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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters houses an exceptional team headed by strong practitioners based in Beijing and Hong Kong. The team demonstrates a high level of expertise across the full range of competition issues, including merger control, behavioural issues and enforcement. It is frequently sought after for advice by international companies from the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. The firm is an excellent choice for multi-jurisdictional merger filings, able to leverage the strength of its offices in key European markets, and also acts as adviser to the SAMR and assists the regulator with drafting new legislation. The practice is well placed to represent clients in a wide range of antitrust litigation in relation to cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, and its offering is bolstered by the capabilities of its PRC-qualified partner firm Zhao Sheng Law Firm.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters assisted Microsoft with obtaining unconditional clearance in China for its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Strengths

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The team is very experienced and our go-to firm for merger control matters in China.

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Linklaters are unique in the sense that they can draw on their expertise in EU competition law, while at the same time they are familiar with domestic law. 

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Notable Practitioners

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Fay Zhou
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Fay Zhou
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Fay Zhou remains at the forefront of the market, serving as head of the team's antitrust and foreign investment group. She is held in high esteem for her expertise in complicated merger filings on behalf of leading multinationals, as well as antitrust investigations.

Fay Zhou is definitely the best China-focused competition lawyer I have worked with. She mixes intelligence, responsiveness and a deep understanding of the Chinese system.

Fay Zhou has a strong understanding of where Chinese law fits into the wider picture of global M&A.

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Marcus Pollard
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Marcus Pollard
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Marcus Pollard is based in Hong Kong, where he is active in handling abuse of dominance investigations as well as private enforcement litigation. He also assists clients with merger filings across the Asia-Pacific region.

Marcus is an outstanding competition lawyer with deep knowledge and experience across all areas of the law and covering the APAC region.

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Kathleen Gooi
Star Associates

Kathleen Gooi is a managing associate in the firm's Hong Kong office. She has a range of experience in both Asia and the UK, and advises on merger control matters and cartel investigations.

Kathleen offers good work and quick responses.

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Fay Zhou
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Fay Zhou
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Marcus Pollard
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Marcus Pollard
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Kathleen Gooi
Star Associates
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