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Philip Li

Philip Li

Greater China Region 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

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

China

6 years ranked

About

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Greater China Region

Practice Areas

Philip is a partner in Freshfields’ Global Transactions team based in Hong Kong. His practice focuses on advising PE firms and sovereign wealth funds on their buy-out and venture capital transactions in Greater China. Educated, qualified and having practised law in both China and the UK, Philip offers a unique skillset for global and regional PE clients focused on Greater China investments opportunities. Over the years, Philip has developed a strong market reputation across all forms of sponsor-driven investment activity.

A full profile of Philip’s experience can be found at https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/contacts/find-a-lawyer/l/li-philip/.

Career

Prior to relocating to Hong Kong, Philip spent 6 years in London acting for some of the firm’s most important private equity clients on their M&A transactions in Europe.

Professional Memberships

Philip is admitted to practice in Hong Kong, New York, and England and Wales. He has also passed the PRC bar exam.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

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

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Philip Li actively advises Chinese and international investors on inbound and outbound transactions. He has particular experience acting for sovereign wealth funds.
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Strengths

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  • Philip is very experienced. When it comes to complicated situations, and we need creative ways to resolve them, he can provide some very reasonable solutions.

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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