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As a leading adviser to some of the world’s most sophisticated public and private companies on their most complex, high-profile M&A transactions, Kirkland’s M&A practice is consistently recognized for innovation, creativity, energy and a profound commitment to quality. In Asia, we are widely regarded as the most experienced team of M&A lawyers of any international firm in the region, covering the full range of transformational transactional work in Hong Kong and the PRC, with supporting debt finance and FCPA practices. Our more than 140 lawyers and legal professionals in our offices in Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai, focused almost entirely on complex and cross-border transactions. 

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms) - China

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis's corporate department has significant expertise in private M&A and its esteemed bench represents clients in global investments. The team is able to leverage its national footprint, with offices based in Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai. It is often mandated by leading international private equity houses to advise on their inbound Chinese investments. The team also provides a well-established public M&A practice acting for corporates and investors on disposals and take-privates. It has a large volume of domestic clients from a wide variety of industries, including life sciences and financial services. Kirkland & Ellis is frequently complimented on its bench strength and ability to work with its US offices on cross-border deals.

Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis advised Webull on its business combination with SK Growth Opportunities.

Strengths

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They have shown deep understanding of the M&A takeover rules, as well as the Hong Kong market overall, and have always provided suitable advice when in need.

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The team has been very thoughtful and experienced in guiding us through complicated negotiations and provided very commercial solutions to resolve complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Joey Chau
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Joey Chau
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Band 4

Joey Chau has extensive experience handling corporate mandates, including M&A, privatisations, joint ventures and leveraged buyouts.

Her commitment to viewing situations from the client's perspective sets her apart from other competent lawyers we have previously worked with in the region.

She's responsive to our needs and highly reliable in providing the most suitable legal solutions specific to each transaction. We value her expertise and advice.

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Brian Ho
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Brian Ho
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Band 5

Brian Ho is a recognised expert on Hong Kong takeovers, with years of experience at the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong as the Head of Takeovers under his belt prior to joining the firm.

He has a deep understanding of every element of the regulations and provides us with pragmatic advice in our highly complex transactions.

With Brian’s working experience and relationships with SFC, his advice on takeovers code and SFO has been outstanding.

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Joey Chau
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Joey Chau
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Brian Ho
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Brian Ho
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