Guhua (Andrew) Yao focuses his practice on debt and equity offerings, recapitalizations, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He assists global technology companies at every stage of the business cycle, from initial company formation, venture capital financings, and M&A, and general corporate counseling. Andrew primarily focuses on technology companies in multiple sectors including artificial intelligence, automotive and mobility, cybersecurity, fintech, semiconductor and software, as well as biotechnology companies.
Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Andrew worked in the corporate practice group of a boutique law firm. Before practicing law, Andrew spent five years working as Key Account Technologist and Process Engineer at Novellus Systems (later acquired by Lam Research). While working at Lam Research, Andrew started attending law school at night.