Clifford Chance LLP, Corporate/M&A (International Firms) | Chambers Greater China Region Profile

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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 Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology on its strategic collaboration with Stellantis, involving an equity investment by Stellantis into Leapmotor and the formation of a joint venture to distribute Leapmotor's products.

Strengths

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They have offices all over the world, so they have a great network. They understand our working style and risk appetite and we find it pleasant working with them.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

Clifford Chance has a big team comprising experts in many areas, offering high performance at peak times in the project.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

They have offices all over the world, so they have a great network. They understand our working style and risk appetite and we find it pleasant working with them.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

Clifford Chance has a big team comprising experts in many areas, offering high performance at peak times in the project.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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Kelly Gregory

Band 1

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.

I appreciate her responsiveness and professionalism. Her documentation is super.

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Alex Bidlake

Band 3

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.

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Terence Foo

Band 3

Terence Foo focuses on transactions and mandates involving multiple jurisdictions. His work includes advising on acquisitions, commercial agreements and strategic partnerships. He has maintained a good working cooperation with clients from the automotive and energy sectors.

Terence is experienced, with a strong sense of customer service, high responsiveness and strong execution.

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Amy Ho

Band 4

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.

Amy has a full understanding of clients' needs.

Amy is an experienced long-term operator.

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Emma Davies

Band 4

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.

She's very smooth and is a champion of their Greater China M&A practice.

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Yi Yang

Up and Coming

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.

Yi is willing to invest in us and helps provide solutions.

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