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

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China

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

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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.

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

  • 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.

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

Notable Practitioners

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  • Edward Freeman
    Edward Freeman

    Edward Freeman

    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.

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

    • 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.

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

    Philip Li

    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

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

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    Philip Li

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

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