Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
Contact number
+852 2825 8888Chambers Review
Clifford Chance has an outstanding transactions team acting across the key financial hubs in Asia, with exceptional strength in Singapore and Hong Kong. The firm has particularly impressive corporate capabilities in South-East Asia and is able to handle deals involving jurisdictions across the entire Asia-Pacific region. It represents an enviable list of blue-chip clients, including major corporates and state-owned enterprises, in high-value M&A in a broad range of industries, including TMT, financial services and energy. On the private equity side, the firm maintains strong relationships with regional financial institutions and funds, as well as globally renowned houses.
Andrew Crook in Hong Kong is head of the corporate and private equity team in the Asia-Pacific region. Terence Foo in Shanghai is head of the China private equity group. Valerie Kong, Melissa Ng and Tom Lin co-head the Singapore corporate/M&A team.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Viva Energy on its proposed acquisition of the retail convenience business of Coles Express.
- Clifford Chance represented CVC Capital Partners on its buyout of Xi'an Yikang Pharmacy Chain.
- Clifford Chance advised Fujian Highsun Engineering Plastics on the establishment of a joint venture company with AKRO-Plastic.
- Clifford Chance advised Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation on an investment into it by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, who purchased a 4.999% stake by way of a special block sale for around USD93.9 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The teamwork is excellent, almost like a family. Every member of Clifford Chance can seamlessly assist us."
"Clifford Chance are good at managing complex projects involving complicated deal structures and various legal areas."
"They do well in handling complex and sophisticated matters and respond in a timely and efficient manner. They have an accurate understanding of clients' needs, always focusing on the most important issues and avoiding spending time on every matter."
"It is an experienced, commercial, solution-oriented, approachable and responsive team. I am happy and comfortable with the service they provide."
"It's better to use them and get things done quickly rather than spending more time and money on a less high-quality firm."
"The teamwork is excellent, almost like a family. Every member of Clifford Chance can seamlessly assist us."
"Clifford Chance are good at managing complex projects involving complicated deal structures and various legal areas."
"They do well in handling complex and sophisticated matters and respond in a timely and efficient manner. They have an accurate understanding of clients' needs, always focusing on the most important issues and avoiding spending time on every matter."
"It is an experienced, commercial, solution-oriented, approachable and responsive team. I am happy and comfortable with the service they provide."
"It's better to use them and get things done quickly rather than spending more time and money on a less high-quality firm."