Herbert Smith Freehills LLP houses a ‘knowledgeable' team which often collaborates with the firm’s Greater China CRT team. The group handles the full gamut of issues for clients across the TMT, energy, and consumer goods sectors, particularly in relation to foreign direct investment and cartel claims. Notable clients include Marriott International, Equinor ASA, and Santos. Leading the team, the ’highly competent‘ Adelaide Luke handles the full scope of issues for clients, including regulatory investigations, merger control, and behavioural issues across China, Malaysia, and Thailand. Associate Howard Chan has vast expertise in a wide range of matters, often advising on anticompetitive agreements, abuse of dominance claims, and joint venture structures.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team is knowledgeable and is very responsive.’
‘Adelaide Luke is very well versed in competition laws.’
Key clients
- Marriott International
- Santos
Work highlights
- Advised South32 on the merger filings of its acquisition of a 45% shareholding in the Sierra Gorda copper mine in Chile. Advised the client on competition law issues throughout the transaction process, for example on antitrust risks arising from proposed marketing arrangements to be implemented post-transaction.
- Advised Genus plc, a British animal genetics company, on ongoing PRC competition law advice in relation to its strategic collaboration with Beijing Capital Agribusiness in relation to porcine genetics.