Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP has bolstered its corporate practice further in Asia with the addition of Li Chen as a partner in the firm’s Beijing office. She joins the firm from Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP.
Ms. Chen has more than a decade’s worth of experience handling cross-border transactions in China. Her practice concentrates on outbound and cross-border mergers and acquisitions and foreign direct investment, with a focus on major Chinese state-owned enterprises.
Akin Gump chairperson Kim Koopersmith said, “Akin Gump is committed to building a top-tier corporate practice in Asia, which makes the addition of someone of Li’s caliber a perfect fit. She has a keen understanding of local considerations and requirements matched by a very international outlook. We are delighted to welcome her to the firm.”
Added Greg Puff, head of Akin Gump’s Asia practice: “Outbound M&A is emerging as a key driver of growth and consolidation for Chinese companies. Li has proven skills helping Chinese companies navigate these transactions and a track record as a well-respected lawyer with a profound appreciation of her clients’ needs and goals. She will be a tremendous asset to our Beijing office, our growing Asia team, and to our clients.”
Ms. Chen noted, “Akin Gump’s global footprint and breadth of services are very noteworthy, but it is the firm’s demonstrated commitment to Asia through recent expansion and its work on a number of market-leading and award-winning deals that make it an ideal fit for me. It is an exciting time to be joining Akin Gump.”
