Anson Lau is the Deputy General Counsel, Strategic Transactions, and Commercial at LONGi Solar, one of the world’s largest solar panel manufacturers. With extensive experience in M&A and ventures, Anson has played a key role in establishing joint ventures and negotiating complex commercial contracts. Before LONGi, he held senior legal positions at Sea Limited, where he supported the expansion of their global operations, and at Salesforce, focusing on M&A and corporate transactions. Anson began his career at top law firms, including Cleary Gottlieb and Wilson Sonsini, and is an executive at Berkeley School of Law, contributing to the legal community with his deep expertise in corporate law and strategic transactions.
In M&A, it’s not just about the deal—it’s about who’s at the table. In-house and external counsel both play key roles in a deal, bringing unique expertise and advantages. Knowing how to strategically utilize both can help you manage risks, secure favorable terms, and ensure smooth post-deal integration. In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Anson Lau, Deputy General Counsel at LONGi Solar, shares how to play to the strengths of both sides to optimize your M&A approach.