FenXun Partners, in partnership with Baker McKenzie LLP, advises on domestic and cross-border merger control, investigations and compliance programmes with expertise. The ‘tremendously qualified’ team is also active in private litigation at the intersection of competition and IP, as well as policy engagement with regulators. Practice head Zhi Bao leverages his experience at the Chinese Ministry of Commerce to handle merger clearances, national security reviews, regulatory risks and compliance. Laura Liu advises on cross-border and PRC merger filings, compliance, investigation and litigation, and also has experience in EU competition law. Yu Zhu is a key name.
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Testimonials
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- 'Baker McKenzie's team in China consistently demonstrates subject matter expertise in all aspects of competition law and IP issues, as well as related litigation. We highly value partnering with the attorneys in China for critical issues for our company.'
- 'Laura Liu and Zhi Bao are tremendously qualified competition and IP attorneys who consistently help our company navigate complex legal issues in China.'
Key clients
- ADM
- APG Asset Management N.V.
- ArcelorMittal
- GE Healthcare
- Global New Material International Holdings Limited (GNMI/Chesir)
- Intel No
- Mondelēz International
- Shell Eastern Trading (Pte) Ltd (Shell)
- SMFL MIRAI Partners Company, Limited No
- Vale Canada Limited/PT Vale Indonesia
Work highlights
Assisted APG Asset Management N.V. and other investors with multi-jurisdictional merger control assessment and China notification workstreams in several fund deals in China, Singapore and Korea.
Advised ArcelorMittal on the China merger control aspect of creating two joint ventures with China Oriental Group Company Limited.
Advised Global New Material International Holdings Limited (GNMI/Chesir) on its multi-jurisdictional purchase of Merck’s Surface Solutions Business.
Lawyers
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
Laura Liu; Yu Zhu