Mergers and Acquisitions

As China's economy increasingly integrates into the world economy, mergers and acquisitions ("M&A") have become more popular with companies as a means to gain corporate presence in a new market or to dispose of assets in order to better focus on core competencies. M&A is one of the key practice areas at Schinders and the lawyers in Schinders are well experienced in a large variety of transactions in M&A practice.

Our experience in M&A covers both domestic and cross-border transactions in various sectors including: finance, manufacturing, real estate, infrastructure and service industries. In handling M&A transactions, we adopt a resolution-oriented approach, guiding clients through the legal and regulatory complexity of China's fast-developing market. We are particularly recognized for our strong teamwork and effective management of sizeable and complex M&A transactions. We represent acquirers, target companies, financial advisors and major shareholders in a wide variety of industries and transactions.

Our services include:

● Designing the transaction structures

● Conducting legal due diligence

● Drafting and negotiating equity and asset acquisition agreements, merger agreements, spin-off and split-up      agreements, and related agreements

● Assisting in governmental filings, approvals, and registrations