Leveraging its alliance with Zhao Sheng Law Firm, Linklaters is known for representing numerous Asian conglomerates and Chinese state-owned enterprises across the logistics, insurance, and healthcare sectors. Matthew Middleditch leads the team with his specialist knowledge of financial institutions, regularly advising on bancassurance arrangements, and both public and private M&A transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions. Seasoned private equity expert Betty Yap handles numerous matters for asset management companies and investment entities. Christopher Yip primarily focuses on the financial institution group and insurance sectors, often advising on private fundraising rounds and disposals. Roger Cheng joined the team in August 2023 from the Securities and Futures Commission, where he oversaw the takeovers team.
Key clients
- Citi
- HSBC
Work highlights
- Advised 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 all the outstanding convertible bonds of HK-listed China Logistics Property Holdings.
- Advised JSH Venture Holdings, a subsidiary of Jardine Matheson, on the HK$1bn sale of its minority stake in HK-listed Greatview Aseptic Packaging Company Limited.