Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
About
Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills
Herbert Smith Freehills in Asia Pacific has extensive experience in advising private equity firms, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, and pension funds. Private capital investors have continued to be increasingly active in investing particularly in Asia, and this is reflected in our client base. Our approach combines expertise in advising private capital investors with a deep understanding of the characteristics, risks, and opportunities associated with assets and projects in Asia Pacific across multiple sectors. Our team excels in navigating the complexities of private equity transactions across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy, infrastructure, and financial services. We provide tailored solutions that align with our clients' investment strategies and commercial objectives, ensuring successful outcomes. With offices in key financial centres across the region, we support cross-border transactions seamlessly, drawing on our expertise in areas such as competition and antitrust, employment, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
Chambers Review
Herbert Smith Freehills has a standout team for oil and gas M&A across the region, with an illustrious client roster which also features global corporate heavyweights in mining, as well as regional telecoms giants and major financial institutions. The firm's acclaimed Australian offering handles M&A transactions as well as private equity deals, with proficiency across key Asian markets. It is also very active in the India market, where it works with established domestic corporates and is particularly engaged in the pharmaceutical sphere. A notable corporate team in Hong Kong and Mainland China handles transactions across the region. The firm boasts a respected transactional practice in Japan and an established reputation in South-East Asia, especially for M&A in the energy sector, with able practices in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Damien Hazard and Raji Azzamare key members of the M&A and PE team in Australia.Matt Emsley and Jason Sung are key contacts and practice heads in Hong Kong. Alan Montgomery is a key contact for the India group. Other key contacts include David Dawborn in Indonesia and Graeme Preston, who is also the regional head of corporate, in Japan.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills advised GIC on its investment into AM Green, the green ammonia vertical of Greenko.
- Herbert Smith Freehills acted for Ramsay Health Care and Sime Darby on its USD1.2 billion sale of its four-hospital joint venture in Malaysia and Indonesia to TPG-backed Columbia Asia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The HSF team demonstrates a deep and broad team of legal professionals, both in geographical and industry verticals."
"The team has robust experience and is able to provide recommendations on the market standard so that the client's interest is protected."
"The HSF team demonstrates a deep and broad team of legal professionals, both in geographical and industry verticals."
"The team has robust experience and is able to provide recommendations on the market standard so that the client's interest is protected."
Members
Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills
Kathryn Sanger
Head of Department
Malika Chandrasegaran
Peiwen Chen
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills
Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC)
Blackrock
Carlyle Group
Industries
Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills
Energy
Financial institutions
Infrastructure
Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare