The team at Baker McKenzie regularly leverages its partnership with FenXun Partners to assist clients with the merger control aspects of joint ventures, and proceedings before the Hong Kong Competition Tribunal concerning price fixing and market sharing. The group is also known for its expertise in dawn raids and compliance audits, often advising clients on matters across the APAC region. Practice head Stephen Crosswell is well-known for his knowledge of multi-jurisdictional cartel matters, leniency applications, and major merger clearance projects. Vivian Tsang maintains a broad practice spanning competition investigations, abuse of dominance issues, competition proceedings initiated by the Hong Kong Competition Commission.

Sébastien Evrard leads the 'simply outstanding' team at Gibson Dunn, which is known for handling the full range of mandates involving merger clearances, investigations by government authorities, and contentious competition work. The group assists a number of lucrative clients, with a strong focus on the software and hardware, consumer goods, and transport industries. Evrard is recognised for his broad expertise, which includes merger control issues arising out of major transactions, internal investigations, and the antitrust aspects of IP rights. Katie Cheung is particularly adept at assisting tech clients with antitrust litigation and abuse of dominance related matters.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP houses a broad practice known for advising on foreign direct investment rules and international merger filings. The group acts for a diverse roster of TMT, energy, and infrastructure clients, with notable names including Canal+, Genus, and Sociedad Química y Mindera de Chile. Adelaide Luke heads the practice and is noted for her broad experience, spanning regulatory investigations, joint venture-related issues and merger control mandates, while Howard Chan is noted for his expansive expertise in HKCC investigations and proceedings. Luke is also recommended for her knowledge of cartel investigations and competition disputes.

Praised by clients for its 'outstanding competence and professionalism,' Linklaters is recommended for handling the full range of matters concerning vertical conduct and litigation before the Competition Tribunal. The team is also noted for advising on a growing number of antitrust investigations within Hong Kong. 'Industry leader' Marcus Pollard heads the practice, and is well-known for his vast knowledge of enforcement cases and investigations involving abuse of dominance and cartel elements; Pollard is also noted for his expertise in merger control and foreign investment mandates across Southeast Asia. Kathleen Gooi is particularly adept at advising on joint ventures, take privates, and acquisitions, utilising her prior experience at the HKCC and OFCOM in the UK.

Norton Rose Fulbright houses a broad offering with a distinctive focus on the energy sector, particularly in relation to energy transition-related transactions. The group is also known for advising on the merger control aspects of takeovers and FDI requirements. Marc Waha heads the practice, dividing his time between Hong Kong and Tokyo; Waha is noted for his longstanding experience in cartel litigation and joint ventures. Nicolas Cassauba is well-versed in assisting with merger filings in China, often assisting global clients with Chinese operations, while Joe Lee is particularly knowledgeable when it comes to merger control clearance issues and competition law compliance mandates.

Slaughter and May houses a broad practice known for its expertise in matters involving competition agencies, including the Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation. Natalie Yeung leads the team, working out of the Hong Kong and Beijing offices; Yeung is a key name for regulatory FDI matters and merger notifications across the APAC region, in addition to issues relating to the HKCC’s Cooperation and Settlement Policy. Alexander Lee is well-known for his expertise in antitrust and cartel investigations initiated by the HKCC, while Mike Law is noted for his broad experience in EU, UK, and Hong Kong competition law.

The team at Eversheds Sutherland often advises regulators and international clients, often in relation to dawn raids and judicial reviews. The 'excellent' Jocelyn Chow leads the team, and is praised for her 'great passion and an extensive knowledge.' Chow is well versed in the full spectrum of competition matters within the telecommunications, financial services, and aviation sectors, routinely acting for the Hong Kong Communications Authority. Compliance expert Alexander Wong is a registered foreign lawyer who is noted for his strong focus on distributor agreements, investigations, and audits relating to global corporate transactions.

Often leveraging its international network in both China and the US, O'Melveny routinely handles global merger control mandates across the aviation and tech sectors. The team, hailed by clients as 'one of the best teams on market,' is also recommended for its competition compliance capabilities. Philip Monaghan, is noted for his broad experience in matters concerning cartels and leniency, and distribution issues. Monaghan is also noted for his strong focus on Chinese semiconductor cases.

The team at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP stands out due to its broad experience in SAMR remedy cases, FDI issues, and global merger filings. Andrew Foster leads the team, dividing his time between Hong Kong and Beijing. Foster regularly advises Chinese clients on the merger control issues surrounding outbound transactions within the tech and telecom sectors. Dual qualified in both Australia and Hong Kong, Jacqueline Arena is a key name for high value merger control matters and antitrust investigations.

Deacons is well-known for handling all manner of proceedings initiated by the HKCC involving allegations of bid rigging and price fixing. Machiuanna Chu leads the team, utilising her expansive transactional expertise to assist with HKSAR Competition Tribunal enforcement actions. Peter So is a key figure within the firm’s dispute resolution practice, often advising on Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) investigations.

Johnson Stokes & Master is noted for its expertise in the antitrust and competition aspects of transactions. Practice co-head Hannah Ha is an expert in HKCC investigations and PRC merger control matters. Co-head Vincent Law is known for assisting gaming companies from the US, Singapore, and Macau, and financial institutions with commercial disputes and internal investigations concerning suspected money laundering or bribery. John Hickin has since departed the practice.

Tiang & Partners, a member of the PwC network, is well-versed in merger control and compliance matters, often conducting audits of non-compete arrangements and pricing policies. Praised for his 'broad international skillset and experience,' Martyn Huckerby divides his time between Hong Kong and Shanghai, often advising clients on issues arising under the PRC Anti-Monopoly Law and competition law compliance across the APAC region.