Baker McKenzie‘s Hong Kong team leverages its global reach and co-operation with FenXun Partners to handle both contentious and non-contentious antitrust matters across mainland China, Hong Kong and APAC. The firm is trusted by multinationals for high-profile HKCC investigations and litigation cases before the Tribunal, with experience in dawn raids, leniency agreements, cooperation policy, and settlement negotiations. The practice also advises on cross-border merger filing and compliance audits. Practice head Stephen Crosswell is noted for his vast experience in high-profile competition trials, cross-border cartel matters and merger clearances, with particular activity in the telecoms sector. Vivian Tsang covers a variety of Hong Kong competition law matters, including merger control, investigations, IP related antitrust issues, and compliance projects.

Integrated within its global network, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP‘s antitrust team advises high-profile clients on complex cross-border mergers, internal investigations and high-stakes litigation. Practice head Sébastien Evrard covers the whole gamut of competition law, including litigation, government investigations, merger control and advisory matters across Asia and the EU, regularly acting at the nexus of antitrust, IP, and data privacy law. Katie Cheung focuses on merger control, litigation and competition compliance, with sector experience spanning technology, financial services, pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP’s Hong Kong practice is recognised as a ‘one-stop shop’ for pan-Asia antitrust matters, including merger control, investigations, litigation and compliance. The ‘knowledgeable’ team offers ‘forward-thinking solutions’ to clients across the consumer goods, TMT, financial services, energy and pharmaceuticals sectors. Leading the practice, the ‘excellent’ Adelaide Luke, former advisor to the HKCC, brings an international perspective and deep expertise in competition law, offering advice on merger control, FDI and cartel investigations. Howard Chan is valued for his reliable counsel on multi-jurisdictional merger control and EU FSR matters, with strong knowledge of antitrust regimes across Asia.

With ‘unparalleled experience’ in Hong Kong, Linklaters is well-placed to advise on cartel, vertical conduct and abuse of dominance investigations before the Competition Commission and proceedings in the Competition Tribunal. The ‘experienced’ team handles multi-jurisdictional merger control, foreign investment and behavioural advice across the APAC region, acting for domestic, regional and international clients across the aviation, chemicals, construction, consumer goods and logistics sectors. Competition specialist Marcus Pollard leads the practice, combining previous HKCC experience with a ‘deep understanding’ of both Hong Kong and European regulatory frameworks to guide clients through high-profile investigations and litigation. Kathleen Gooi leverages her regulatory experience to coordinate multi-jurisdictional merger control and foreign investment filings across Asia.

Working closely within its broader international network, Norton Rose Fulbright‘s Hong Kong team is trusted by regional and multinational clients for cartel litigation, HKCC investigations, merger control, FDI reviews and advisory matters. The ‘excellent’ team has particular strength in the aviation, automotive and energy sectors. Regional practice head Marc Waha, who splits his time between Hong Kong and Tokyo, draws on his recognised sector knowledge to advise international clients on East Asian antitrust regimes and steer Asian companies through global compliance, multi-jurisdictional merger filings and cartel investigations. Nicolas Cassauba covers the full spectrum of competition law, frequently assisting international clients on compliance advisory and merger control requirements.

Slaughter and May leverages its ‘deep, practical’ regulatory expertise to advise Asian companies, PRC state-owned enterprises and multinational companies on complex merger control cases, investigations, market inquiries and regulatory matters across Hong Kong, China and beyond. Leading the team, Natalie Yeung combines recognised expertise and strategic acumen to guide clients through merger notifications, foreign direct investment and regulatory issues, with notable knowledge of Hong Kong’s Competition Ordinance. The ‘exceptional’ Alexander Lee brings former HKCC experience to cartel and antitrust investigations and litigation, while Mike Law draws on his international background to handle digital regulation, multi-jurisdictional merger control and investigations.

Deacons brings ‘extensive experience’ in Hong Kong competition law, regularly acting in high-profile Competition Tribunal cases involving abuse of market power, vertical restraints, cartel behaviour, HKCC investigations, dawn raids and merger reviews. The firm also frequently advises on competition compliance, training and risk assessments. Practice head Machiuanna Chu is broadly experienced across HKCC investigations, proceedings and private litigation. Peter So is a recognised litigator with expertise in HKCC regulatory investigations, proceedings at the Competition Tribunal and compliance advisory.

Praised for its market insight and broad experience, Eversheds Sutherland is well-placed to advise clients on compliance programmes, self-assessments, regulatory enquiries, dawn raids and enforcement actions across Greater China and APAC. The ‘cross-disciplinary’ team regularly handles merger control and foreign investment reviews and is active in highly regulated sectors, including engineering, telecommunications, financial services and transport. ‘Standout’ practice head Jocelyn Chow is recognised for her engagement with Hong Kong regulators and ‘considered, tailored advice’ in high-stakes regulatory inquires and investigations. Alexander Wong brings experience in cross-border merger control and competition compliance in Southeast Asia.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, in close coordination with its global antitrust group, has a strong regional presence, advising domestic, multinational and APAC clients on merger control, conduct-related matters, litigation, compliance, leniency applications and cartel investigations. Practice head Andrew Foster brings extensive regional experience, focusing on China’s anti-monopoly enforcement procedures and complex merger control. Jacqueline Arena covers international and EU antitrust matters, regularly guiding Asian companies across APAC on multijurisdictional filings and analyses.

Clifford Chance is well-placed to advise domestic and multinational clients on Greater China and APAC antitrust matters, including merger and FDI filings, HKCC enforcement action and compliance and regulatory advice. Beijing-based Yong Bai leads the practice, leveraging previous MOFCOM experience to advise on regulatory matters and investigations. Dayu Man, in Hong Kong, has extensive experience advising multinational and Chinese companies, investment banks and private equity firms on global merger control, FDI filings and antitrust conduct rules.

With a strong footprint in real estate, construction and financial services, Johnson Stokes & Master handles competition investigations and litigation in Hong Kong, as well as compliance matters and merger filings across APAC. The practice is jointly led by Hannah Ha, who regularly guides clients through HKCC investigations, PRC merger filing and compliance advisory matters, and Vincent Law, who is trusted by global corporates, including gaming entities and financial institutions, for regulatory and internal investigations.

Tiang & Partners, a member of the PwC network, provides integrated antitrust advice on multi-jurisdictional merger filings and regulatory investigations. Compliance matters are also a key area of focus, including training, risk assessments and the implementation of programmes and internal policies. Martyn Huckerby is vastly experienced across all aspects of competition law, including dawn raids, consumer protection, merger filings and regulatory compliance.