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Magic Circle law firm Linklaters has bolstered its Greater China team with the hire of a trio of lawyers from Clifford Chance, led by partner Christine Xu (L), and partner Oliver Zhong from Sidley Austin.

Xu, who joins as partner and head of Linklaters’ Greater China ECM practice, specialises in advising issuers and underwriters in new economy sectors, including technology, media, healthcare and life sciences, and consumer. Joining her in the move from Clifford Chance are counsel Queenie Tong and Samson Chan.

Zhong initially joins a special senior adviser and new economy team leader for Greater China. He brings expertise in corporate finance and capital markets transactions, focusing on healthcare, consumer, technology, and real estate sectors.

 

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