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Clifford Chance advises Haier on the global antitrust filings for its acquisition of controlling interest in Shanghai Discovery

Global law firm Clifford Chance has advised COSMOPlat Energy Technology Co. Ltd. (COSMOPlat Energy), a subsidiary of Haier Group Corporation, on the global antitrust filings for its acquisition of controlling interest in Shanghai Discovery Energy Service Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Discovery).

Lead partner Yong Bai said, “We are honored to support Haier in its important transactions across various sectors, contributing to its efforts in driving technological innovation and achieving sustainability goals.”

Yong was supported by counsel Dayu Man in Hong Kong, associate Ziwen Wang and trainee solicitor Jingyi Cao in Beijing. The transaction also involves local counsel from other jurisdictions.

Founded in 1984, Haier is a global provider of better life and digital transformation solutions.

Shanghai Discovery is a comprehensive energy and carbon management service provider in China. It integrates artificial intelligence and low-carbon technologies in its services and offers comprehensive one-stop solutions throughout the entire lifecycle for the pan-semiconductor industry and major energy-consuming clients.

The firm’s antitrust team regularly advises on major M&A transactions, including recently advising FountainVest on acquisition of major stake in EuroGroup Laminations and Haier Group on its strategic acquisition of Autohome shares.

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