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https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/capabilities/services/private-capital/private-equity/


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

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The skilled private equity department at Freshfields advises domestic and international private equity funds on high-profile take-private transactions and other financial investments. The group's clients benefit from its antitrust capability as well as its market-leading pan-European private equity practice. Its client roster also includes sovereign wealth funds and alternative capital providers. Its key sectors for private equity deals include healthcare, logistics and TMT.

Work Highlights

  • Freshfields advised ESR Group on its privatisation by a consortium led by Starwood Capital Group, Sixth Street and SSW Partners.

Strengths

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They are just well-rounded and client-oriented. They can connect and focus on different capabilities seamlessly, and their counsels know players in industries, which is valuable.

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The team is very well-trained and quite organised in managing complex cases. They can digest complex matters and provide advice to clients in an efficient manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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Edward Freeman
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Edward Freeman
4
Band 4

Edward Freeman is noted for his experience handling privatisations and advising on investments, buyouts and disposals.

He is very practical and knowledgeable about the Asia market. He knows what the key considerations are.

He is very commercial and his judgement is appreciated. He is very experienced in the region, on the legal stuff but also in deal dynamics. He’s very smooth in negotiations.

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Philip Li
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Philip Li
4
Band 4
Philip Li actively advises Chinese and international investors on inbound and outbound transactions. He has particular experience acting for sovereign wealth funds.

Philip is very experienced. When it comes to complicated situations, and we need creative ways to resolve them, he can provide some very reasonable solutions.

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Edward Freeman
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Philip Li
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