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  1. Li Philip
Hong Kong
Philip Li
Partner
philip.li@freshfields.com
Hong Kong: +852 2846 3400
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Philip is a Hong Kong-based M&A partner.

Over the years, he has led on many high-profile transactions for both financial investors and corporate clients.

He advised on both public and private transactions, including having advised:

  • Boyu Capital on its takeover of Jinke Smart Services and its related case in front of the Hong Kong Takeovers Panel;
  • NVC Lighting on the US$794m disposal of a majority stake in its China business to KKR;
  • Permira on the acquisition of a 50% interest in the aquatic feed business of Grobest; and
  • Warburg Pincus on its investment in HK-listed Car Inc.

He also advises financial sponsors on growth capital investments across various sectors.

Philip is a native Mandarin speaker and speaks fluent English and Shanghainese.

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  • Advised Boyu Capital on its takeover of Jinke Smart Services and its related case in front of the Hong Kong Takeovers Panel
  • Advised Warburg Pincus on its investments in Gaush Meditech, InSilico Medicine, Hygeia Medical Service Group and Car Inc and on its exit from, Gaush Meditech, Hygeia and Car Inc.
  • Advised Permira on its acquisition of Grobest and investment in Full Truck Alliance
  • Advised Temasek, GIC, Mubadala, CPPIB and Khazanah Nasional Berhad on various direct investment and co investment deals in China
  • Advised Fosun Fashion on its pre de-SPAC equity financing and its acquisition of Sergio Rossi
  • Advised NVC Lighting on its disposal of China ligthing business to KKR
  • Advised Pearson PLC on its sale of Global Education and Wall Street English

 

Philip Li
Partner
philip.li@freshfields.com
T +852 2846 3400
hong kong Office

55th Floor, One Island East

Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay

hong kong
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