Clifford Chance LLP

The strength of Clifford Chance LLP’s private equity offering is epitomised by the breadth of its client base, regularly acting for international powerhouses such as Carlyle, CVC and Permira, as well as major pan-Asian and China-based clients such as Advantage Partners, Affinity and Navis Capital. The practice spans the full range of transactions, including LBOs, take-privates, PIPEs, and growth capital and venture capital investments. Terence Foo heads the group and works between Beijing and Shanghai, with his depth of PE expertise being matched by the broad range of sectors he specialises in; encompassing technology, healthcare and consumer goods. In Shanghai, Kelly Gregory has recently handled numerous private investments in the games, medtech and fintech industries across Europe, North America and Asia. Beijing-based Yufei Liao is noted for his cross-border capabilities and assisting international clients on their investment in China, while counsel Fang Bao is also particularly well regarded in the market. Yang Yi is another key contact in Shanghai, bringing considerable expertise in the PRC healthcare and real estate sectors.