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The Hogan Lovells International LLP antitrust, competition, and economic regulation team is capable of assisting both Chinese and international clients in completing cross-border strategic business arrangements, such as M&A and joint venture transactions. Since publication, Adrian Emch and Qing Lyu departed to Hylands Law Firm in September 2025.
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  • ‘They have the ability to understand what the client's needs are and to be able to match the law with the strategy, which is not always the case with large law firms.’

  • ‘Hogan Lovells stands out for their specialised knowledge and customised service. They offer strategic solutions with a deep understanding of both antitrust law and industry specifics, surpassing generalist firms with their focused expertise.'

  • ‘Hogan Lovells China Competition Law Practice Group is the only law firm we know and use in China that can provide high-quality legal advice on both Chinese and European antitrust matters, which is very helpful for a European multinational company like us. The advice they provide is very in-depth and very practical.’

Key clients

  • Aspen
  • Duerr AG
  • Baowu Steel Group
  • EDF

Work highlights

Represented Aspen Pharmacare in its Subsidiary’s acquisition of Sandoz’ China business.
Obtained Chinese merger control clearance for Duerr AG's acquisition of BBS Automation
Conducted the multiple jurisdictional merger filing analysis for transactions related to Baowu Steel Group’s acquisition of a stake in the consortium for the development and operation of the Simandou iron ore mine in Guinea.