Praised by clients for its 'outstanding competence and professionalism,' Linklaters is recommended for handling the full range of matters concerning vertical conduct and litigation before the Competition Tribunal. The team is also noted for advising on a growing number of antitrust investigations within Hong Kong. 'Industry leader' Marcus Pollard heads the practice, and is well-known for his vast knowledge of enforcement cases and investigations involving abuse of dominance and cartel elements; Pollard is also noted for his expertise in merger control and foreign investment mandates across Southeast Asia. Kathleen Gooi is particularly adept at advising on joint ventures, take privates, and acquisitions, utilising her prior experience at the HKCC and OFCOM in the UK.
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Testimonials
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- 'Outstanding competence and professionalism.'
- 'Very knowledgeable and experienced. Commercial and solution-driven approach.'
- 'Marcus Pollard is extremely helpful and reliable and works extremely well with the M&A team where required.'
- 'A small team based in Hong Kong but overperforms because of the technical knowledge they have, as well as the access to a really impressive global platform. Marcus Pollard and Kathleen Gooi are extremely good at analyzing the fact pattern, identifying the risks and coming up with solutions. Even if we are not using Linklaters for the underlying M&A work, we would still go to Marcus and Kathleen for the anti-trust analysis.'
- 'Marcus Pollard - clarity, efficiency, effectiveness. I have really enjoyed working with Marcus and see his advice as hitting the three important attributes I look for.'
- 'One of the few specialist competition law practices in Hong Kong with deep expertise.'
- 'Marcus Pollard is an industry leader with great depth of experience, both in Hong Kong and overseas, huge work ethic, tactical savvy and great relationships with clients and barristers.'
- 'Marcus Pollard is practical and strategic.'
Key clients
- True Corporation
- Jardine Matheson
- Tien Chu
- Intel Corporation
- Kerry Logistics
- PTT
- ORIX Corporation
- Hong Kong Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Charoen Pokphand Group
- Linde
Work highlights
Advising Tien Chu, a Chinese SOE-controlled MSG manufacturer, in a resale price maintenance case before the Hong Kong Competition Tribunal.
Advising Linde HKO and Linde GmbH on abuse of substantial market power proceedings before the Hong Kong Competition Tribunal.
Advised PSP on the multi-jurisdictional merger control and foreign investment filings in connection to its US$3bn take private of NASDAQ-listed Radius Infrastructure alongside its investment partner EQT.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Kathleen Gooi
Practice head
Marcus Pollard
Other key lawyers
Kathleen Gooi