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Baker McKenzie

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

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


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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.

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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  • 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) respondentGreater China Region
  • 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) respondentGreater China Region
  • 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) respondentGreater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Tracy Wut
    Band 4Tracy 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.

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

      Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • She is always quick to respond, we are pretty happy working with her.

      Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • Band 5Christina Lee
    Band 5Christina 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) respondentGreater China Region
    • She is prompt and professional and can be counted on to solve Listco’s problems.

      Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • Band 5Derek Poon
    Band 5Derek 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.

    • 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) respondentGreater China Region
    • 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) respondentGreater China Region
    • 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) respondentGreater China Region
  • Band 5Robert Wright
    Band 5Robert 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.

    • He is incredibly practical, very responsive and creative.

      Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • His work product is exceptional. He is extremely proactive and has industry knowledge beyond compare.

      Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • Robert is very client-focused, solution-focused and a very good communicator.

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

Ranked Individuals at Baker McKenzie (4)

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