Baker McKenzie houses an 'unparalleled' team which often draws on the strength of its relationship with Baker McKenzie FenXun to assist global corporations looking to invest in Hong Kong and China. Practice head Tracy Wut has vast experience in advising on foreign direct investments and transactions within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. In addition to leading the capital markets group, the 'extremely professional and reliable' Christina Lee has deep knowledge of corporate finance issues and corporate regulatory matters. Derek Poon is a key name on the private equity side, often advising on both public, private, and distressed M&A., while the 'exceptional' Robert Wright routinely assists clients with co-investments and leveraged M&A.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Rob Wright is just exceptional. His work ethic, work product, proactivity and responsiveness are all second to none. On top of all that, he truly is a partner to his clients, ready and willing to work with you rather than for you, at all turns and in relation to all aspects of the relationship.’
‘The team are all rounded, resourceful, responsive and hard working. We have worked with Baker on many M&As and corporate matters and they are always professional and effective.’
‘Christina Lee understands our businesses and our style. She is straight to the point and highly efficient. She is always proactive towards our needs.’
‘Mix of local and foreign insight and market exposure to trends and insights as well as ability to execute - unparalleled in my experience in Asia.’
‘Christina Lee impressed us, she was extremely professional and reliable. Her commitment to the project exceeded her commitments in the bid, and she demonstrated a high level of planning and excellent timeline management. Her problem-solving, professional skills, and communication skills with our company were very strong, always considering the problem from our perspective.’
‘The global aspect and breadth of service of the Baker McKenzie team is what keeps drawing our business to them. The team is always extremely responsive and knowledgeable and provides clear and actionable feedback.’
‘Tracy Wut is a very knowledgeable lawyer with outstanding client management skills.’
‘Baker Team is very efficient and professional in their work. They also have very good relationship with SFC in Hong Kong and are also very knowledgeable of the listing rules, and can provide tips and advice in handling transactions especially where it may be complicated.’
Key clients
- Aztiq
- China Merchants Hoi Tung Trading Company Limited
- China Ruyi Holdings Limited
- EQT Private Equity
- Hefei Tianhui Biotechology Co. Ltd.
- Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
- Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited
- M3 Capital Partners
- OSL Group Limited
- PHASE Scientific International Limited
- Prenetics Global Limited
- Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited
- Subway
- Taiko Labs
- Tencent Holdings Limited
- Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Subway on its new master franchise agreement with Shanghai Fu-Rui-Shi Corporate Development Co., Ltd., to significantly expand its presence in Mainland China.
- Advised leading global private equity capital advisory firm, M3 Capital Partners, on the divestment of its global private equity capital advisory business to GLP Capital Partners.
- Advised Prenetics Global Limited in the creation of a 50:50 million joint venture Insighta.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tracy Wut