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Global China Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
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Band 1
Band 2
- Betty Yap Linklaters16 Years Ranked
- Daniel Dusek Goodwin9 Years Ranked
- Graham Winter Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP15 Years Ranked
- Jonathan B Stone Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates19 Years Ranked
- Kay Ian Ng Sullivan & Cromwell LLP15 Years Ranked
- Matthew Middleditch Linklaters21 Years Ranked
- Miranda So Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP13 Years Ranked
- Timothy Gardner Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP12 Years Ranked
- Denise Jong
Band 3
Band 4
- Amy Ho Clifford Chance15 Years Ranked
- Charles Butcher Eversheds Sutherland9 Years Ranked
- Christopher Kelly White & Case LLP17 Years Ranked
- Constance Choy Sidley Austin15 Years Ranked
- Emma Davies Clifford Chance LLP15 Years Ranked
- Thomas T H Chou Morrison Foerster13 Years Ranked
- Tracy Wut Baker McKenzie15 Years Ranked
- William Chua Debevoise & Plimpton15 Years Ranked
- Barbara W K Mok
- David Zhang
- Nima Amini
- Simon Cooke
Band 5
- Alex Bidlake Linklaters2 Years Ranked
- Christina Lee Baker McKenzie2 Years Ranked
- Christopher Cheng Sidley Austin LLP1 Years Ranked
- Christopher Yip Linklaters2 Years Ranked
- Edward Freeman Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer4 Years Ranked
- Edwin Northover Debevoise & Plimpton2 Years Ranked
- Hannah C L Ha Mayer Brown13 Years Ranked
- Henry Ong Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP17 Years Ranked
- Ian Ho Simpson Thacher & Bartlett5 Years Ranked
- Neeraj Budhwani Milbank LLP4 Years Ranked
- Raymond Oh Sidley Austin2 Years Ranked
- Simon Weller Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer7 Years Ranked
- Yi Zhang Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP11 Years Ranked
- Yuval Tal Proskauer Rose11 Years Ranked
- Chin Yeoh
- Frank Sun
- Frank Voon
- Mabel Lui
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Band 1
1 Benita YuSlaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedBenita 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.1 Robert AshworthFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedRobert 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 the co-head of the firm's global M&A practice.- Nicholas NorrisKirkland & Ellis | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Betty YapLinklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedBetty 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.2 Daniel DusekGoodwin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedDaniel 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.2 Graham WinterGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedGraham Winter brings to bear longstanding experience advising on various corporate mandates, including cross-border acquisitions, investments and joint ventures. He is very familiar with the regulations governing IPOs and takeovers.2 Jonathan B StoneSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedJonathan 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.2 Kay Ian NgSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedNg 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.2 Matthew MiddleditchLinklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedMatthew 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.2 Miranda SoDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedMiranda 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.2 Timothy GardnerWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedTimothy Gardner consistently wins instructions on high-profile cross-border M&A transactions, often involving a private equity element. Qualified in both Hong Kong and New York, he is actively sought after by clients from the financial services, automotive and technology industries.- Denise JongReed Smith Richards Butler | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Andrew WhanMilbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedAndrew Whan of Milbank brings to bear nearly two decades of transactional experience working on deals. His areas of expertise include M&A transactions, joint ventures, privatisations and restructurings.3 Lisa ChungSlaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedLisa 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.3 Marcia EllisMorrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedMarcia 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.3 Teresa KoFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 3 | 23 Years RankedTeresa Ko is respected for her seasoned advice on a broad range of corporate matters, with recent experience acting on M&A and disposal transactions. She also has noteworthy securities practice.- Tommy TongHerbert Smith Freehills | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Amy HoClifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedAmy 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.4 Charles ButcherEversheds Sutherland | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedCharles 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.4 Christopher KellyWhite & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedChristopher 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.4 Constance ChoySidley Austin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedConstance Choy heads Sidley Austin LLP's China Corporate & Finance Group. She maintains an active practice advising Hong Kong and Mainland China-headquartered clients on their M&A transactions.4 Emma DaviesClifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedEmma 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.4 Thomas T H ChouMorrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked"Thomas has a very clear understanding of the client's needs and is able to provide service over and beyond what was being asked for. Also, he is a very effective leader in empowering his team to do the work as well as providing guidance and stepping in when necessary."4 Tracy WutBaker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedTracy Wut is the head of the M&A department at Baker McKenzie, acting for clients in the electronics and pharmaceutical sectors. She is well placed to handle cross-border mandates, including acquisitions, investments and joint ventures.4 William ChuaDebevoise & Plimpton | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedWilliam Chua offers over two decades of experience handling cross-border M&A transactions, and private equity deals. His clientele includes investment banks, private equity funds and asset management companies.- Barbara W K MokMinterEllison LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 4
- David ZhangKirkland & Ellis | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 4
- Nima AminiO'Melveny & Myers | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 4
- Simon CookeLatham & Watkins | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 4
Band 5
5 Alex BidlakeLinklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedAlex 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.5 Christina LeeBaker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedChristina Lee is adept at handling private and public takeovers and privatisations. She has additional expertise in capital markets and regulatory compliance, and she is a popular choice among clients from the energy, engineering and manufacturing spheres.5 Christopher ChengSidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedChristopher 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.5 Christopher YipLinklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedChristopher Yip's recent work involves advising regional financial institutions and international corporates on sales, acquisitions, joint ventures and restructurings. He is frequently sought after by technology, media and insurance sector clients.5 Edward FreemanFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedEdward Freeman represents regional and international clients in acquisitions, investments and privatisations. He also has considerable experience advising on insurance matters.5 Edwin NorthoverDebevoise & Plimpton | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedEdwin Northover co-heads Debevoise & Plimpton's corporate practice. He is experienced in M&A transactions, with a notable specialism in the insurance sector.5 Hannah C L HaMayer Brown | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5 | 13 Years RankedHannah 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.5 Henry OngWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedHenry 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.5 Ian HoSimpson Thacher & Bartlett | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedIan 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.5 Neeraj BudhwaniMilbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedNeeraj Budhwani of Milbank frequently advises international clients on cross-border deals. His practice covers public and private M&A transactions as well as leveraged buyouts.5 Raymond OhSidley Austin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedRaymond Oh co-heads the M&A practice of Sidley Austin, with expertise handling cross-border investments in the technology, construction and real estate sectors. He has additional expertise in structured finance and private fund investments.5 Simon WellerFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedSimon Weller frequently handles high-profile cross-border corporate mandates for multinational clients in the food and beverage as well as financial services sectors. Leading the Asia global transactions group at Freshfields, he also offers advice on private equity deals.5 Yi ZhangGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5 | 11 Years RankedZhang Yi is consistently sought out by international clients looking to acquire and dispose of their China-based assets and business operations. His clientele roster includes private equity funds and real estate investment houses.5 Yuval TalProskauer Rose | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5 | 11 Years RankedYuval Tal is consistently sought out by international clients operating in the hospitality and leisure sectors. He regularly advises on strategic partnerships, acquisitions, joint venture establishments and operational advice.- Frank SunLatham & Watkins | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5
- Frank VoonK&L Gates | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Band 5
Up and Coming
U Chris McGaffinSlaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedChris McGaffin handles cross-border M&A transactions on behalf of international companies operating in the insurance and logistics sectors. He is qualified in both Hong Kong and the UK, and ably advises on local and international matters.U Chris WeltyWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedChris 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.U Robert WrightBaker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedRobert Wright has a strong track record handling corporate transactions, including M&A deals, strategic investments and PE/VC matters. He is a popular choice among corporate clients from the financial services, insurance and healthcare spheres.- Anthony WooReed Smith Richards Butler | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Up and Coming
- Joey ChauKirkland & Ellis | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2023 | Up and Coming