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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Competition/Antitrust (International Firms)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Competition/Antitrust (International Firms) - China

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills is recognised for its broad expertise, advising on the full range of competition law issues and fielding a pan-Asia practice. The team advises major international and local clients on merger compliance, abuse of dominant position investigations and related litigation from its bases in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Clients that require its counselling are frequently associated with the TMT, energy and natural resources, and financial sectors. The team is well equipped to assist clients with implementing their antitrust compliance training programmes and conducting internal restructuring in ensuring compliance with local competition regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills advised Canal+ on its acquisition of a significant minority stake in Viu Group, with an option to acquire majority control.

Strengths

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  • Their team displays great knowledge on the subject matter. The work involved many different stakeholders and was very complex, yet their team handled it extremely well and with grace.

    Competition/Antitrust (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • They provide practical, risk-based advice on the need for filings in various jurisdictions. This is particularly true for China, where their advice is based on a depth of first-hand experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Adelaide Luke
    Adelaide Luke

    Adelaide Luke

    Adelaide Luke heads the firm's competition offering for Asia and is acting on behalf of clients throughout South-East Asia as well as China. She is active both on regional merger filings and in antitrust investigations.

    • It is always a great experience working with Adelaide. She is extremely thorough and has great knowledge on the subject matter.

      Competition/Antitrust (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Adelaide is excellent - user-friendly, responsive, commercial and great to work with. We know we are in safe hands.

      Competition/Antitrust (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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    Adelaide Luke

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