Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
Contact number
+852 2825 8888Chambers Review
The distinguished private equity group of Clifford Chance possesses extensive experience advising blue-chip Chinese and international funds, as well as Hong Kong-listed companies, on their investments in the region from the firm's offices in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai. It is particularly active on LBOs, offering additional expertise in MBOs, take-privates and venture capital investments and cornerstone investments. The firm is notably active on TMT, manufacturing and infrastructure-related transactions. Its clients benefit from the firm's market-leading financing capability. The team's client includes Navis Capital Partners, EQT and Tencent.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance represented CVC Capital Partners on its buyout of Xi'an Yikang Pharmacy Chain.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They do well in handling complex and sophisticated matters and respond in a timely and efficient manner. They have an accurate understanding of clients' needs, always focusing on the most important issues and avoiding spending time on every matter."
"The team are extremely strong and highly efficient. Their work commitment and attention to detail is of the highest level."
"They do well in handling complex and sophisticated matters and respond in a timely and efficient manner. They have an accurate understanding of clients' needs, always focusing on the most important issues and avoiding spending time on every matter."
"The team are extremely strong and highly efficient. Their work commitment and attention to detail is of the highest level."
Notable Practitioners
Terence Foo counts several high-profile private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds among his clientele. He handles a wide range of transactional mandates, including buyouts and outbound investments.
Bryan Koo is recognised for his representation in M&A and investment transactions. His clientele includes international and Chinese private equity funds and corporates.
"He's very competent and has a rare sense of pragmatism."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
China