
Fielding a team of industry experts in aviation, manufacturing, and life sciences, Bird & Bird regularly represents blue-chip tech multinationals and Chinese corporations on all aspects of multi-jurisdictional M&A and strategic partnerships. Operating out of Beijing, John Shi leads the practice, being an expert in corporate transactions and regulatory compliance, while Sarah Zeng focuses on disposals and joint ventures. Shanghai-based Sven-Michael Werner acts for foreign investors.
L’éditorial du Legal 500
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Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- 'The team knows the Chinese market and culture as well as the European. They are very effective and fast with a quick understanding of the needs of the parties and the experience to overcome cultural differences and language barriers.'
Clients clés
- Royal Cosun
- FinDreams Battery (FDB, subsidiary of BYD)
Points forts
- Advised Royal Cosun on its 100% wholly owned subsidiary Aviko's acquisition of a majority stake in a local French-fries supplier from Inner Mongolia Hongyuan Agriculture Technology Company Limited by Shares with 90% stake acquired in 2020 and the remaining 10% stake in 2023.
- Advised FinDreams Battery (“FDB), a BYD Company Limited (“BYD”) subsidiary, on its strategic partnership with leading automotive supplier BorgWarner Inc. (“BorgWarner”).
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Responsable de la pratique
John Shi
Autres avocats clés
Sven-Michael Werner; Sarah Zeng