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Baker McKenzie

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

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

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie’s M&A team is well known for its longstanding activity in real estate deals, and also maintains a busy practice in the life sciences, retail, finance and technology industries. The team assists an impressive array of domestic and multinational clients on both inbound and outbound transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and joint ventures. The team regularly leverages its regional and global presence to handle multi-jurisdictional mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Global New Material International on its agreement to acquire Merck’s global surface solutions business unit for EUR665 million in cash.

Strengths

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  • It's a full-service firm with significant resources and strategic partnerships in key regions. They can handle all cases, regardless of complexity.

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

  • I am impressed with their knowledge of the Hong Kong Takeover Code. They are a very high quality team.

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

  • They are able to formulate a recommended path on complex questions and situations, which is commercially-driven. Clients appreciate this versus the usual menu of options with no real recommendations.

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

Notable Practitioners

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  • Tracy Wut
    Tracy Wut

    Tracy Wut

    Tracy Wut is the head of the M&A department at Baker McKenzie, acting for clients in the TMT and pharmaceutical sectors. She is well placed to handle cross-border mandates, including acquisitions, investments and joint ventures.

    • She is always quick to respond, we are pretty happy working with her.

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

    • Tracy provides sound and commercially driven advice, particularly in complex situations.

      Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Christina Lee
    Christina Lee

    Christina Lee

    Christina Lee is adept at handling private and public takeovers and privatisations. She has additional expertise in capital markets and regulatory compliance.

    • She is very attentive and responsive. She always pulls the right resources and personnel for us.

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

    • She is prompt and professional and can be counted on to solve Listco’s problems.

      Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Derek Poon
    Derek Poon

    Derek Poon

    Derek Poon advises buyers, sellers and financial advisors on a diverse range of transactions across China and the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to his notable private M&A practice, he is recognised for his expertise on takeover and take-private deals.

    • He has an in-depth understanding of the client's business and seeks to deliver commercial results to meet the client's needs.

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

    • He always goes above and beyond to assist. His ability to advise commercially in a very prompt manner makes him stand out in the field.

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

    • Derek is very commercial and flexible in terms of offering advice on HK public takeovers. He is very knowledgeable and experienced in HK takeovers and is always watching out for clients’ interests.

      Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Robert Wright
    Robert Wright

    Robert Wright

    Robert Wright has a strong track record of handling corporate transactions, including M&A deals, strategic investments and PE/VC matters. He is a popular choice among corporate clients from the technology, education and logistics sectors.

    • His work product is exceptional. He is extremely proactive and has industry knowledge beyond compare.

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

    • Robert is very client-focused, solution-focused and a very good communicator.

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

    • He is incredibly practical, very responsive and creative.

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  • Christian Atzler
    Christian Atzler

    Christian Atzler

    Christian Atzler is based in Frankfurt. He draws on his experience working in the firm's Shanghai and Hong Kong offices to advise on China-related transactions.

    • Christian Atzler is always around and he is very good.

      Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Marco Marazzi
    Marco Marazzi

    Marco Marazzi

    Marco Marazzi is based in Baker McKenzie's Italian office. Leveraging his nearly two decades of experience in China and his trilingual language ability in English, Italian and Mandarin, he ably assists financial firms and manufacturers in cross-border transactions.

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  • Won Lee
    Won Lee

    Won Lee

    Lee Won leads the firm's Korea practice from his base in Hong Kong. He is capable of acting for Korean clients in major-stake acquisitions, joint ventures as well as in project financing and development matters.

    • Won Lee is a bit of a legend in the market.

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

    • He is the most commercial and strategic negotiator I have met. He is an all-rounded lawyer for many industries.

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Ranked Individuals at Baker McKenzie (7)

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    Tracy Wut

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    Christina Lee

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    Derek Poon

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    Robert Wright

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