Howard Jiang Joins Seyfarth’s Corporate Practice in New YorkFirm Continues Expansion of Cross-Border Capabilities in the Asia Pacific

NEW YORK (June 16, 2015) — Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today the arrival of partner Howard H. Jiang to the firm’s Corporate department in New York. Jiang joins Seyfarth from Locke Lord LLP where he was a partner in the corporate and transactional department and spearheaded the firm’s China practice.

Jiang’s practice is focused on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and project finance matters. He has advised many US and foreign companies on investment projects in Asia, specifically China, as well as Asia Pacific businesses investing in the US and overseas. In addition, Jiang has represented numerous domestic and foreign issuers in several equity and debt instruments offerings and listing on various capital markets. He has represented many leading investment banks in their underwriting activities involving domestic and foreign issuers. Jiang has also provided project finance counsel on major infrastructure projects such as highway, port and amusement park construction financing projects. 

“Howard has an excellent track record of leading successful cross-border deals and his addition deepens our corporate bench and our international capabilities,” said Paul Mattingly, chair of Seyfarth’s Corporate department. “As Chinese investment in the US increases, Howard will be a key advisor to Chinese businesses navigating the intricacies of cross-border transactions.”

“Howard’s China-related credentials and experience are a valuable addition to our existing Asia-Pacific transactional practice,” said Darren Gardner, chair of Seyfarth's International practice.

“I am impressed with Howard’s mergers and acquisitions work in China and our team is excited to collaborate with him on transactional activity in Asia,” said Wan Li, chief representative and managing partner of Seyfarth’s Shanghai office.

He received his J.D. from Columbia Law School and earned a M.I.A. in International Banking and Finance from Columbia University, a M.A. in Economics from Geneva University, and a M.A. in Corporate Finance from Webster University. He received a B.A. from Shanghai International Studies University.

“Howard is a highly skilled lawyer in project finance and inbound US investment matters from Asia and his addition strategically broadens our corporate practice,” said John Napoli, co-managing partner of Seyfarth’s New York office. “His robust transactional practice complements our team and further expands the reach of our international corporate offerings.”

“Howard’s arrival is another exciting addition to our New York team and continues the firm’s strategic growth in our corporate and international practices,” said Lorie Almon, co-managing partner of Seyfarth’s New York office.

Jiang’s arrival follows the recent addition of partner Gabriel Monzon-Cortarelli, who also joined the firm’s Corporate department in New York. Seyfarth’s Corporate department focuses on areas such as mergers and acquisitions, securities, investment management, corporate counseling, commercial transactions, financing, international business, and tax planning.

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Brian Kiefer, Director of Public Relations
(312) 460-6401, bkiefer@seyfarth.com

Martin Grego, Public Relations Manager
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