Xun Cao
Partner
Phone:
0416 479 899
Email:
Address:
Suite 20.04, Level 20, 25 Bligh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Education:
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Juris Doctor - University of New South Wales
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Master of Law (Corporate, Commercial & Taxation) - University of NSW
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Bachelor of Laws - East China University of Political Science & Law
About Xun
Prior to joining Aureate Legal, Xun worked for King & Wood Mallesons and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pitman LLP from 2007 to 2013, where she gained extensive experience in handling cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and foreign investments as a transactional lawyer.
Xun handles a diverse range of cases in the areas of commercial litigation, corporate law, contract law and equity matters. She represents clients in proceedings before the Supreme Court of NSW, District Court, and Local Court.
Xun's corporate experience includes mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring and restructures,international and cross-border transactions, shareholder and joint venture agreements and general corporate and commercial advice.
Xun advises both employers and employees on permanent employment arrangements, casual employee engagement and independent contractor.
Xun is also familiar with various aspects of family law, including property, parenting, divorce, de-facto relationships, spouse maintenance and child support, She regularly represents clients as solicitor advocate before Federal Circuit Court and in arbitration and mediation.
Xun was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2018 and qualified as a lawyer of People's Republic of China in 2007. She is qualified to practice in both jurisdictions.
Xun is fluent in English, Mandarin and Shanghainese.
Major Representative Matters or Transactions
Merger and Acquisition
Foreign Direct Investment
Corporate Governance and Compliance and “In-House” Advice:
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Represented a leading Italian wheel company in the acquisition of shares of a Chinese state-owned steel company.
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Represented a multinational manufacturer of luxury vehicles in the acquisition of shares by a Chinese vehicle manufacturer.
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Represented a major U.S. chemical company in the acquisition of assets of a PRC insoluble sulfur producer.
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Represented a PRC boiler producer in a private equity deal with a multinational company.
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Represented a major U.S. wind power generator in a private equity deal in a PRC joint venture.
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Participated in the acquisition of a PRC navigation instruments manufacturing company by a major European digital mapping and navigation system manufacturer.
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Participated in the acquisition of several PRC internet companies by a U.S. internet company.
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Represented a leading PRC online education company in establishing operations in Australia.
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Advised a foreign state-owned steel company on applying to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).
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Advised a leading steel supplier and manufacturer in Australia on employment compliance, as well as daily contract review and negotiation.
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Advised a multinational vacuum cleaner manufacturer on contract review and negotiation.
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Advised a leading global mining group on export and import policy and corporate due diligence for a potential partnership.
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A leading Australian listed conglomerate company, in connection with its corporate matters in China.
Xun has advised a wide array of prominent clients, such as Bissell, BlueScope, CCCC Shanghai Dredging, Cosco Kawasaki, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Volvo, and Wesfarmers.
