Competition/Antitrust (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2025 : China
Band 2
Contact number
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Clifford Chance is well regarded for the breadth of its antitrust work, including merger control, investigations and compliance matters. The team handles both inbound and outbound transactions for Chinese and multinational clients, and is adept at advising clients from the pharmaceutical, retail and steel manufacturing sectors. It is acknowledged for its strong foothold in the Chinese market, with offices in Beijing and Hong Kong, and in dealing with the competition aspects of multi-jurisdictional deals. The team is also well placed to analyse an array of production chains and assess the horizontal and conglomerate elements.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology on the global merger filings for the acquisition of 21% of its shares by Stellantis NV and the subsequent formation of a Netherlands-based joint venture.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The synergy between Clifford Chance's antitrust teams around the world is very good, professional and efficient. The team always puts the needs of customers first."
"Their fast and accurate responses to customer needs and ability to reach regulatory authorities in different regions helped us solve many difficult technical problems in a timely manner."
"The synergy between Clifford Chance's antitrust teams around the world is very good, professional and efficient. The team always puts the needs of customers first."
"Their fast and accurate responses to customer needs and ability to reach regulatory authorities in different regions helped us solve many difficult technical problems in a timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Bai Yong is the principal antitrust partner in the firm's Beijing office and advises Chinese and foreign clients on competition-related investigations and regulatory matters. He also plays a key role in regional and global merger filings as well as antitrust compliance.
"He possesses a keen business sense and deep understanding of local regulatory landscapes, enabling seamless collaboration with local counsel to secure clearance in intricatecases."
"Bai Yong has excellent knowledge and skill. He is highly responsive."
Man Dayu is acknowledged for his foreign antitrust expertise. He advises on merger filings, regulatory reviews and joint venture schemes for high-profile multinational corporations.
"He's knowledgeable, very responsive and has a good understanding of challenging Chinese clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
China