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Clifford Chance LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) - China

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The distinguished private equity group at 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised China Merchants Capital on its USD870 million investment for a 40% stake in a project company holding Hong Kong telecommunications services provider HKT's passive network infrastructure assets.

Strengths

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  • Their work product is high quality and detail-oriented in a good way. They are very good at providing legal advice on complicated issues.

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

  • With decades of experience across China and comprehensive service, they provide true end-to-end solutions. They deliver actionable solutions and responsive updates, enabling successful closures.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bryan Koo
    Bryan Koo

    Bryan Koo

    Bryan Koo is recognised for his representation in M&A and investment transactions. His clientele includes international and Chinese private equity funds and corporates.

    • Bryan is very good at complicated deals and structures and can deliver high-quality work within a tight schedule.

      Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • Bryan is responsive and has valuable ideas to tackle difficult issues.

      Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • He is sharp, commercial and responsive.

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  • Andrew Crook
    Andrew Crook

    Andrew Crook

    Andrew Crook is head of the firm's APAC private equity group and is a trusted adviser to a number of prominent private equity firms on their investments and portfolio transactions throughout the region.

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Ranked Individuals at Clifford Chance LLP (2)

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    Bryan Koo

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)

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    Andrew Crook

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)

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