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

This broad category covers both public company and private equity (including venture capital) matters. The chapter includes company acquisitions, dispositions and related financing arrangements, capitalisations, entity selection and formation, operating and partnership agreements, securities and governance matters. Also covers those transactions designed to help restructuring within companies and their subsidiaries by change of ownership. Priority is placed on primary representatives, those acting for buyers and sellers, whilst those acting for financial advisers, underwriters and the banks financing such transactions are also considered.

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CHINA (PRC FIRMS): An Introduction

Following the pilot run of China’s publicly offered infrastructure real estate investment trusts (R...

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Benita Yu
Slaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
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.
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Robert Ashworth
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
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 the co-head of the firm's global M&A practice.
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Nicholas Norris
Kirkland & Ellis | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 1
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Betty Yap
Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
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.
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Daniel Dusek
Goodwin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
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.
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Graham Winter
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
Graham 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.
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Jonathan B Stone
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
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.
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Kay Ian Ng
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
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.
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Matthew Middleditch
Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
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.
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Miranda So
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
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.
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Timothy Gardner
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
Timothy 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.
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Denise Jong
Reed Smith Richards Butler | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 2
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Andrew Whan
Milbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
Andrew 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.
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Lisa Chung
Slaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
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.
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Marcia Ellis
Morrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
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.
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Teresa Ko
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 3 | 23 Years Ranked
Teresa 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.
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Tommy Tong
Herbert Smith Freehills | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 3
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Amy Ho
Clifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked
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.
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Charles Butcher
Eversheds Sutherland | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
Charles 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.
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Christopher Kelly
White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
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.
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Constance Choy
Sidley Austin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked
Constance 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.
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Emma Davies
Clifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked
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.
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Thomas T H Chou
Morrison 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."
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Tracy Wut
Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked
Tracy 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.
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William Chua
Debevoise & Plimpton | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked
William 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.
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Barbara W K Mok
MinterEllison LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 4
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David Zhang
Kirkland & Ellis | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 4
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Nima Amini
O'Melveny & Myers | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 4
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Simon Cooke
Latham & Watkins | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 4
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Alex Bidlake
Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
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.
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Christina Lee
Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
Christina 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.
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Christopher Cheng
Sidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
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.
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Christopher Yip
Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
Christopher 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.
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Edward Freeman
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
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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Edwin Northover
Debevoise & Plimpton | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
Edwin Northover co-heads Debevoise & Plimpton's corporate practice. He is experienced in M&A transactions, with a notable specialism in the insurance sector.
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Hannah C L Ha
Mayer Brown | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5 | 13 Years Ranked
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.
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Henry Ong
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5 | 17 Years Ranked
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.
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Ian Ho
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
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.
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Neeraj Budhwani
Milbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
Neeraj 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.
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Raymond Oh
Sidley Austin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
Raymond 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.
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Simon Weller
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked
Simon 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.
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Yi Zhang
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5 | 11 Years Ranked
Zhang 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.
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Yuval Tal
Proskauer Rose | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5 | 11 Years Ranked
Yuval 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.
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Chin Yeoh
Ashurst | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5
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Frank Sun
Latham & Watkins | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5
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Frank Voon
K&L Gates | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5
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Mabel Lui
Withers | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Band 5
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Chris McGaffin
Slaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
Chris 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.
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Chris Welty
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
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.
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Robert Wright
Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Robert 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.
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Anthony Woo
Reed Smith Richards Butler | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Up and Coming
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Joey Chau
Kirkland & Ellis | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
2023 | Up and Coming
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