Hang advises Chinese investors on outbound investments in Europe. He also focuses on counseling both German and European clients on investments in China, including M&A transactions, joint ventures and wholly foreign owned enterprises. Further, Hang has significant experience in advising clients during the post-merger/post-acquisition integration.
Prior to joining Herbert Smith Freehills, Hang worked at several major international law firms in Munich, Düsseldorf and Shanghai.
He speaks Mandarin and Shanghainese.
Background
Hang began his academic journey at Fudan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in 1998, followed by a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in 2000. He holds a Doctor of Laws (Dr. iur.) degree, earned in 2013 from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg. Prior to this, he completed a Master of Laws (Magister Juris) at the same university in 2004.
Experience & expertise
Selected matters
- Zhejiang JIULI Hi-Tech Metals Co., Ltd. on the acquisition of the operating business and major assets of Eisenbau Krämer GmbH, a leading German manufacturer of longitudinally welded steel pipes*
- Jomoo Group on the acquisition of the operating business and major assets of Poggenpohl Möbelwerke GmbH, a German premium and luxury kitchen manufacturer and the majority shareholding in THG Paris, a French manufacturer of high-end bathroom fittings and accessories*
- Estun Automation and China Renaissance Capital Investment on the acquisition of Carl Cloos Schweißtechnik GmbH, a German market leader in welding technology and robotics*
- Estun Automation on the complete acquisition of M.A.i GmbH & Co. KG, a leading specialist for innovative automation solutions*
- Beijing Aeonmed Co., Ltd. on the acquisition of Heyer Medical AG, a pioneer of medical products for atomization inhalation and anesthesia technology, within the framework of an insolvency proceeding*
- Neway Valve (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. on the acquisition of Siekmann Econosto GmbH & Co. KG, a leading manufacturer of valves and gaskets for industrial purposes*
- a new materials industry fund co-managed by QFAT Investment and Integrity Capital Partners on the acquisition of COTESA GmbH*
- leading Chinese furniture producer KUKA Home on the acquisition of German luxury furniture producer Rolf Benz*
- Nature Home Holding Company Limited on the acquisition of the intangible assets of Gustav Wellmann GmbH & Co. KG*
- a leading listed Jiangxi-based industrial brake system manufacturer on the proposed acquisition of a leading German competitor*
- a leading listed Shanghai-based home lifestyle company on intended acquisition of a German premium furniture manufacturer*
- a Chinese listed biopharmaceutical company on intended public take over of a German listed peer*
- a leading European kitchen manufacturer on establishment of a Sino-German joint venture in China*
*before joining Herbert Smith Freehills
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