Competition/Antitrust (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
Contact number
+852 2521 0551Chambers Review
Slaughter and May fields a talented international team with on-the-ground specialists in Hong Kong as well as Mainland China. The team is highly active advising on the Chinese merger clearance aspects of global transactions, and also frequently advises on compliance with Hong Kong competition regulation, as well as on investigations in Greater China. It also assists corporations with complaints made to the SAMR, and demonstrates particular expertise advising on parity clauses and non-compete agreements. The firm counts INEOS, Richemont and Swire Beverages among its key clients.
Work Highlights
- Slaughter and May advised Booking.com on an investigation by the Hong Kong Competition Investigation into online hotel booking platform parity clauses.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They can explain complex matters clearly, providing guidance and options with an analysis of the pros and cons."
"Their team is knowledgeable, hard-working and also efficient."
"They can explain complex matters clearly, providing guidance and options with an analysis of the pros and cons."
"Their team is knowledgeable, hard-working and also efficient."
Notable Practitioners
Natalie Yeung leads the Asia competition practice as well as the firm's Beijing representative office. She is highly regarded in the market for her expertise in merger filings as well as responding to investigations launched by the Hong Kong Competition Commission.
"Natalie is an outstanding lawyer who is quick to grasp the key issues and is very mindful of business realities before delivering sound and well-reasoned advice."
"Natalie really understands our business operations and always gives us advice with a good balance of legal compliance and business considerations."