Linklaters

The ‘highly experienced’ team at Linklaters is highly sought after by Chinese and international private equity firms, funds and alternative financial sponsors for acquisition financing, public M&A, investments and restructuring across the TMT, consumer, real estate, energy and infrastructure sectors. Practice head Betty Yap, a ’go-to’ in the private equity market, is recognised for her ‘deep understanding’ and technical skills in buyouts, growth capital and co-investment transactions. Wuji Zhang has vast experience working with Middle Eastern investors on China-focused deals, while Christina Mao specialises in private equity real estate. Xiaoxi Lin is no longer at the firm.