Akin Gump Welcomes Corporate and Capital Markets Partner Allen Shyu in Beijing
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(Beijing) – Akin Gump is pleased to announce that Allen Shyu has joined the firm as a partner in its Beijing office. He comes to Akin Gump from Stephenson Harwood, where he was the lead partner in the Beijing office.
Mr. Shyu’s practice focuses on advising mid-sized and large-scale public companies on equity capital markets and corporate M&A transactions, particularly in the energy and natural resources sector. A native of Taiwan, Mr. Shyu also provides regular counsel to Taiwanese companies issuing equity and equity-linked securities and venture capital/private equity transactions for emerging companies in that market.
“Allen’s arrival significantly boosts our capital markets, corporate and energy offerings in mainland China,” said Akin Gump chairperson Kim Koopersmith. “Clients in Beijing, Hong Kong and across the region will benefit significantly from his experience, and I am very pleased to welcome Allen to Akin Gump.”
Mr. Shyu will work closely with colleagues in the firm’s Hong Kong office and across the firm’s top-tier global corporate and capital markets practices.
“Allen’s many strengths and strong relationships with lawyers at the firm will mesh very well with our team in the United States and across the world,” said Sebastian Rice, partner in charge of Akin Gump’s Asia practice. “He will also be a huge asset to clients in Asia, particularly in mainland China, and I am excited to have him on our team in Beijing.”
Mr. Shyu commented, “Akin Gump has built up steadily in Asia in a very focused and strategic way. I look forward to helping the firm continue to expand its presence, particularly with regard to M&A and IPO work, and in furthering client relationships across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.”
About Allen Shyu
Allen Shyu is a U.S.-qualified corporate and capital markets lawyer advising on cross-border mergers and acquisitions transactions; U.S. securities matters, including in relation to those securities offered and listed internationally; private equity and venture capital investments; and other corporate transactions. He is also a registered foreign lawyer in Hong Kong.
Before joining Stephenson Harwood, Mr. Shyu was managing partner of Troutman Sanders’ Beijing office.
Mr. Shyu received his J.D. as well as an M.A. from the University of Detroit Mercy. He received his LL.B from the National Taiwan University.
About Akin Gump’s China Practice
With offices located in Beijing and Hong Kong, Akin Gump supports the global needs of the greater China market with a powerful combination of legal talent and political savvy. Our lawyers counsel clients in multiple areas of law, while focusing on our core strengths in pan-Asian M&A, international trade and private equity and hedge fund formation.
The firm’s Beijing office assists clients seeking both to enter Chinese markets and those looking to extend their businesses beyond China. Our lawyers counsel Chinese firms as well as foreign investors in cross-border mergers and acquisitions and other types of transactional matters. We advise clients on corporate vehicles and entry modes, deal structuring, due diligence investigations and corporate documents, as well as on negotiating with partners, dealing with the relevant governmental authorities and obtaining the necessary approvals for foreign investment in the United States, China or elsewhere.
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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