bureau. In accordance with the common terminology used in professional service organizations, reference to a “partner” means a person who is a partner, or equivalent, in such a law firm. Similarly, reference to an “office” means an office of any such law firm. This may qualify as “Attorney Advertising” requiring notice in some jurisdictions. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
