Additional Experience Overviews for Gary P. Biehn
News
- December 4, 2019
Events
- U.S. Commercial Service (Philadelphia, PA)December 2, 2019
Publications
- International AlertDecember 3, 2019
Cases & Deals
- October 8, 2019
Gary P. Biehn Partner
biehng@whiteandwilliams.com
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Gary Biehn focuses his practice on assisting clients in forming strategic partnerships and pursuing business opportunities in China and Europe. Gary frequently counsels clients on forming domestic and international commercial relationships, including joint ventures, partnerships and strategic alliances. He represents both public and privately held companies, including cultural and educational institutions, manufacturers, distributors, engineering firms, as well as technology and energy companies and vendors.
Gary's strong relationships with an expanding global network of professional advisors enables him to help clients to do business and establish ventures abroad. In particular, he works closely with White and Williams' strategic law firm alliances in Philadelphia's Sister City, Tianjin, China, and throughout China, as well as advisors in China and Europe, to assist businesses in forming strategic partnerships and pursuing business opportunities in those regions.
Gary works closely with lawyers in the Business Department to advise clients on a broad range of business matters, including U.S. and international tax, regulatory compliance, as well as Internet regulation issues such as privacy, security and fair trade practices.
Gary is a frequent traveler to China and traveled with the Trade Delegation that Mayor Michael A. Nutter lead in December 2012. He frequently shares his global transactional experiences in the U.S. and abroad, speaking on China and international law issues. Gary is actively involved in legal and trade organizations, serving as Chair of the Board of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia.
Representative Matters
- Represented CRP Industries, a leading supplier to the automotive and industrial service, in the sale of its automotive belt business to Continental A.G., a developer of technologies and services for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation
- Represented an auto parts technology company in its acquisition of a UK technology, data and R&D company
- Represented GoodWest Holdings LLC and Palladium Equity in the acquisition of Skinny Mixes LLC
- Represented Eastern Warehouse Distributors, Inc., a/k/a Auto Parts Warehouse, in a recapitalization transaction with The Jordan Company/Parts Authority
- Represented Image API, an electronic content management solutions company, in a recapitalization transaction with Milestone Partners
- Represented SABH Holdings, parent of Bradford White Corporation, in its acquisition of Mor-Flo Industries, to form the largest water heater manufacturing company in the world
- Represented Holtec, Inc., a U.S.-based supplier of nuclear storage technology, in contract negotiations and technology license for the dry storage facility at Chernobyl, Ukraine
- Ongoing representation in technology transfer/license agreements between U.S. and China based technology companies
- Assisted the Philadelphia Orchestra with contract preparation and negotiation for China Tours (including this year's 2019 tour)
- Ongoing representation of a U.S. company in the sale of an equity interest in its China WFOE to an Asian-based public company
- Represented a rapidly growing technology service company with establishing a joint venture in Hong Kong with a China-based public company
- Ongoing representation of a Pennsylvania corporation and negotiations with Korean and Chinese manufactures for sourcing and distribution agreements
- Advised a Delaware Company in the formation of a U.S. joint venture with a leading Chinese public company
- Regularly advise U.S. based companies in structuring their business presence in China, by way of joint venture, WFOE or Representative Office
- Counsel to architectural glass manufacturer in its $40 million sale to a private equity backed acquirer
Recognition & Involvement
Since 2005, Gary has been selected in a survey of his peers as a Pennsylvania “Super Lawyer." He is also rated AV® Preeminent by the Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating system.
News
- December 4, 2019
- ExporTech™: Fast Track to Developing Strategies for International Sales (Newark, DE)October 30, 2019
- October 14, 2019
- July 29, 2019
- June 20, 2019
- June 5, 2019
- May 23, 2019
- May 2, 2019
- April 22, 2019
- June 27, 2018
- March 20, 2018
- September 19, 2017
- August 30, 2017
- June 28, 2017
- May 10, 2016
- March 30, 2016
- February 27, 2015
- November 14, 2014
- October 22, 2014
- September 22, 2014
- July 10, 2014
- Fox FocusSpring 2014
- December 3, 2012
- November 26, 2012
- June 2012
- May 17, 2012
- February 13, 2012
- May 25, 2011
- August 11, 2010
- June 10, 2010
- February 5, 2010
- November 7, 2009
- September 18, 2008
- May 14, 2007
- March 16, 2006
Events
- U.S. Commercial Service (Philadelphia, PA)December 2, 2019
- White and Williams LLP (Philadelphia, PA)June 20, 2019
- Global Business Conference: Navigating Trade in the New Environment (Atlantic City, NJ)April 27, 2017
- March 27, 2015
- U.S. Department of Commerce Exporter Workshop (Monmouth University)June 13, 2014
- Overview of Legal Considerations in Developing Export StrategyPhiladelphia ExporTech ProgramFebruary 11, 2014
- U.S./China Intellectual Property ProtectionBen Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PAMay 22, 2013
- Federal Reserve Bank, Philadelphia, PAApril 30, 2013
- The Penn Club of New YorkFebruary 7, 2012
Publications
- International AlertDecember 3, 2019
- International Transactions and Disputes AlertApril 19, 2017
- China Business AlertOctober 14, 2014
- China Business AlertJanuary 7, 2014
- China Business AlertDecember 19, 2012
Cases & Deals
Practice areas
Bar and Court Admissions
Pennsylvania
Education
Duke University School of Law, with honors, JD, 1984
Temple University School of Business and Management, summa cum laude, BBA, 1981
Languages
German
Memberships
China Partnership of Greater Philadelphia
U.S. Department of Commerce Mid-Atlantic District Export Council
World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, Board of Directors, Chair