FenXun Partners, as the joint operation partner of Baker McKenzie, is able to provide PRC law advice alongside its international expertise. Based in Beijing, the antitrust and competition team has a strong focus on advising international clients in Chinese merger controls. Zhi Bao heads the team, bringing a strong background in foreign direct investment and M&A; he regularly advises clients in the healthcare, consumer goods, and TMT industries, among other. Laura Liu recently advised Crédit Agricole S.A. on the merger control aspect of their joint venture with Worldline S.A. Yu Zhu provides assistance on a variety of the practice’s merger filing matters.
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Work highlights
- Advised on the Chinese merger control aspect of the acquisition by Aspen Global Incorporated (AGI) of certain business of Sandoz AG, which was reviewed and unconditionally cleared in China under the long form filing procedure.
- Advised on the Chinese merger control aspect of the creation of a joint venture between Crédit Agricole S.A. and Worldline S.A. and the transaction was qualified for the simplified procedure.
- Advised on the Chinese merger control aspect of the acquisition of shareholding in Hong Kong Resources Holdings Company Limited (HK Resources) by Luk Fook’s wholly-owned subsidiary, and the transaction was qualified for the simplified procedure.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Zhi Bao
Other key lawyers
Yu Zhu; Laura Liu