Yicheng Geng
Geng Yicheng Partner
Corporate and M&A
Cross-Border Investment and Trade
Dispute Resolution
Real Estate, Construction and Energy
Detailed introduction
Admitted in both China and New York, Geng Yicheng provides strategic counsel to multinational corporations on complex cross-border transactions. With prior experience at Singapore's Rodyk & Davidson, he brings unique insights into Asian deal structures and regulatory frameworks.
Real Estate & Hospitality
• CapitaLand: Advised on Chongqing landmark JV with IHG
• Frasers Property: Structured RMB 1.5bn Shanghai real estate JV with Gemdale
• Ascendas REIT: Managed disposition of Shanghai/Beijing property portfolio
Technology & Manufacturing
• GlobalFoundries: Negotiated wafer fabrication JV agreements
• Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX): Ongoing China operations compliance
Notable Transactions
• Changi Airport Group: Cross-border acquisition of PRC assets
• Wirecard: Payment system partnership with IPS
• Santa United: Full equity acquisition of Guangzhou oil trader
• American Bar Association (International Law Section)
• Shanghai Bar Association (International Investment Committee)
• University of Southern California - LL.M. (2008)
• Shanghai University of International Business and Economics - LL.B. (2007)
• PRC (2009)
• New York State (2011)
2016-Present: Partner, Dacheng Shanghai
2009-2016: Attorney/Partner, Rodyk & Davidson (Singapore/Shanghai)