Indirect equity transfers cannot circumvent right of first refusal

The case between Soho China and Fosun has shown that the transfer of equity without the consent of subsidiary equity-holders evades the right of first refusal. The Judgment may pose a threat to this practice, especially in the real estate sector

9 minute readJuly 16, 2013 at 11:37 AM
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The saga involving two famous Chinese companies, Soho China and Fosun Group, culminated in a highly controversial first-instance judgment made by the Shanghai First Intermediate Court in April 2013. The

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