Peter Wu
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Peter Wu

Associate
wu.peter@dorsey.com

Overview

Peter advises clients on complex U.S.–China cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and general corporate matters.

Peter has extensive experience advising on cross-border mergers and acquisitions and equity investments, with a focus on transactions involving Chinese and U.S. companies across a variety of industries. He works closely with investors and businesses to structure, negotiate, and execute complex deals.

In addition, Peter serves as outside general counsel to many emerging companies and startups, advising on a broad range of corporate matters, including corporate governance, commercial contracts, employment, and regulatory compliance.

Peter also represents Chinese creditors in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, where he assists clients in protecting their rights and maximizing recoveries.

Prior to joining Dorsey, Peter practiced in the New York office of a leading international law firm, where he represented Fortune 500 companies in transactions spanning a wide range of industries.

Education & Admissions

Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2022)

New York University, Stern School of Business (B.S., Finance and Accounting, 2018)

Admissions

  • New York

Languages

  • Mandarin Chinese

Experience

Representative Experience

  • Represented the shareholders of a U.S. pharmaceutical company in a $64 million sale to a strategic purchaser. 
  • Represented a Chinese OLED microdisplays manufacturer in a $20 million acquisition of a U.S. chip designer.
  • Represented a Chinese public company in a $8 million acquisition of a U.S. distributorship.
  • Represented a U.S. public company in its $2.8 billion acquisition of a global fashion brand.
  • Represented a U.S. oral care manufacturer in its sale to a family business. 
  • Represented a U.S. private equity fund in its acquisition of a U.S. mining company. 
  • Represented a Netherlands IoT company in its acquisition of a HK-based security product manufacturer.
  • Represented a UK public company in its purchase of substantially all assets of a New York not-for-profit corporation and its Chinese subsidiary. 
  • Represented a Chinese car seat manufacturer in a $10 million asset purchase of a U.S. child car seat brand.
  • Represented a Chinese public company in its acquisition of certain business lines of a U.S. engineer manufacturer.
  • Represented a Hong Kong public company in its equity investment in a U.S. biotech startup.
  • Represented a Chinese investment fund in its equity investment in a U.S. biotech startup. 
  • Represented a U.S. public company in its debt and equity investments in multiple Chinese cosmetics companies.
  • Served as outside legal counsel to multiple U.S. companies, advising on commercial contracts, compliance, corporate governance, and related matters.

*Certain representations occurred prior to joining Dorsey

Industries & Practices

Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
  • China
  • Corporate Governance & Compliance
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
Peter Wu