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Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms)

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms) - China

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance LLP has an exceptional corporate practice that houses an impressive bench of high quality lawyers. The strong outbound practice has additional support available through its well-resourced and coordinated regional and global networks across the Asia-Pacific region and Europe. The team capably advises international clients on inbound transactions, including advice on acquisitions, joint ventures and equity investments. The financial services sector remains a key focus, with the team often advising on high value transactions in this area, in addition to being active on insurance, biotechnology, healthcare and energy deals. Clients benefit from the firm's notable antitrust capability in China.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised L'Occitane International and its independent board committee on the company’s privatisation and delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Strengths

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  • They demonstrate a strong grasp of our business drivers and industry dynamics.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • CC has good insight into HK rules and contacts with the regulators. Their understanding of the rules helps us navigate corporate actions and they are strong at finding practical solutions to problems.

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  • Their team consistently delivers high-quality legal solutions across multi-jurisdictional transactions, with clear coordination and deep subject matter expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kelly Gregory
    Kelly Gregory

    Kelly Gregory

    Kelly Gregory possesses considerable corporate expertise and regularly assists clients with inbound transactions, including M&A and joint ventures. She is also well regarded for her strength in outbound acquisitions.

    • Kelly is a great advocate and provides independent, thoughtful advice with an eye towards meeting our business objectives and managing risk.

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    • Kelly is very responsive and helpful. She is willing to go the extra mile, has good commercial acumen and can understand things from multiple perspectives.

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    • Kelly demonstrated superb knowledge of Chinese legal markets. She bridged the gap, including language, to help us develop this matter.

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  • Alex Bidlake
    Alex Bidlake

    Alex Bidlake

    Alex Bidlake is experienced in handling transactions involving public and private M&A, as well as privatisations, for domestic and international clients. She also has excellent knowledge of the fintech, infrastructure and TMT sectors.

    • It is a privilege to work with Alex, owing to both her professional expertise and outstanding interpersonal skills.

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    • Alex considers the dynamics of the transaction and will be able to drive the process and move the transaction forward.

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  • Amy Ho
    Amy Ho

    Amy Ho

    Amy Ho's wide-ranging transactional practice spans public and private M&A, covering joint ventures, acquisitions and business collaborations. She also advises China-based clients on outbound investments.

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  • Emma Davies
    Emma Davies

    Emma Davies

    Emma Davies is highly regarded for her extensive experience advising global companies on cross-border transactions involving Chinese counterparties and interests. She offers additional advice on competition law issues.
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  • Tommy Tam
    Tommy Tam

    Tommy Tam

    Tommy Tan assists companies and financial advisors on complex public M&A, including mergers, share acquisitions and privatisations.

    • He is highly experienced and presents himself with confidence and professionalism. His expertise and communication skills make him a valuable adviser.

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  • Yi Yang
    Yi Yang

    Yi Yang

    Yang Yi is a partner in the firm's Shanghai office and specialises in M&A, joint ventures and other transactions, particularly cross-border ones. He has a strong track record when it comes to the life science and manufacturing sectors.

    • He is responsive, self-driven and works very hard to achieve clients’ expectations.

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    Alex Bidlake

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    Amy Ho

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    Emma Davies

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    Tommy Tam

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    Kelly Gregory

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    Yi Yang

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