Competition/Antitrust (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 1
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Chambers Review
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has a highly respected practice noted for its depth of experience in international competition and antitrust work. The firm offers considerable capabilities in both Hong Kong and Mainland China, and is recognised for its ability in compliance and enforcement advice and active in investigations, where it regularly interacts with Chinese regulators. Its client roster includes multinational companies from various sectors including automotive, aviation, healthcare, TMT, and energy and natural resources, such as Hutchison Ports, Volkswagen and Korean Air. The practice is well placed to advise on merger control filings in multiple jurisdictions arising from large-scale acquisitions.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer represented Korean Air in securing conditional merger clearance for its USD1.51 billion acquisition of Asiana.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have lawyers with international experience, as well as lawyers who know the China practice very well."
"Freshfields is obviously very good. We have nothing but good things to say about Freshfields."
"They have lawyers with international experience, as well as lawyers who know the China practice very well."
"Freshfields is obviously very good. We have nothing but good things to say about Freshfields."
Notable Practitioners
Ninette Dodoo co-heads the competition offering from the firm's Beijing office. She is highly proficient in EU competition law matters, having formerly been based in Brussels. Her principal area of focus is on regional and global merger filings.
"Ninette and her team were hard-working and very responsible when helping us solve problems and progress towards completion of the matter."
"Ninette is very famous in China. She is very knowledgeable and capable, and knows everything about antitrust law."
Alastair Mordaunt has extensive experience handling high-profile merger filings and HKCC investigations. He is based in London and is qualified to practice in Hong Kong.
"Alastair is a very solid lawyer who has a lot of experience."
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