Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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Clifford Chance LLP has an exceptional corporate practice that houses an impressive bench of high-quality lawyers. The strong outbound practice has additional support available through its well-resourced and coordinated regional and global networks across the Asia-Pacific region and Europe. The team capably advises international clients on inbound transactions, including advice on acquisitions, joint ventures and equity investments. The financial services sector remains a key focus, with the team often advising on high-value transactions in this area, in addition to being active on insurance and energy deals. Clients benefit from the firm's notable antitrust capability in China. The firm counts Fujian Highsun Engineering Plastics, Sheares Healthcare Management and Plastic Omnium New Energies among its key clients.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Fujian Highsun Engineering Plastics on the establishment of a joint venture company with AKRO-Plastic.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance are good at managing complex projects involving complicated deal structures and various legal areas."
"They are able to provide constructive advice on complex major transactions. They are very responsive and helpful at all times."
"The team have impressive expertise in the Hong Kong takeovers code, are very responsive and have strong execution capabilities."
"Clifford Chance are good at managing complex projects involving complicated deal structures and various legal areas."
"They are able to provide constructive advice on complex major transactions. They are very responsive and helpful at all times."
"The team have impressive expertise in the Hong Kong takeovers code, are very responsive and have strong execution capabilities."
Notable Practitioners
Kelly Gregory possesses considerable corporate expertise and regularly assists clients with inbound transactions, including M&A and joint ventures. She is also well regarded for her strength in outbound acquisitions, especially in South America. She is actively sought after by clients from the energy, retail and TMT industries.
"She takes real responsibility for delivering each milestone and listens very closely to every need we have. She also regularly communicates with us and can easily draw on the particular expertise that we need."
"Kelly Gregory is a great lawyer."
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.
"She is technically very strong, completely reliable and has good judgement on legal matters. She is also calm, considered and unflappable."
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.
"Amy Ho provides great quality work and advice."
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.
"She has good business acumen and a client-oriented mindset."
Terence Foo focuses on transactions and mandates involving multiple jurisdictions. His work includes advising on acquisitions, commercial agreements and strategic partnerships. He has maintained a good working cooperation with clients from the financial services, TMT, energy and retailing sectors.
"Terence is a very good lawyer."
"He is very client-oriented."
Yang Yi is a partner in the firm's Shanghai office and specialises in M&A, joint ventures and other transactions, particularly cross-border ones. He has a strong track record when it comes to the life science and manufacturing sectors.
"He is very diligent and always tries to provide a solution to the client."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
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