Dr Hang Xu
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 the firm, Hang worked at several major international law firms in Munich, Düsseldorf and Shanghai.
He speaks Mandarin and Shanghainese.
Experience & capabilities
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*
*Experience prior to joining the firm
Services
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.
