Michael

Jing'an District, ShanghaiNationality China
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Work experience

  • Officer and Chief Legal Representative

    Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
    2020.07-Current(5 years)
    I am the Chief Representative of the Shanghai office of Fredrikson & Byron PA. I am a member of the firms China Practice, International and Mergers & Acquisitions departments. Fredrikson has had over 300 M&A assignments and transactions in 50 countries over the last two years, We also closed more than 90 deals for 25 different private equity sponsors in 2019.
  • Executive Director, Overseas Investor Relations

    Peak Asset Management Co. LTD.
    2020.08-Current(5 years)
    I head up investment partnerships between Peak AMC, a Shanghai special situations real estate investment and management firm, and leading global special situations investment funds. Peak has local relationships and proven capabilities of successfully managing deals for the worlds top international special situations investment firms. Peaks professionals have over 17 years experience sourcing and managing special situations real estate investment projects in China, focusing on opportunities in Shanghai, Zhejiang and Jiangsu. Peak has a strong pipeline network across a wide range of real estate and corporate special situations. Peaks professionals have invaluable expertise and relationships for property re-entitlement, restructuring and strategic negotiations. www.peakamc.com
  • Head of China M&A, Greater Asia General Counsel

    American Industrial Acquisition Corporation
    2018.02-2021.02(3 years)
    AIAC is a growing, privately-held industrial portfolio of dynamic companies. We have a 22-year track record of acquisitions of non-core subsidiaries of multinationals. We own 28 companies with over $2.0bn in aggregate revenues and 75 manufacturing unitsand sales offices located in 24 countries across North America, Europe and Asia. Our businesses in Asia represent more than 40% of our global revenue. Current efforts underway to expand into the growing Asian markets. Dedicated team of M&A and operations professionals in the USA, Asia , Europe. Long ownership period allowing for a long term plan and industrial vision. We have a strong turnaround track record and recognition from governmental agencies such as ministries of finance and defense in various jurisdictions. Our focus is on top line deployment, industrial performance, diversification, innovation and financial performance.
  • Senior Financial Advisor (China)

    Cosworth
    2017.09-2021.02(3 years)
    Cosworth is a global leader in advanced electronics technologies that is currently utilized by leading racing teams and high performance passenger cars. Cosworths electronic intelligence platforms are driving autonomous development for tomorrow. Based on its 60-year racing history Cosworth is also a leader in hybrid engine design and advanced cooling systems, as well as high efficiency combustion engine design and manufacturing.
  • Managing Partner

    Alantra
    2008.01-2018.01(10 years)
    I was the Managing Partner of Alantra China, a global investment banking firm. I focused on cross border M&A. I represented Chinese companies seeking to acquire businesses in Europe, the US, Latin America and elsewhere overseas. I found Chinese buyers for companies being sold in Europe, North America and Australia. I also represented the European and North American and other owners of businesses with significant operations in China.
  • Managing Director

    CW Downer & Company
    2008.01-2016.01(8 years)
    Managing Director of CW Downer & Companys Shanghai office focusing on China-based M&A advisory services. In 2016 CW Downer & Company was acquired by Alantra (formerly known as N+1), a global financial advisory firm.
  • Partner

    Burns & Levinson LLP
    1995.01-2006.01(11 years)
    Chairman of International Practice Group. Represented clients who developed, operated, acquired, sold and financed a wide range of projects located around the world. Responsible for projects located in Asia, Europe, Central and South America.
  • Of Counsel

    Goodwin Procter LLP
    1992.01-1995.01(3 years)
    Responsible for operational and regulatory requirements related to the development and construction of a wide range of industrial and commercial projects located around the world. Projects included factories, chemical plants, power plants, hazardous and solid waste disposal facilities.
  • Partner

    Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP
    1985.01-1992.01(7 years)
    Responsible for development, operation, sale and acquisition of a wide range of manufacturing and industrial operations.

Educational experience

  • Boston University School of Law

    doctor of law (jd)
  • Boston University

    Liberal Arts b.a.
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