Mr. Cao is a partner resident at the firm’s Beijing office. Mr. Cao’s practice focuses on entertainment and media industry matters. He is extensively involved in transactions including development of film and television projects, Sino-foreign co-productions, production financing (including debt financing and slate financing matters), establishment of production and financing vehicles, large theme park projects, music industry contracts, personal management, as well as advertising and new media. Mr. Cao is also richly experienced in general corporate and finance transactions, such as IPO and M&A matters, which helps him structure complicated transactions in the entertainment and media industries.

Mr. Cao’s recent experience includes advising major Hollywood studios, top-tier international and Chinese entertainment companies, technology companies, investment institutions, as well as superstars, A-list directors and producers in many high-profile deals in the film, television, technology, and music industries.