Linklaters

Reputed private equity  expert Betty Yap spearheads the group at Linklaters, which is well-equipped to assist clients with matters related to leveraged finance, public M&A, restructurings, and foreign investments; the team is notably active in facilitating Middle Eastern investments in China. Key team members include John Xu, who is best known for his work on cross-border deals involving numerous jurisdictions, and Wuji Zhang, who has notable experience acting for Middle Eastern investors. Christina Mao's experience spans leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, growth capital investments, and more. Xiaoxi Lin left the team in January 2025, as did Eric Liu in December 2024.