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Ashurst

Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

Global Guide 2026 : China

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Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - China

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What the Team is Known For

Ashurst's solid and respected team remains active on a range of cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures. The firm serves East Asian and South-East Asian clients from its offices in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai. Its client roster includes private and state-owned Chinese corporates as well as multinational conglomerates. The team taps into a strong global network ensuring an extensive transactional offering in a range of sectors including insurance, TMT and manufacturing. Clients also benefit from the firm's Shanghai Joint Operation Office with Guantao Law Firm.

Foreign Desk

The well-regarded Hong Kong team regularly advises on South Korea corporate and M&A matters. The firm assists Korean corporates with investments across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Americas. Its clients benefit from the large number of Korean-speaking practitioners in the team.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst acted as lead international counsel for Axiata and its Sri Lankan subsidiary Dialog on the acquisition of Bharti Airtel and the subsequent amalgamation of Bharti Airtel with Dialog.

Strengths

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  • Ashurst takes a very practical approach in handling our transaction, focusing on critical deal terms and issues. They are highly competent in cross-border M&A and advising on complex legal issues.

    Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • The team at Ashurst produces high quality work in a very timely manner. They understand our business well and know what we want commercially.

    Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • The precision of their legal strategies directly contributed to safeguarding our interests in high stakes negotiations.

    Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Chin Yeoh
    Chin Yeoh

    Chin Yeoh

    Yeoh Chin maintains a busy practice advising international and Hong Kong-headquartered clients on M&A transactions, privatisations and joint ventures. His recent work includes transactions for manufacturing, TMT and insurance clients.

    • Chin has a very high EQ and is great at client management. He is very commercially-minded, prioritises clients' interests and goes above and beyond in everything he does.

      Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • He is very knowledgeable, hands-on and commercial.

      Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Chin is a straightshooter. He just gets things done. He’s very efficient and he knows what he is doing. He’s extremely commercial and good under pressure.

      Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • John K.J. Kim
    John K.J. Kim

    John K.J. Kim

    John Kim is a corporate partner who leads Ashurst's Korea practice group from his base in Hong Kong. He continues to be well-endorsed for his expert handling of cross-border M&A transactions and investments involving South Korean parties and interests.

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Ranked Individuals at Ashurst (2)

China

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    Chin Yeoh

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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