Key Takeaways
- • Kirkland & Ellis has appointed Nelson Ni as a partner in its Shanghai office, a return to the firm after an in-house role at a private equity firm, according to a statement from the law firm.
- • Ni previously served as a partner in Kirkland's Hong Kong and Shanghai offices and most recently as assistant general counsel at an unnamed private equity firm, covering investments and portfolio company matters across Greater China and Asia-Pacific.
- • Ni's practice spans M&A, growth investments, carve-outs, take-private transactions, joint ventures and corporate governance, with clients including private equity sponsors and sovereign wealth funds.
- • The hire reflects Kirkland's continued investment in Asia, which marks its 20th anniversary in the region this year with more than 140 legal professionals across Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Tokyo.
Summary
Kirkland & Ellis has appointed Nelson Ni as a partner in its Shanghai office, according to a statement from the law firm. Ni is returning to the firm after serving most recently as assistant general counsel at an unnamed private equity firm, where he advised on investments, portfolio company matters and strategic initiatives across Greater China and Asia-Pacific. He had previously been a partner in Kirkland's Hong Kong and Shanghai offices.
Ni's practice covers M&A, growth investments, carve-outs, take-private transactions, joint ventures and corporate governance. He advises private equity sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, strategic investors and multinational companies on cross-border transactions across Asia, with sector experience spanning technology, healthcare, consumer, industrials, financial services and business services.
Kirkland partner Dr Mengyu Lu said Ni's private practice and investor-side experience would help clients facing commercial, legal and strategic challenges. Lu said the return reflected the firm's continued investment in Asia.
The appointment comes as Kirkland marks its 20th anniversary in Asia this year. The firm has more than 140 legal professionals across Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Tokyo, advising on areas including private equity, M&A, finance, fund formation and restructuring.
Ni's practice covers M&A, growth investments, carve-outs, take-private transactions, joint ventures and corporate governance. He advises private equity sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, strategic investors and multinational companies on cross-border transactions across Asia, with sector experience spanning technology, healthcare, consumer, industrials, financial services and business services.
Kirkland partner Dr Mengyu Lu said Ni's private practice and investor-side experience would help clients facing commercial, legal and strategic challenges. Lu said the return reflected the firm's continued investment in Asia.
The appointment comes as Kirkland marks its 20th anniversary in Asia this year. The firm has more than 140 legal professionals across Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Tokyo, advising on areas including private equity, M&A, finance, fund formation and restructuring.
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