Baker McKenzie’s corporate practice offers deep sectoral insight, particularly in transactions shaped by innovation and digital transformation across the TMT, digital infrastructure, financial services, consumer, and real estate sectors. The team is especially active in deals driven by AI and the clean energy transition, advising both strategic and financial sponsors. Robert Wright plays a central role in tech-driven mandates, while Christina Lee brings extensive experience in public and private M&A. Hong Kong managing partner Tracy Wut, who leads the team, is frequently sought after for complex cross-border M&A and private equity transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'I have found Baker & McKenzie's M&A practice to be the most skilled, connected, responsive, and diligent of all I have dealt with.'
- 'Robert Wright is simply outstanding. His work product is exceptional.'
- 'Christina Lee is one of the most outstanding partners that I work with. She is professional, and efficient.'
Key clients
- Aztiq
- Bureau Veritas
- Chery Automobile Co. Ltd.
- China Merchants Hoi Tung Trading Company Limited
- China Ruyi Holdings Limited
- Cognita
- DBS Asia Capital Limited
- EQT Private Equity
- Gaw Capital Partners
- Global New Material International Holdings Ltd.
- Hefei Tianhui Biotechology Co. Ltd.
- Hong kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Work highlights
Advising Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited in entering into an alliance cooperation agreement with respect to the clinical development and commercialisation of pharmaceutical products.
Advising Global New Material International Holdings Ltd on signing an agreement with Merck KGaA to acquire its global surface solutions business.
Advising ESR in the sale of its three-asset logistics portfolio in Indonesia.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Tracy Wut
Other key lawyers
Robert Wright; Christina Lee; Derek Poon