Baker McKenzie's practice handles a whole host of issues, including cases concerning predatory pricing, clearances for joint ventures and M&A, and merger notifications across the APAC region. Through the firm’s joint operation with FenXun Partners, the team is well-placed to advise on PRC related issues, in addition to handling contentious matters relating to anti-competitive practices. Practice head Stephen Crosswell is recognised for his longstanding expertise in dawn raids, leniency applications, and merger clearance projects across the APAC region. Associate Vivian Tsang is particularly adept at handling investigations brought by the Hong Kong Competition Tribunal (HKCC), abuse of dominance issues, and compliance matters. Thomas Jenkins has since departed to join the Belgium based practice at the firm.

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Key clients

  • APG Asset Management N.V.
  • Archer Daniels Midland Singapore Pte. Ltd.
  • Assicurazioni Generali
  • Aztiq
  • British Telecom
  • CapitaLand Investment Limited
  • City Garden Hotel Limited
  • EQT
  • PT Vale Indonesia Tbk
  • Siam Cement Group
  • Sika
  • Temasek
  • Tencent Holding Limited

Work highlights

  • Assisted Generali with its submission of merger notifications in Thailand in relation to its stepping up of shareholding in AXA AFFIN General Insurance Berhad and AXA AFFIN Life Insurance Berhad by way of acquiring shares from the then current shareholders of the two targets.
  • Advised Siam Cement Group on the merger control aspects of the amalgamation of Siam Cement Logistics Limited and JWD InfoLogistics.
  • Advising Tencent Holdings Limited on multiple high-profile deals in numerous jurisdictions globally.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephen Crosswell

Other key lawyers

Vivian Tsang