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Andrew Whan Milbank LLP15 Years Ranked- Lisa Chung Slaughter and May13 Years Ranked
Marcia Ellis Morrison Foerster7 Years Ranked
Teresa Ko Freshfields24 Years Ranked- Simon CookeLatham & Watkins
- Tommy TongHerbert Smith Freehills
Band 4
Alex Bidlake Clifford Chance3 Years Ranked- Amy Ho Clifford Chance16 Years Ranked
Christopher Kelly White & Case LLP18 Years Ranked
Constance Choy Sidley Austin16 Years Ranked
Edward Freeman Freshfields5 Years Ranked- Emma Davies Clifford Chance LLP16 Years Ranked
Ian Ho Simpson Thacher & Bartlett6 Years Ranked
Neeraj Budhwani Milbank LLP5 Years Ranked
Thomas T H Chou Morrison Foerster14 Years Ranked- Tracy Wut Baker McKenzie16 Years Ranked
- Charles ButcherEversheds Sutherland
- Frank SunLatham & Watkins
- Nima AminiO'Melveny & Myers
Band 5
Anthony Woo Reed Smith Richards Butler3 Years Ranked- Christina Lee Baker McKenzie3 Years Ranked
Christopher Cheng Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked- Edwin Northover Debevoise & Plimpton3 Years Ranked
- Frank Voon K&L Gates2 Years Ranked
Hannah C L Ha Mayer Brown14 Years Ranked
Henry Ong Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP18 Years Ranked
Raymond Oh Sidley Austin3 Years Ranked- Robert Wright Baker McKenzie2 Years Ranked
Yi Zhang Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP12 Years Ranked
Yuval Tal Proskauer Rose12 Years Ranked- Chin YeohAshurst
- Joey ChauKirkland & Ellis
- Mabel LuiWithers
Up and Coming
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Senior Statespeople
S Robert Ashworth
Freshfields | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedRobert 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.
Band 1
1 Benita Yu
Slaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedBenita Yu's broad transactional expertise spans acquisitions, joint ventures and privatisations. She is admitted to practice in England & Wales as well as Hong Kong, and is frequently mandated by clients from the financial services sectors. She is also well versed in handling IPOs.
1 Jonathan B Stone
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedJonathan Stone advises financial institutions, multinational corporates and domestic companies on a range of M&A and corporate finance transactions. Leading the Hong Kong office of Skadden, he also assists with private equity matters.1 Kay Ian Ng
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedNg Kay Ian heads Sullivan & Cromwell's Hong Kong office and offers clients over 30 years' experience in handling a wide variety of corporate transactions. He has extensive experience handling M&A deals, debt issuances and initial public offerings.
Band 2
2 Betty Yap
Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedBetty Yap maintains a broad and respected corporate law practice. Her recent experience includes handling high-profile acquisitions and investments for international investors. She is well regarded for her expertise in handling the establishment of joint ventures.
2 Daniel Dusek
Goodwin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedDaniel Dusek of Goodwin is a well-known expert with extensive experience handling sophisticated corporate matters. He frequently assists corporations and private equity investors with cross-border privatisations and joint ventures. Besides M&A matters, he is also well versed in IPOs.
2 Denise Jong
Reed Smith Richards Butler | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedDenise Jong is a popular choice among PRC, Hong Kong and US-based corporates for her two decades of experience handling all manner of public and private M&A and private equity transactions. She also offers additional advice on restructuring, insolvency, capital markets and regulatory compliance.2 Matthew MiddleditchLinklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedMatthew Middleditch chairs Linklaters' global corporate practice, possessing considerable expertise in M&A matters, disposals and joint ventures. Additionally, he has notable experience handling bancassurance matters and he is frequently mandated by leading investment banks.
2 Miranda So
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedMiranda So's wide-ranging expertise spans M&A transactions, joint ventures and investments, with additional experience in private equity matters. She is regularly mandated by clients from the financial services, technology and healthcare industries.
2 Timothy GardnerPAG | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedTimothy Gardner consistently wins instructions on high-profile cross-border M&A transactions, often involving a private equity element. Qualified in both Hong Kong and New York, he is actively sought after by clients from the financial services, automotive and technology industries.
Band 3
3 Andrew Whan
Milbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedAndrew Whan brings to bear nearly two decades of transactional experience working on deals. His areas of expertise include M&A transactions, joint ventures, privatisations and restructurings.3 Lisa ChungSlaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedLisa Chung attracts attention for her dual capital markets and corporate expertise, and continues to act on public and private M&A transactions as well as share disposals. She has a notable sector specialism in real estate.3 Marcia Ellis
Morrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedMarcia Ellis is a skilled corporate lawyer handling a range of transactional mandates, including disposals, private equity deals and restructurings. She routinely serves clients from the TMT, fintech and environmental protection sectors.3 Teresa KoFreshfields | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 24 Years Ranked"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."- Simon CookeLatham & Watkins | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3
- Tommy TongHerbert Smith Freehills | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Alex Bidlake
Clifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedAlex Bidlake is experienced in handling transactions involving public and private M&A, as well as privatisations, for domestic and international clients. She also has excellent knowledge of the fintech, infrastructure and TMT sectors.4 Amy HoClifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedAmy Ho’s wide-ranging transactional practice spans public and private M&A, covering joint ventures, acquisitions and business collaborations. She also advises China-based clients on outbound investments.4 Christopher Kelly
White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedChristopher Kelly heads White & Case's Asia-Pacific corporate and M&A practice and is well placed to advise on cross-border acquisitions and private equity investments. He frequently advises clients from the financial services, healthcare and technology sectors.4 Constance Choy
Sidley Austin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedConstance Choy heads Sidley Austin LLP's China corporate and finance group. She maintains an active practice advising Hong Kong and Mainland China-headquartered clients on their M&A transactions.4 Edward FreemanFreshfields | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedEdward Freeman represents regional and international clients in acquisitions, investments and privatisations. He also has considerable experience advising on insurance matters.4 Emma DaviesClifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedEmma Davies is highly regarded for her extensive experience advising global companies on cross-border transactions involving Chinese counterparties and interests. She offers additional advice on competition law issues.4 Ian Ho
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedIan Ho is a strong corporate practitioner who handles both public and private mergers. He focuses on cross-border M&A and private equity transactions spanning a range of jurisdictions including India, Japan and the USA.4 Neeraj BudhwaniMilbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked"Neeraj has been in the market a long time and knows us very well, so he understands the internal hot issues and can deal with business-side demands at the same time as the legal."4 Thomas T H ChouMorrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedThomas Chou co-heads Morrison Foerster's Asia private equity practice. He continues to win mandates from TMT and life sciences companies as well as private equity investors looking to carry out international investments.4 Tracy Wut
Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedTracy Wut is the head of the M&A department at Baker McKenzie, acting for clients in the electronics and pharmaceutical sectors. She is well placed to handle cross-border mandates, including acquisitions, investments and joint ventures.- Charles ButcherEversheds Sutherland | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4
- Frank SunLatham & Watkins | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4
- Nima AminiO'Melveny & Myers | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4
Band 5
5 Anthony WooReed Smith Richards Butler | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedAnthony Woo routinely handles corporate mandates in relation to cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures and investments. He is a popular choice among Mainland China-based corporate clients from the shipping, transportation and education sectors.5 Christina LeeBaker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedChristina Lee is adept at handling private and public takeovers and privatisations. She has additional expertise in capital markets and regulatory compliance, and she is a popular choice among clients from the energy, engineering and manufacturing spheres.5 Christopher ChengSidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedChristopher Cheng has an extensive corporate practice and regularly advises on M&A, joint ventures and privatisations. He also has notable expertise in real estate transactions.5 Edwin Northover
Debevoise & Plimpton | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedEdwin Northover co-heads Debevoise & Plimpton's corporate practice. He is experienced in M&A transactions, with a notable specialism in the insurance sector.5 Frank VoonK&L Gates | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedFrank Voon heads the global corporate department at K&L Gates, and adeptly advises on M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions. He is regularly sought after by clients from the spheres of real estate, pharmaceuticals and transportation.5 Hannah C L Ha
Mayer Brown | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 5 | 14 Years RankedHannah Ha heads the corporate practice at Mayer Brown. Leveraging her expertise in antitrust, she is able to advise on cross-border transactions and international investments.5 Henry Ong
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 5 | 18 Years RankedHenry Ong has more than two decades of experience handling corporate affairs. He advises on acquisitions and disposals for international corporations and private equity investors, as well as acting for domestic companies on strategic partnerships.5 Raymond OhSidley Austin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedRaymond Oh co-heads the M&A practice at Sidley Austin, with expertise in handling cross-border investments in the technology, construction and real estate sectors. He has additional expertise in structured finance and private fund investments.5 Robert WrightBaker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedRobert Wright has a strong track record of handling corporate transactions, including M&A deals, strategic investments and PE/VC matters. He is a popular choice among corporate clients from the financial services, insurance and healthcare spheres.5 Yi Zhang
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedZhang Yi is consistently sought out by international clients looking to acquire and dispose of their China-based assets and business operations. His client roster includes private equity funds and real estate investment houses.5 Yuval Tal
Proskauer Rose | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedYuval Tal is consistently sought out by international clients operating in the hospitality and leisure sectors. He regularly advises on strategic partnerships, acquisitions, joint venture establishments and operational advice.- Joey ChauKirkland & Ellis | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 5
Up and Coming
U Chris WeltyWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2024 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedChris Welty advises on a broad range of M&A and private equity mandates, with experience in handling spin-offs, take-privates and disposals. He remains a popular choice among financial institutions, investment banks and private equity funds.