LAWYER PROFILE

Edward Freeman

Greater China Region 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 2 practice areas

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

China

7 years ranked

Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)

China

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Freshfields

Practice Areas

Edward is a partner in Freshfields’ Global Transactions team based in Hong Kong. Edward has advised on a range of transactions in Asia and Europe, including private and public M&A (including takeovers) and financial sponsor-led transactions. Edward has significant experience advising on a number of high-profile M&A transactions (in particular, market leading Hong Kong public M&A transactions). Edward also regularly advises PE clients on their existing and proposed new investments and divestments across Greater China.

A full profile of Edward’s experience can be found at https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/contacts/find-a-lawyer/f/freeman-edward/.

Career

Edward joined the firm in 2002 and worked in our London office before joining the corporate team in Hong Kong in 2008.

Professional Memberships

Edward is admitted to practice in Hong Kong and England and Wales.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Greater China Region

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

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Edward Freeman represents regional and international clients in acquisitions, investments and privatisations. He also has considerable experience advising on insurance matters.

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Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) - China

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Edward Freeman is noted for his experience handling privatisations and advising on investments, buyouts and disposals.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is very practical and knowledgeable about the Asia market. He knows what the key considerations are.
Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
He is very commercial and his judgement is appreciated. He is very experienced in the region, on the legal stuff but also in deal dynamics. He’s very smooth in negotiations.
Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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