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Provided by Philip Li

Greater China Region

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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, particularly on public M&A and growth capital transactions.

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.

Education

Fudan University

LLB (Law)

New York University School of Law

LLM (Law)

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Greater China Region

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

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Band 4
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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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