Competition/Antitrust (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2025 : China
Band 1
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Provided by Freshfields
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Chambers Review
Freshfields has a highly respected practice noted for the depth of its experience in international competition and antitrust work. The firm offers considerable capabilities in both Hong Kong and Mainland China, and is recognised for its ability in compliance and enforcement advice and active in investigations, where it regularly interacts with Chinese regulators. Its client roster includes multinational companies from various sectors including automotive, aviation, healthcare, TMT, and energy and natural resources. The practice is well placed to advise on merger control filings in multiple jurisdictions arising from large acquisitions.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields advised UBS on the global merger control aspects of its acquisition of Credit Suisse.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freshfields are experienced and provide professional and prompt legal advice, even in relation to complex and sophisticated matters."
"They are at the top of their game, and their advice is timely and concise. We can rely on them."
"Freshfields are experienced and provide professional and prompt legal advice, even in relation to complex and sophisticated matters."
"They are at the top of their game, and their advice is timely and concise. We can rely on them."
Notable Practitioners
Ninette Dodoo co-heads the competition offering from the firm's Beijing office. She is highly proficient in EU competition law matters, having formerly been based in Brussels. Her principal area of focus is on regional and global merger filings.
"She has very good intel and a vantage point in China."
"Ninette not only understands China's antitrust matters but came from Brussels, so she understands how international competition policy works. She puts all of our issues in a global context."