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Clifford Chance regularly assists a diverse client base of private equity and sovereign wealth funds, and investors notably including L Catterton Asia, Tencent, and PAG. Andrew Crook leads the group, and is noted for his expansive expertise spanning the tech, real estate, and infrastructure sectors. Alex Bidlake joined the firm from Linklaters in January 2024, contributing her vast knowledge of public and private M&A within the energy transition industry. Julie Fu is an expert in Greater China transactions, with a strong focus on private equity investments, routinely assisting both international and Chinese corporates and investors. Bryan Koo is known for his broad expertise in private equity fundraisings and public takeovers.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Clifford Chance team has continued to strengthen its PE practice - a niche but increasingly popular area requiring expertise across investment funds, corporate/M&A and regulatory issues.'
- 'Bryan Koo is an extremely bright lawyer and is very responsive. He negotiates hard where necessary on key commercial points but always in a professional and graceful manner. He is also very hands-on.'
Key clients
- Carlyle Group
- CVC Asia Pacific Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised an Asian sovereign wealth fund on its RMB 1bn investment into Zhonglian Yungang Shuju Technology Co., by way of a subscription of a new Series B Preferred Shares of a Cayman Holding company and acquisition of Series B Preferred Shares from certain existing shareholders.
- Advising Goldman Sachs on its proposed sale of its stake in China Shengmu Organic Milk Limited to Beijing Dabeinong Biotechnology Co., Ltd.