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

Robert Ashworth is a pre-eminent lawyer who is singled out for his handling of sizeable acquisitions, joint ventures and investments for multinational entities across the technology and finance industries. He is co-head of the firm's global M&A practice.

Benita Yu's broad transactional expertise spans acquisitions, joint ventures and privatisations. She is admitted to practice in England & Wales as well as Hong Kong, and is frequently mandated by clients from the financial services sectors. She is also well versed in handling IPOs.

Jonathan Stone advises financial institutions, multinational corporates and domestic companies on a range of M&A and corporate finance transactions. Leading the Hong Kong office of Skadden, he also assists with private equity matters.

Ng Kay Ian heads Sullivan & Cromwell's Hong Kong office and offers clients over 30 years' experience in handling a wide variety of corporate transactions. He has extensive experience handling M&A deals, debt issuances and initial public offerings.

Betty Yap maintains a broad and respected corporate law practice. Her recent experience includes handling high-profile acquisitions and investments for international investors. She is all well regarded for her expertise in handling the establishment of joint ventures.

Daniel Dusek of Goodwin is a well-known expert with extensive experience handling sophisticated corporate matters. He frequently assists corporations and private equity investors with cross-border privatisations and joint ventures. Besides M&A matters, he is also well versed in IPOs.

Denise Jong is a popular choice among PRC, Hong Kong and US-based corporates for her two decades of experience handling all manner of public and private M&A and private equity transactions. She also offers additional advice on restructuring, insolvency, capital markets and regulatory compliance.

Matthew Middleditch chairs Linklaters' global corporate practice, possessing considerable expertise in M&A matters, disposals and joint ventures. Additionally, he has notable experience handling bancassurance matters and he is frequently mandated by leading investment banks.

Miranda So's wide-ranging expertise spans M&A transactions, joint ventures and investments, with additional experience in private equity matters. She is regularly mandated by clients from the financial services, technology and healthcare industries.

Lisa Chung attracts attention for her dual capital markets and corporate expertise, and continues to act on public and private M&A transactions as well as share disposals. She has a notable sector specialism in real estate.

Marcia Ellis is a skilled corporate lawyer handling a range of transactional mandates, including disposals, private equity deals and restructurings. She routinely serves clients from the TMT, fintech and environmental protection sectors.

Simon Cooke retains his position in the corporate market as a transactional lawyer with additional regulatory expertise. He demonstrates proficiency handling cross-border acquisitions, equity investments and privatisations.

"She always makes you feel like you're number one. She shows good attention to detail and understands what's being negotiated and agreed upon. She goes the extra mile to make sure she and I understand what we're signing up for."

Alex Bidlake is experienced in handling transactions involving public and private M&A, as well as privatisations, for domestic and international clients. She also has excellent knowledge of the fintech, infrastructure and TMT sectors.

Amy Ho’s wide-ranging transactional practice spans public and private M&A, covering joint ventures, acquisitions and business collaborations. She also advises China-based clients on outbound investments.

Christopher Kelly heads White & Case's Asia-Pacific corporate and M&A practice and is well placed to advise on cross-border acquisitions and private equity investments. He frequently advises clients from the financial services, healthcare and technology sectors.

Constance Choy heads Sidley Austin LLP's China corporate and finance group. She maintains an active practice advising Hong Kong and Mainland China-headquartered clients on their M&A transactions.

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

Emma Davies is highly regarded for her extensive experience advising global companies on cross-border transactions involving Chinese counterparties and interests. She offers additional advice on competition law issues.

Frank Sun acts on cross-border mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures for Chinese corporates and private equity firms. He frequently serves clients from the fintech, technology and manufacturing sectors.

Ian Ho is a strong corporate practitioner who handles both public and private mergers. He focuses on cross-border M&A and private equity transactions spanning a range of jurisdictions including India, Japan and the USA.

Thomas Chou co-heads Morrison Foerster's Asia private equity practice. He continues to win mandates from TMT and life sciences companies as well as private equity investors looking to carry out international investments.

Anthony Woo routinely handles corporate mandates in relation to cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures and investments. He is a popular choice among Mainland China-based corporate clients from the shipping, transportation and education sectors.

Christopher Cheng has an extensive corporate practice and regularly advises on M&A, joint ventures and privatisations. He also has notable expertise in real estate transactions.

Edwin Northover co-heads Debevoise & Plimpton's corporate practice. He is experienced in M&A transactions, with a notable specialism in the insurance sector.

Hannah Ha heads the corporate practice at Mayer Brown. Leveraging her expertise in antitrust, she is able to advise on cross-border transactions and international investments.

Henry Ong has more than two decades of experience handling corporate affairs. He advises on acquisitions and disposals for international corporations and private equity investors, as well as acting for domestic companies on strategic partnerships.

Joey Chau has extensive experience handling corporate mandates, including M&A, privatisations, joint ventures and leveraged buyouts.

Mabel Lui heads the Greater China commercial team at Withers. She is sought out by international and Chinese clients with regard to all aspects of transactional corporate work, including M&A and joint venture establishment.

Raymond Oh co-heads the M&A practice at Sidley Austin, with expertise in handling cross-border investments in the technology, construction and real estate sectors. He has additional expertise in structured finance and private fund investments.

Zhang Yi is consistently sought out by international clients looking to acquire and dispose of their China-based assets and business operations. His client roster includes private equity funds and real estate investment houses.

Chris Welty advises on a broad range of M&A and private equity mandates, with experience in handling spin-offs, take-privates and disposals. He remains a popular choice among financial institutions, investment banks and private equity funds.