Real Estate Transactions
Advised a US private company in its US$ 80 million (approx.) acquisition of a Chinese real estate company owning a commercial plaza in Shenyang and the subsequent change in its financing structure
Advised a US REIT in various projects in China. A selection of closed deals include: a US$12 million (approx.) acquisition of an industrial land plot in Shanghai, which involves transfer of construction in progress; a US$ 12 million (approx.) offshore acquisition of a BVI entity owning real estate in Tianjin; obtaining development right from the government for a 661 mu (»440,000 square meter) land in Shanghai; a 20-year lease of 95,000 square meter warehouses in Shanghai
Advised a European manufacturer in its manufacturing site relocation transaction in Taizhou, Zhejiang
Advised Longfor in its acquisition of a built commercial property in Shanghai
Advised a real estate private equity in its investment in a Beijing based asset management company specializing in acquiring, developing and managing industrial parks
Hospitality
Acted as legal counsel for management deals of over 80 new hotel projects of Hilton Worldwide in China
Advised two major US based international hotel chains as well as a Hong Kong based international hotel chain in their new management and franchise deals in China
Leasing
Advised a US based major coffeehouse chain for its nationwide store development in China
Advised a US retail clothing store chain for its nationwide store development in China
Represented a German automobile company in its build-to-lease training center project in Shanghai
Education
Advised a renowned international school in Shanghai on its general legal matters as well as its new school projects, including discussions with governmental departments and investors.
Entertainment
Advised a private equity investor that specializes in investment in media, music and entertainment sectors on due diligence investigations, deal structure design, and transaction document drafting and negotiation.