Pillsbury Named 2010 Best Investor Counsel of the Year in China

The Awards, which were held in conjunction with the 6th TopCapital Summit for Asia-Pacific on June 24th in Beijing, brings together top government officials, key investors and leading intermediaries such as investment bankers, financial advisors, lawyers and auditors to celebrate and honor private equity investment professionals in the region.

This is the second time in two years TopCapital has recognized Pillsbury's China team, an extremely impressive feat considering that the firm only officially opened its Shanghai office in 2007. Last year, the firm was named "Best Company Counsel of the Year."

Chambers Asia 2010 also recently, for the second year in a row, recognized Pillsbury in two categories in China: Private Equity/Venture Capital Investment: Foreign and Corporate/M&A: Foreign: Mid-Market/FDI.

"With a fine pedigree in venture capital in Silicon Valley, Pillsbury continues to build on this reputation in the active PRC market. It is particularly strong in the TMT and clean technology areas, and the addition of the 20-member China team from the [former] Thelen law firm should further strengthen its profile. Clients speak of 'real experience in this field – they can review documents rapidly and give us great advice.' The firm's client base is a healthy mixture of local start-ups and international investors, and includes Global Environment Fund, Jaco Solarsi, Tianjin Fengyun and Tuniu.

Pillsbury's China private equity practice spans the full spectrum of the life cycle of private equity and venture capital, from fund formation and downstream investments to exits via public offerings, M&As and trade sales. Our lawyers help investors navigate the complex and ever-changing Chinese business environment and regulatory landscape, and assist Chinese enterprises in their capital raising and other outbound business activities. Our Shanghai office works closely with other China team members in our U.S., Tokyo and London offices to serve our client interests. Pillsbury also maintains close working relationships with experienced accountants and local counsel in Greater China.