Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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Chambers Review
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer houses an outstanding cross-border M&A team which is sought after by prominent clients from a range of industries including finance, technology, and oil and gas. It is also instructed by Chinese SOEs on their regional investments. The team often acts on the most complex and high-profile transactions, offering an extensive bench of senior practitioners lauded by peers and clients alike. It effectively leverages its global coverage to advise on matters involving jurisdictions as diverse as France, Germany, the USA, Indonesia and Singapore. The firm can boast Volkswagen, Danone and CPP Investments among its key clients.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised Thematic Bridge Investment, an investment vehicle of Boyu, on its voluntary conditional general cash offer for shares in Jinke Smart Services.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Freshfields team show professionalism in every matter they handle for us. They can always meet our commercial needs."
"The team are quick and effective in identifying and tackling core issues in complex situations and are always quick and responsive to requests for assistance."
"The Freshfields team show professionalism in every matter they handle for us. They can always meet our commercial needs."
"The team are quick and effective in identifying and tackling core issues in complex situations and are always quick and responsive to requests for assistance."
Notable Practitioners
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 co-head of the firm's global M&A practice.
"Rob is always responsive and right on the button. He can sometimes tell me what's important before even I know. Despite his seniority, he is as energetic as ever and really rolled up his sleeves and got in the trenches."
Alan Wang services a diverse clientele of foreign corporates from a variety of sectors including financial services, media and electronics. He offers extensive experience in multi-jurisdictional M&A and private equity transactions, as well as joint ventures.
"What really impressed us is that we felt Alan is there with us, actively contributing solutions, giving his experience from previous deals and protecting our interests. We feel very strongly supported and comfortable in his hands."
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.
"She always makes you feel like you're number one. She shows good attention to detail and understands what's being negotiated and agreed upon. She goes the extra mile to make sure she and I understand what we're signing up for."
Edward Freeman represents regional and international clients in acquisitions, investments and privatisations. He also has considerable experience advising on insurance matters.
"Edward impressed me very much. He can grasp the critical points and risks in a very short time and give us corresponding reminders."
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