Howard Wu

Howard Wu is a prominent legal professional and Partner at Baker & McKenzie, one of the world's largest law firms. Here are key details about his background and expertise:

Professional Role

Howard Wu serves as the Chief Representative of Baker McKenzie's Shanghai office.12 His practice primarily focuses on cross-border transactions involving the People's Republic of China, with particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions in the following sectors:

• Information Technology
• Consumer Goods & Retail
• Major Projects

Expertise and Experience

Howard has extensive experience in handling complex international transactions. Some of his notable work includes:

• Advising global companies like METRO AG, Kuehne+Nagel, and Costco on their operations and acquisitions in China12
• Acting for Chinese companies such as Shanghai Jinjiang Hotels and Tencent in various overseas acquisitions and M&A transactions12
• Assisting with market entry strategies for international brands entering the Chinese market, including Lidl Group and Limited Brands1

Professional Recognition

Howard Wu has received numerous accolades for his legal expertise:

• Named in the Hall of Fame for Corporate & M&A in China by Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2021)1
• Recognized as one of China's Top 15 M&A Lawyers by ALB (2020)12
• Consistently ranked as a Leading Lawyer for Technology, Media & Telecommunications in China/Hong Kong by Chambers Asia (2009-2020)12

Education and Admissions

• J.D. from Fordham University School of Law (1998)12
• M.A. from Columbia University (1994)12
• B.A. from University of California at Berkeley (1991)12
• Admitted to practice law in California, United States (1998)1

Languages

Howard is multilingual, fluent in:

• English
• Mandarin
• Shanghainese12

His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username howard-h-wu.3