Delivering ‘sound, clear and practical legal advice’, Linklaters‘ China corporate and M&A practice routinely advises on headline deals, on behalf of Asian conglomerates, Chinese state-owned enterprises, investment banks, funds and TMT companies. Clients particularly appreciate the firm’s joint operation with Zhao Sheng Law Firm, which facilitates the provision of PRC advice. In Shanghai, John Xu has longstanding experience in cross-border M&A transactions (both into and out of China); Xu recently acted for Glencore on its approximately $100m strategic investment in Shenzhen Energy Gas Investment Holding. As the Shanghai office’s chief representative, Bryan Chan acts for international financial institutions and multinationals on China-related cross-border M&A transactions and joint ventures. Chan also advises foreign investors on market entry issues, as well as the day-to-day regulatory aspects of their China operations. Alex Roberts is a key TMT counsel in Shanghai, while Matthew Middleditch chairs the firm’s global corporate practice from Hong Kong.
Testimonials
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‘The Linklaters M&A team has the best M&A attorneys around.'
'At the first meeting, the team explains everything to the client in terms that can be easily comprehended.'
Key clients
- Citi
- HSBC
Work highlights
- Advised COSCO Shipping Ports on its proposed acquisition of a minority stake in HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort.
- Advised Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited on the HK$16.4bn mandatory unconditional cash offers by BofA Securities (on behalf of JD Property Group Corporation) to acquire all the issued shares and outstanding convertible bonds of Hong Kong-listed China Logistics Property Holdings.