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Charles Butcher

Charles Butcher

Greater China Region 2026

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Greater China Region

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Charles is the Asia Managing Partner of Eversheds Sutherland and leads the M&A team in the region. He serves as a member of Eversheds Sutherland's global International Leadership Team.

Based in Hong Kong since 2007, Charles’ practice focuses on regional and international cross-border transactions and investments. He has represented clients on acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, restructurings and financing transactions throughout the Asia-Pacific region including Greater China, Africa, Australasia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and on outbound investments across the globe including in Europe, the US and the Middle East.

Charles has extensive experience leading complex multi-jurisdictional projects and providing structuring, governance and strategic advice to international corporate, institutional and private equity clients.

Charles has particular industry experience in the financial services, TMT, energy and natural resources, consumer and industrial sectors.

Charles is strongly results driven and committed to finding practical, innovative and commercial solutions for his clients. He is consistently recognized in Chambers & Partners Global, Asia Pacific and Greater China for corporate and M&A.

Read more here: https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/en/asia/people/butcher-charles

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) - China

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Charles Butcher typically handles transactions involving several jurisdictions and has been active on investments, acquisitions and joint ventures. He is a popular choice among clients from the TMT, life sciences and energy industries.

Strengths

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  • Charles was often able to anticipate our needs and was able to guide us well.

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • Charles is a very astute lawyer. He is a real thinker, thinking about solutions and finding the best avenues for clients.

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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