International & Cross-Border Transactions (International Firms)

Chambers Review

Linklaters is a prominent firm renowned for the quality of its international work throughout its wide-ranging scope of expertise. The firm's distinguished global platform is also noted as a key attraction to clients, extending the firm's reach across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia-Pacific. This includes a long-established presence in China, with offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Linklaters' Chinese operations are strengthened by its Shanghai Joint Operation Office with Zhao Sheng Law Firm, enabling the firm to offer PRC advice to all of its international clients. The firm demonstrates a strong sector-focused approach, with an active presence in the financial services, TMT, life sciences, energy and infrastructure sectors.

The firm is frequently instructed by established Chinese and international financial institutions in addition to Hong Kong-listed companies, and also houses a first-rate competition team operating out of Beijing and Hong Kong, well versed in multi-jurisdictional merger control and enforcement matters. The firm also boasts a formidable reputation in the banking arena, with considerable experience in structured finance, leveraged and acquisition finance and syndicated loans. The group is a major presence in the outbound projects and infrastructure space, regularly advising lenders on multi-jurisdictional financing matters.

Additionally, with an accomplished disputes practice, the firm is regularly sought out by global investment banks and funds for complex finance-related litigation. The team is also noted for its proficiency in cross-border regulatory investigations conducted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.