Together with Zhao Sheng Law Firm, its joint operation in the PRC, Linklaters‘ ’proactive’ team is well-equipped to advise on both PRC and international competition matters. The practice combines its deep experience before the SAMR and in policy-making to deliver regulatory insight to multinational players and large Chinese companies. Work spans merger control, foreign investment review filings, EU foreign subsidies filings, investigations and litigation across sectors as varied as technology, automotive, consumer goods, energy and industrials. Practice head Fay Zhou, a trusted advisor to the Chinese government with experience at the Ministry of Commerce, leads complex merger filings, litigation and investigations. Also co-leads Xi Liao advises Chinese state-owned enterprises and private companies on regulatory challenges, including multi-jurisdictional FDI reviews, while Arthur Peng specialises in complex merger filings, investigations and compliance matters. Qiuying Zheng is experienced in merger control, FDI reviews for high-profile transactions and conducting investigations by Chinese authorities.
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Testimonials
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‘Proactive team, excellent advice, respects deadlines. Linklaters' communication skills, both oral and written, are outstanding. ’
‘The team is very experienced in antitrust topics in the life sciences industry. The team closely monitors the legislation and enforcement environment, understands the business models well, and always provides risk-balanced and solution-oriented advice.'
'Extensive antitrust expertise, able to provide pragmatic legal analysis and solutions tailored to clients' specific operating models and project circumstances.'
'Fay Zhou is professional, efficient, pragmatic and service-oriented.'
'Fay Zhou and Arthur Peng are excellent antitrust partners. They understand the life sciences business environment and can always provide practical and solution-oriented advice. They also provide deep insights into the legislation and enforcement environment.'
Key clients
- Alphawave Semi
- Ams
- AstraZeneca
- Bayer
- BP
- BRF
- Carriers
- China Merchants Group
- China National Nuclear Corporation
- China Resources Group
- Covestro
- Codelco
- Glencore
- I Squared Capital
- Intel
- Jardine Matheson
- Johnson & Johnson
- Linde
- Microsoft
- Nestle
Work highlights
Advised Spirent Communications plc on the Chinese merger filing in relation to the recommended GBP 1.16 billion cash acquisition by Keysight Technologies Inc.
Advised Codelco on its joint venture with Sociedad Química y Minera (SQM), which would acquire SQM’s lithium operation in Salar de Atacama, in implementation of Chile’s newly adopted National Lithium Strategy.
Acted for Rio Tinto in the Chinese merger control filing of its US$6.7 billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium plc.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Qiuying Zheng
Practice head
Fay Zhou; Xi Liao; Arthur Peng
Other key lawyers
Qiuying Zheng