Areas of Practice
Stephen Nelson is the head of the tax practice at King & Wood. He also specializes in M&A and foreign direct investment in China.
Mr. Nelson has over 20 years of experience advising foreign companies investing in the PRC and has built an unparalleled reputation as the premier attorney advising on taxation in China. He also has recognized expertise in investment and mergers and acquisitions in China. Mr. Nelson has built up considerable experience in the technology field, having advised many technology clients on the tax-effective establishment and restructuring of operations in China. Mr. Nelson also has significant experience in foreign investment in PRC infrastructure projects and related project financing issues, particularly in the power sector.
Work Experience
Prior to joining King & Wood, Stephen Nelson was the head of the largest and most successful China Practice among foreign law firms. Mr. Nelson graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1980 and obtained his law degree from Columbia University in 1986. He is admitted to practice in California.
Mr. Nelson's working languages are English, Mandarin, and French.