Quinn K. Zhao

Representative Matter in Mergers and Acquisitions:

• Represented a U.S. pharmaceutical research and development company in an acquisition of a majority equity interest by a Fortune Global 500 pharmaceutical company.
• Represented a leading U.S. clinical data analysis and management company in an acquisition of a majority equity interest by a U.S. private equity fund specializing in life sciences.
• Represented a Chinese public pharmaceutical company in a reorganization of its overseas subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Australia, and the U.S.
• Represented a U.S. pharmaceutical research and development company in a divestiture of a majority equity interest by a Chinese public pharmaceutical company.
• Represented a U.S. biotech research company specializing in innovative drug delivery platforms in an acquisition by a Chinese biotech company and a private equity firm.
• Represented a U.S. research and manufacturing company specializing in 3D bioprinting in an acquisition of equity interest by several private equity funds from China.
• Represented a major Canadian packaging products and solutions company in an acquisition of a majority equity interest in two affiliated project development and operational service companies specializing in corrugated packaging.
• Represented a New Jersey solar farm developer in an asset acquisition by a public energy company.
• Represented a Chinese public agrochemical company in acquiring a well-known U.S. formulator and distributor of agricultural chemicals in Minnesota.
• Represented a global lighting and photochemical equipment manufacturer in an acquisition by a Chinese hi-tech special lighting manufacturer and supplier.
• Represented a Chinese-owned entity acquiring a research and development firm in sensor technology with potential applications in geophysics, transportation, consumer products, and military uses.
• Represented a U.S. secondary education consulting company in an acquisition by a global educational services company headquartered in China.
• Represented a U.S. private secondary school in a joint venture with a private school in Washington D.C.
• Represented a private foundation in acquiring assets of a U.S. private secondary school.
• Represented a Chinese craft handbag manufacturer in acquiring a U.S. distributor for business integration purposes.
• Represented a Chinese international fencing club in acquiring three fencing clubs in the U.S.

Representative Cases in Litigation and Arbitration:

• In the Matter of Certain Sucralose, Sweeteners Containing Sucralose, and Related Intermediate Compounds, Inv. No. 337-TA-604, the United States International Trade Commission; represented two defendants, case dismissed and appeal affirmed.
• Chan v. Counterforce Cent. Alarm Services Corp., 88 A.D.3d 758, 930 N.Y.S.2d 680 (2d Dep’t 2011); represented defendant/respondent, case dismissed and appeal affirmed.
• Del Pozo v. Impressive Homes, Inc., 29 A.D.3d 621, 816 N.Y.S.2d 123 (2d Dep’t 2006); represented plaintiff/appellant, cased reversed.
• Del Pozo v Impressive Homes, Inc., 29 A.D.3d 620, 814 N.Y.S.2d 734 (2d Dep’t 2006); represented plaintiff/appellant, case reversed.
• Parelman-Farber v. Shao, 23 Misc.3d 145(A), 889 N.Y.S.2d 506 (Table) (App. Term 2d Dep’t 2nd, 11th & 13th Dists. 2009); represented defendant/appellant, case reversed.
• Represented an employee against a national restaurant franchise in a Title VII employment discrimination case before the American Arbitration Association; obtained a favorable settlement payment for the employee after hearing.
• Defended a food container manufacturer against a major packaging products manufacturer and distributor in a patent and trademark infringement case; plaintiff paid defendant to settle the case.
• Defended a borrower against a lender in cross-border lending before the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce; claim for an award of default rate dismissed.

• Member, Asian-Pacific American Lawyers Association New Jersey
• Member, Chinese Business Lawyer Association

• Co-Author and Editor, Chinese Direct Investment Law Blog (www.uschinalawblog.com)
• Invest in the U.S. – Legal Guide for Chinese Companies, Zhejiang Ningbo Foreign Trade & Economic Cooperation Bureau and Ningbo Enterprises Association for Foreign Economic Relations & Trade (June 2012)
• Invited lecturer, Forms of Business Organizations, New York Small Business Development Center, (04/2009, 09/2010, 03/2011)