Richard is a partner in the Shanghai corporate practice of Eversheds Sutherland.
He has over 16 years of experience advising multinational clients on market entry, corporate reorganisation and restructuring, M&A, as well as regulatory and operational matters in China. His industry knowledge spans across automotive, renewable energy, retail, IT, and diversified industries. He is particularly adept in the renewable energy sector, providing counsel on project development, project financing, and M&A transactions. In the past three years, he has assisted clients in acquiring solar and wind assets in China with a combined capacity of over 1.3 GW.
Richard is also recognised for his ability to find effective, business-oriented solutions for his clients and for bridging the cultural gap between foreign clients and Chinese counterparties. He has received wide recognition in the market, including regular rankings and recommendations by Legal 500 Asia Pacific for his corporate and M&A practice.