Active in China for nearly a century, Davis Polk has offices in Hong Kong and Beijing. Through our China practice, which now consists of more than 25 lawyers in the region, the firm has been extensively involved in transactions throughout China, with a particular focus on the mainland. Our practice is unique in that we are able to combine our presence and extensive experience in China with a leading global practice in complex, cross-border securities, M&A and strategic investment transactions. Because of Davis Polk's integrated, team-oriented approach, we are also able to apply a broad range of the firm's strengths to our Chinese clients and matters. For example, we have leading practices covering corporate governance, tax and executive compensation matters, all of which play a role in most of the China-related matters on which we advise.
We have been involved in a number of the largest-ever Chinese cross-border transactions, giving us extensive knowledge of the various business, regulatory and cultural considerations associated with such matters.
Through our many years of practice in China, we have developed strong relationships with numerous Chinese companies, as well as many other financial institutions and companies that are active in China. Our transactions in the area include those involving: