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.
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Testimonials
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‘Highly experienced, very innovative, solution finders. Great in guiding negotiations, efficient execution.’
‘The Private Equity team of Linklaters is highly capable with solid legal knowledge and extensive battlefield experience.’
‘Betty Yap is undoubtedly a leading figure in this area. She can often come up with innovative solutions in complicated situations.’
Key clients
- CBRE
Work highlights
Advised Hillhouse, as a rollover investor in Vesync Co. Ltd, on the founder’s privatisation of Vesync Co., Ltd., and the shareholders arrangement post-completion of the privatisation.
Advised Hillhouse, as a shareholder in Webull, on Webull’s de-SPAC merger with SK Growth Opportunities Corporation.
Advised CBRE on the sale of 40% of the equity interests in Suria KLCC Sdn Bhd to KLCC Property Holdings Berhad.
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
Betty Yap
Other key lawyers
John Xu; Wuji Zhang; Christina Mao