Shearman & Sterling hosted a panel discussion on Investing in Europe run by our Europe and Asia M&A teams featuring a presentation by Thomas König (Frankfurt-Mergers & Acquisitions). The event was moderated by Paul Strecker (Hong Kong-Mergers & Acquisitions), head of M&A and Private Equity in Asia, Lorna X. Chen (Hong Kong-Asset Management), head of Asset Management and Investment Funds in Asia, and Sean Wang (Beijing-Project Development & Finance).

The panel covered:

• Trends in European markets driving M&A, particularly from Asia

• Current deal terms across different European countries and comparison with Chinese practice

• What wins the deal and how a Chinese investor can enhance its chances for success

• Case studies based on actual transactions