Mergers, acquisitions (M&A), and corporate governance are among the core practice arears of Fidelity Law Firm. The firm’s M&A and corporate governance team operates with high efficiency, clear specialization, and extensive experience in handling complex cases. In recent years, Fidelity has represented numerous well-known domestic and international clients, leading or participating in a series of major and complex M&A and corporate governance transactions, making it one of the most experienced law firms in Fujian Province in this area.

Fidelity’s M&A practice has been repeatedly shortlisted for or awarded honors such as the ALB South and Central China M&A Deal of the Year and The Boutique Legal Service Brand Guide: M&A Sector by Law Press China. In these successful transactions, Fidelity’s lawyers leverage their deep understanding of applicable laws, regulatory environments, and integration of tax and financial expertise to identify potential issues, propose effective solutions, mitigate legal risks in M&A processes, and help clients achieve successful deals—earning consistent recognition from clients.

Fidelity’s M&A and restructuring practice spans industries including mining, real estate, infrastructure, finance, petrochemicals, public utilities, hospitality, food, irradiation, optoelectronics, plastics, and construction machinery. The firm’s experience covers not only domestic M&A and restructuring but also foreign investment M&A and overseas acquisitions by Chinese enterprises, including several transactions with significant industry impact.

In addition, Fidelity provides corporate governance legal services to a wide range of clients, including Fortune Global 500 companies, well-known state-owned enterprises, multinational corporations, industry leaders, and investment funds. The firm has extensive experience in corporate governance services across multiple sectors, such as energy and natural resources, biomedicine, real estate, the digital economy, cultural and entertainment industries, and hospitality.

Fidelity’s M&A Legal Services Mainly Include

◇Consultation on Industry Access Policies

◇Target Company Selection and Legal Feasibility Analysis

◇Conducting Legal Due Diligence on Target Companies and Issuing Due Diligence Reports

◇Antitrust Filings

◇National Security Review

◇Advising on Pre-Closing, Transitional, and Post-Closing Integration

◇Designing or Optimizing Transaction Structures

◇Assisting in Tax Planning

◇Providing Legal Opinions on Required Authorizations and Approval Procedures

◇Drafting and Reviewing Transaction Documents, Including but Not Limited to Share Purchase Agreements, Capital Increase Agreements, Asset Acquisition Agreements, Spin-off Agreements, Merger Agreements, and Other Related Documents

◇Drafting and Reviewing Post-Closing Agreements Such as Joint Venture Agreements, Cooperation Agreements, Articles of Association, and Other Operational Documents (if applicable)

◇Participating in Negotiations

◇Issuing Written Legal Opinions as Required by Clients or Regulatory Authorities

◇Providing Legal Advice on Government Approvals, Permits, Registrations, Filings, and Exemptions

◇Assisting with Transaction Closings, Including Approvals, Registrations, and Filings, and Monitoring Post-Closing Compliance of Transaction Documents

Fidelity’s Corporate Governance Legal Services Mainly Include

◇Corporate Establishment and Structural Changes

◇Day-to-Day Business Operations and Management

◇Business Compliance Consulting

◇Business Spin-offs and Restructuring

◇Mergers and Divisions (Spin-offs)

◇Liquidation and Dissolution

◇Drafting Corporate Charters, Bylaws, and Internal Governance Policies

◇Convening and Holding Board and Shareholders’ Meetings

◇Drafting Board and Shareholders’ Resolutions

◇Equity Structure Design and Pre-IPO Corporate Restructuring

◇Advising on Venture Capital Introduction, Negotiating and Drafting Capital Increase Agreements, Designing and Coordinating Joint Governance Arrangements Between Investors and Founders, and Handling Related Disputes

◇Designing Employee Incentive Schemes and Drafting Related Agreements

◇Other Corporate Governance Services