Competition/Antitrust (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
Contact number
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Norton Rose Fulbright is a robust group which is recognised for its pan-Asian capabilities. The team is active on merger clearance aspects of M&A transactions and offers additional expertise in compliance matters, cartel investigations and litigation. It serves clients in the aviation, automotive and energy industries, and is also able to assist Asian clients with EU competition law matters. The practice has notable experience advising external market players on entry into the China renewable energy market. Hutchison Property Group, QatarEnergy and BP are examples of the firm's key clients.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised QatarEnergy on global merger control clearance, including in various Asian jurisdictions, regarding natural gas production joint ventures with other energy companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Norton Rose Fulbright competition team is super responsive and available."
"The Norton Rose Fulbright competition team is super responsive and available."
Notable Practitioners
Marc Waha leads the regional competition team and is a prominent figure in the Hong Kong antitrust market. He is active representing Asian corporate clients before European competition authorities, and is also active in developing the firm's Japan-focused competition practice. He splits his time between Hong Kong and Tokyo.
"He is an antitrust expert with extensive experience and he can provide practical advice on very complex matters."
"Marc is a superstar for our work. We know that whenever we need help in East Asia, he'll be quick to jump in and give us the input we need while being creative."
Nicolas Cassauba is a counsel based in Hong Kong who is active on a range of regional merger control mandates and antitrust compliance advisory matters. He speaks English, French and Italian.
"He is super practical, telling us the rules but also how to mitigate the risks."