Clifford Chance excels in handling corporate transactions within the TMT sector, including IPOs, M&A and investments. The team also has strong fintech capabilities and has advised clients on tokenisation, blockchain, NFTs, and other digital assets. As part of the wider Asia Pacific TMT group, the practice works alongside its Singapore team and advises on regulatory issues, data protection, and IP matters. Ling Ho leads the team and specialises in handling contentious and non-contentious IP matters for technology companies. Corporate clients seek out Fang Liu for assistance on inbound and outbound M&A and IPOs. Rocky Mui leads on fintech matters and Clarice Yue advises on a mix of commercial and regulatory TMT issues.

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Key clients

  • Tencent
  • Volkswagen Group
  • Leapmotor
  • RoboSense Technology
  • Shenzhen Senior Technology Material Co., Ltd.
  • Neusoft Xikang Holding Inc.
  • HSBC
  • JS Global Lifestyle Co., Ltd
  • Mobvoi
  • AMTD

Work highlights

  • Advised Volkswagen Group on its technical collaboration and the international aspects of a strategic minority investment in Xpeng.
  • Advised Tencent on its investment into Primer in the form of a convertible loan note.
  • Advised RoboSense Technology Co., Ltd on its IPO and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ling Ho, Stella Cramer

Other key lawyers

Fang Liu, Rocky Mui, Clarice Yue