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Razer products are displayed at a news conference ahead of its IPO in Hong Kong, China October 31, 2017. REUTERS/Bobby Yip/File Photo

Linklaters is advising a consortium comprising the founders of Singaporean-American gaming hardware company Razer, as well as private equity firm CVC Capital, on a $1.38 billion deal to take Razer private. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is counselling the Hong Kong-listed Razer, while CVC is also being represented by Milbank.

Allen & Overy is representing the financial advisor, while Harneys is advising the consortium on offshore law.

Founded in 2005, Razer listed in Hong Kong in 2017. According to MarketWatch, the consortium is offering HK$2.82 ($0.36) a share to buy all shares it doesn't currently hold, representing a 5.6 percent premium to the stock's last closing price.

The Linklaters team was led by Hong Kong corporate head Gilbert Li, with support from partners Alex Bidlake, Xiaoxi Lin and Christopher Bradley.

Meanwhile, partner Andrew Whan led the Milbank team.

 

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