Philip is a Hong Kong-based M&A and private capital partner.

Over the years, he has led on many high-profile transactions for both financial investors and corporate clients; including having advised:

• Fosun Tourism Group on its privatisation by way of share buyback, the first privatisation in Hong Kong by way of a Cayman share cancellation scheme;
• Boyu Capital on its takeover of Jinke Smart Services (including through a novel two-tier offer structure) and its related case in front of the Hong Kong Takeovers Panel;
• Primavera Capital on its investment in PURE Group;
• Various sovereign wealth funds on multiple continuation vehicle transactions including both single asset and multi-asset continuation vehicles;
• 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 and exit from HK-listed Car Inc.

He also advises financial sponsors on growth capital and structured equity investments across various sectors and advises multinational corporations on strategic transactions involving their China or Asian business.

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