STRATEGY AND M&A WITH EXPERTISE IN CHINA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA

STRATEGY AND M&A WITH EXPERTISE IN CHINA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA

STRATEGY AND M&A WITH EXPERTISE IN CHINA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA

ABOUT US

MRL Advisors – for answers to key business questions

Our clients rely on our insider know-how in China and Southeast Asian countries such as the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia as well as on our professional approach, which results in highest added value for our clients.

We do not see ourselves specifically as “Asia consultants”, but as strategy consultants and M&A advisors for the top management and shareholders of our clients with an exceptional expertise and footprint in China and Southeast Asia.

Time Line: expertise from 30 years of international design experience
1997

Study "Success factors in China"

  • 1995: Frank-Christian Raffel in the international management consultancy – Dr. Wieselhuber & Partner, Munich
  • 1997 Survey of more than 400 companies in China with German participation (in cooperation with AHK Shanghai and AHK Hong Kong)
  • First study of its kind on JV and WFOE
  • Project manager and author: Frank-Christian Raffel

    View the study here

1997-2004

Cooperation projects Strategy China

  • Selection of cooperation partners for research and consulting in Shanghai and Hong Kong
  • Carrying out several market analyses for mainly technical companies
  • Formation of joint ventures
  • Responsible: Frank-Christian Raffel
2012

"MelchersRaffel" initiative

  • Cooperation with C. Melchers GmbH & Co. KG for M&A and strategy with Asia
  • Recruitment team in Hong Kong and Shanghai
  • Implementation of the first major strategy projects in China, e.g. NETZSCH
  • Responsible: Frank-Christian Raffel
  • 2014: Foundation of joint venture MelchersRaffel Ltd., Managing Director: Frank-Christian Raffel
since 2014

Intensive project work China and Southeast Asia

  • Positioning as a consulting boutique with a specialized focus
  • Global orientation and strong footprint in China and Southeast Asia
  • Health, Technology, Consumer sectors
  • > 50 clients, > 100 transactions and projects, numerous publications
2016

Round Table China M&A by MRL Advisors

  • Introduction of the brand “MelchersRaffel Advisors” by Raffel GmbH (today: MRL Advisors GmbH) in the European language area
  • Corporate Round Table with renowned company representatives and shareholder C. Melchers GmbH & Co. KG in Munich
2020

Design and co-founding of Köhler Pharmaceuticals (Beijing) Ltd.

  • Design of the innovative JV structure (MRL’S Hybrid Model) and negotiation with all partners
  • Enabling a co-investment for MelchersRaffel Ltd. and Melchers (Beijing) Ltd.
  • More about the DFKC case: click here
2024

Co-founding of EMTS Group Pte. Ltd.

  • MRL Advisors joins EMTS (European MedTech Services) as a value-adding founding partner
  • Holding company in Singapore, first operating unit in Manila (Philippines)
  • Design of corporate model and investor model
  • CASE click here
2024

Re-Branding: MRL Advisors

  • Renaming of the company in Munich: MRL Advisors GmbH (2023)
  • Replacement of the “MelchersRaffel Advisors” brand introduced by us with the internally and externally known short form: “MRL Advisors”
  • Termination of cooperation with C. Melchers GmbH & Co. KG
  • Continued employment of long-standing team members in Asia
2025 - and beyond

Further establishment of MRL as a value-adding co-shareholder

  • Continued classic advisory offering with connecting expertise
  • In addition: expansion of the “value-adding co-shareholder” business area (see: Investments).
Strategy and M&A: Your key to success in China and Southeast Asia - with expertise that connects
Frank-Christian Raffel

Founder

Competence & Mission

MRL Advisors Mission and Purpose: Securing the livelihood and success of our clients with transactions and strategy implementation with a special focus on the growth markets of Asia.

In the Health, Technology and Industrial, and Consumer sectors in China and Southeast Asia, we have built up an extensive and resilient network over more than a decade. At a glance, our top three unique selling points are highly valued by our clients:

  1. Exceptional expertise in advising European companies in China and Southeast Asia – classic boutique for M&A and strategy advisory
  2. High number of successful projects and transactions – especially for larger SMEs in demanding sectors (medical, life science, technology, industrial)
  3. Proven capacity as an entrepreneur – multiple founding and co-founding of successful companies (see investments).
Focus on China: Our project locations

Overview of our project locations in China over the last 12 years with physical presence Frank-Christian Raffel and team members from China

Strategy

We work with you to design your individual market and value creation strategy to realize your potential for success

Mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures

Transaction support with a feel for cultural and negotiating tactical differences between West and Asia

Capital

Turning models into success stories: Raising finance for attractive models.

Credo

“Strategy and M&A: Your key to success in China and Southeast Asia – with expertise that connects.”

Frank-Christian Raffel, Founding Partner MRL Advisors GmbH

MRL Advisors

Munich
Shanghai

Shareholdings in:

Hong Kong, Beijing
Singapore, Manila

Please contact us:

Phone: +49 89 2420 8659-0

Email: info(at)mrl-advisors.com

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