International law firm Eversheds has welcomed M&A partner Jean-Marc Deschandol as the new Managing Partner of its Shanghai office.
Jean-Marc is a corporate finance specialist with more than 20 years of on-the-ground experience in China. Over the years he has further focussed his expertise towards cross-border M&A, leading on complex and high profile transactions. Jean-Marc qualified in France before moving to China. He speaks and reads English, Chinese and French fluently.
After a decade at Norton Rose, establishing and developing the firm’s China Practice, Jean-Marc joins Eversheds as Managing Partner in Shanghai to further boost Eversheds’ development strategy in the region.
Stephen Hopkins, Head of International at Eversheds, said:
“I am delighted that Jean-Marc has joined our team in Asia. With over 20 years of experience establishing and operating law firms in China, Jean-Marc will help to drive forward our development strategy in Asia, working closely with our international offices to provide a full and seamless service to clients.”
Jean-Marc said:
“Eversheds’ reputation as a modern, progressive firm with strong international capabilities was a draw for me. The firm’s platform is going from strength to strength and the Asia capabilities are outstanding. The timing is exciting and seems perfectly right as the Chinese markets is taking on a new dimension. both in complexity and size. Eversheds’ reputation, innovative mindset and practical approach is key to providing high-quality client service and is opening the door for impressive development opportunities.”
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