Corporate, Transactions and Restructuring
- Our IP/Technology focused Corporate and Transactions practice covers complex international mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, corporate finance, franchising and IP commercialisation transactions, foreign direct investment advisory, restructuring, anti-trust and competition law, Asian labor relations, employment and consumer protection. We have acted in some of the most complex commercial transactions in Asia in recent times, independently or backing-up some of the largest US law firms in the world.
- We provide corporate/commercial advice to some of the world's largest companies, as well as SMEs, NGOs and start-ups. Our more recent matters in this area, during the last 12 months, include:
- Advising substantial shareholders in major global transactions including that of the acquisition of JSR by Japan Investment Corporation for US$6.4B, Emerson Electric’s acquisition of National Instruments for US$8.2B, and Broadcom’s acquisition of VMWare for US$61B.
- Representing a Chinese based solar energy entity in mergers and acquisitions in Asia
- Advising a major US auto components company on China aspects of the acquisition of an auto MNC
- Advising merger arbitrage hedge funds on global corporate transactional documents and litigation developments
- Advising an Australian based multinational agricultural entity on the acquisition of a strategic interest in an animal health facility joint venture in Mainland China
- Carrying out white collar corporate investigations as required in relation to highly sensitive issues arising in Australia, China and elswhere
- Representing a European solar energy entity in acquisitions in China
- Representing a US auto company in acquiring a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer
- Representing a US industrial components conglomerate in acquisition of key assets in China
- Advising a US chemicals company on IP asset acquisition and licensing
- Advising a US beverages entity on the acquisition of a China based beverages entity
- Advising an Australian agricultural focused entity on the acquisition of an interest in a China dairy foods entity
- Advising US and European plant variety developers in transactional and licensing matters in China
- Advising various agricultural MNCs on R&D projects in China, including equity stakes and JV issues
- Advising a European clothing manufacturer on FDI, JVs and the acquisition of competitors in China
- Advising various hedge funds and investment banks on numerous Hong Kong IPOs, and cross-border transactions
- Acting for a New Zealand based biotechnology equipment company in the sale of its instruments to major Chinese food processing companies
- Advising a well-known US based technology company on the sale of equipment to Chinese dairy processors, as well as ongoing reagent sales and servicing arrangements
- Advising on restructuring of the China based operations of a European clothing and sports goods manufacturer
"MMLC Group is often instructed by foreign and domestic clients on the IP and TMT aspects of major M&A. Headed by Matthew Murphy, the team has been advising a number of multinational technology clients regarding online and offline IT and telecoms agreements, including implementation. It also assisted a number of Chinese entities with disputes concerning security and outsourcing arrangements, among other issues. - Legal 500 2017.
"Clients across the technology, automotive, retail and media sectors turn to MMLC Group for advice on IT, licensing, privacy and security issues. Its practice also takes in corporate and commercial transactions and litigation. In 2016, the team advisednumerous clients on outsourcing agreements for data processing and call centres. Matthew Murphy is the practice head." - Asia Pacific Legal 500 2018.