Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP announced today that Jeffrey Sun Jie has joined the firm as a partner in the China Corporate Group, based in the firm’s Shanghai office.
With nearly a decade of experience in representing Chinese and multinational companies from multiple industries, including consumer, retail, financial services, life sciences, renewable energy and technology, Mr. Sun’s practice focuses on capital markets, private equity investments, cross-border mergers & acquisitions and foreign direct investment financing transactions.
Michelle Taylor, Orrick’s China office leader, commented: “Orrick is focused on long term growth across the China region and we continue to recruit high-calibre lawyers in our key practices to meet the needs of our clients and the firm’s strategic goals. Jeffrey is an accomplished and respected U.S. securities lawyer with an impressive track record in advising Chinese and international companies in cross-border corporate and capital markets transactions. His addition to our team enhances our on-the-ground depth and capability.”
Mr. Sun explained: “I was attracted by Orrick’s clear vision and commitment to China and the firm’s reputation both regionally and as one of the world’s leading emerging companies law firms in Silicon Valley. There is a tremendous synergy between my practices and clients, and with Orrick, particularly in the finance, technology, internet and renewable energy sectors.”
Mr. Sun received his LL.B from Fudan University, Shanghai and his LL.M from Columbia University School of Law, where he graduated as a James Kent Scholar. He holds a Chinese Lawyer’s Qualification Certificate and is admitted to the New York Bar.
Prior to joining Orrick, Mr. Sun worked with a major international law firm and he was a former partner in a local law firm based in Shanghai.
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