Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
Chambers Review
Linklaters has a very strong M&A practice that is consistently winning key roles on the foremost transactions in the region. The firm demonstrates high-quality capabilities across key Asian business hubs and in relation to significant industry sectors, particularly in China and Singapore. It is active in jurisdictions across the Asia-Pacific region, including Japan, India and Thailand, as well as Malaysia and the Philippines. Major oil and gas groups, food industry giants and leading insurers feature on its enviable client roster. It also maintains a practice for private equity work, most notably out of its China and Singapore offices.
Hong Kong-based Matthew Middleditch is a key contact for the group and head of the Hong Kong practice. Sophie Mathur is a key contact in Singapore, while Savi Hebbur and Sushil Jacob are key contacts for the India practice. Tracy Whiriskey is a key contact for the Tokyo office. Wilailuk Okanurak is a key contact in Thailand.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised Macquarie Asset Management on its USD610 million acquisition of a significant minority stake in Bersama Digital Infrastructure.
- Linklaters advised the Bank of East Asia on the HKD2.168 billion sale of its general insurance unit, Blue Cross, and interest in a joint venture healthcare service provider, Blue Care, to AIA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We rely heavily on the Linklaters M&A team for their strategic advice and strong execution capabilities, especially concerning more complex aspects of the transactions, and the team have certainly delivered."
"I am very impressed by the efficiency and effectiveness with which the Linklaters team worked across markets and functions seamlessly."
"They are able to give professional and timely feedback. The team have an in-depth understanding of the business."
"We rely heavily on the Linklaters M&A team for their strategic advice and strong execution capabilities, especially concerning more complex aspects of the transactions, and the team have certainly delivered."
"I am very impressed by the efficiency and effectiveness with which the Linklaters team worked across markets and functions seamlessly."
"They are able to give professional and timely feedback. The team have an in-depth understanding of the business."