In our Hong Kong Public M&A Review for 2020/2021, we look back at M&A activity for public companies in Hong Kong 2020 and discuss what we see as the key trends and developments for the year ahead.
With the pandemic seemingly largely under control in Hong Kong and Mainland China, and strong economic growth forecast for Mainland China in the coming year, 2021 looks likely to be another busy year for public takeovers in Hong Kong.
At the same time, deal-doing is increasingly complex for reasons discussed in further detail in the report - including the proliferation and enhanced scrutiny of foreign investment regimes globally.