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Clifford Chance LLP

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Competition/Antitrust (International Firms) - China

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Partners Group on its acquisition of joint control over Primus Partners Trust with JINGDONG Property and HRA Investment.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance has one of the biggest teams here that is well trusted by the largest and most central SOEs.

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  • They have extensive knowledge of and experience with antitrust laws and practices, are great at communication with authorities, and always promptly provide practical advice tailored to our needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Yong Bai
    Yong Bai

    Yong Bai

    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.

    • Bai Yong has worked a lot with central SOEs and knows well the regulatory requirements and sensitivity of central SOEs overseas, both in internal and external compliance, and that is very rare to see.

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    • His unique blend of prior experience at MOFCOM and extensive expertise in navigating significant Chinese outbound investments allows him to provide exceptionally practical and actionable legal advice.

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  • Dayu Man
    Dayu Man

    Dayu Man

    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 possesses in-depth knowledge of numerous regulatory regimes across different jurisdictions, enabling him to provide solutions that are not only commercially feasible but also regulatorily viable.

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    • Dayu provides outstanding client service. Communication is clear and prompt and his deep understanding of the law and ability to devise creative solutions really stand out.

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