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ALLEN WU, ESQ.



MANAGING PARTNER






Education: University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D.)

Georgetown University International Economics(B.A.)

Practice: Corporate, Finance ,M&A, Finance, Litigation, International Trade

Contact: allenwu@wuandkao.com

Accolades and Recognitions:

Ellis Island Medals of Honor Medalist

Asian American Republican National Federation, Chairman

Asia Pacific CEO Association, Global Vice Chairman

China International Economic And Trade Arbitration Commission, Arbitrator

China's Foreign Trade Cover Figure

Allen Wu, Esq. is the managing partner of The WK Law Firm. His diverse practice focuses on corporate, securities, banking & finance, business and commercial litigation. Mr. Wu is the Chairman of the Asian American Republican National Federation, and the Executive Chairman of the American Chinese Import & Export Council, one of the largest chambers of commerce in the Asian American community.
Mr. Wu has an excellent legal background. He earned a J.D. from the Law School of University of Pennsylvania. He is well recognized in the American mainstream community and has received numerous honors in business and political areas. With rich legal, business and practical experiences, Mr. Wu has represented numerous domestic and foreign clients in connection with U.S.-China cross border transactions and investment, with particular focus on providing excellent legal services to clients without language and cultural barriers, in both US and China.
Mr. Wu has led his eponymous law firm (with headquarters both in New York and China) in deals with a wide range of specialties -- finance, corporate, securities, media, high-tech, international trade, business claims and litigation -- for many internationally well-known enterprises.
In 2004, Allen Wu, Esq. was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor-A Brilliant Immigrant Award recognized in U.S. Congress Record. Past award winners cover a wide multitude of fields: not only six U.S. Presidents, namely, Bush, Clinton, Carter, Ford, and Nixon, received this Honor, but also the elites from various areas, such as artists, enterprises, astronauts, and commercial leaders.
In recent decade, Allen Wu, Esq. has been travelling across the Pacific Ocean, offering valuable advice to build up a sound business and trade relationship between China and U.S.. He also has received a warm welcome from the related government officials in China.
In culture and philosophy, Allen Wu, Esq. has pointed out that, Chinese people should have a worldly and open vision, that by helping their communities and the nation they can integrate Chinese wisdom and strength together. By following these basic tenets, the Chinese will be able to play an important role in the world and in the future.


*Represented a Famous Chinese Enterprise Purchased 245 Park Avenue, Manhattan with $2.21 billion and Completed Financing

*HNA Logistics North America:Represented client in $300 Million Acquisition and Financing of 181 West Madison, Chicago.

*Mendoza Valley Group, LLC: Represented client in application, registration and maintenance of three Trade Marks in China.

*HNA Property Holdings: Supported client in the acquisition of 850 Third Avenue in Midtown Manhattan for over $500 million and in the closing ofsyndicated loan.

*HNA Ecotech Group: Supported client in the acquisition of 123 Mission St. in downtown San Francisco and in the closing of syndicated loan.

*Kwok Shing Hong Inc.: Supported the grand opening of Beijing Tong Ren Tang Concord New York LLC.

*TianjinChengzhi Investment: Represented client in the subscription of Preferred Shares of Uber in the amount of $100,000,000.

*HNA Capital Group: Supported client in financing acquiring the iconic building 33 South Sixth City Center, Minneapolis for over $300 Million from Real Estate magnate Shorenstein.

*HNA Property Holdings: Supported client in acquiring 1180 AOA office building in Midtown Manhattan, assisted in financing and refinancing. 

*Represented client in acquiring 757 Third Avenue in Midtown Manhattan and closing financing.

*HNA Property Holdings: Supported client in acquiring Cassa Hotel in a consideration of $100,000,000 by financing, which is located in Midtown Manhattan.

*Bohai Capital Co. Ltd. Represented Bohai Capital Co., Ltd., a public listed company in China, in closing P.E. project with an invested amount of $42,000,000.

*Represented client in the subscription of one of P.E. Projects founded by Sequoia Capital in the amount of $8,000,000.

*Represented client in acquiring a high quality potable water company in New York.

*HNA Logistics North America: Represented client in acquiring Nicklaus Golf in California and closing a cross-border restructuring and refinance.