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How to make China's M&A deals work

China's M&A appetite may be considerable, but companies may need to be more creative about how they structure the deals. We talk to a partner at Withers Hong Kong for his views.

Lara Wozniak

July 31, 2009

How strong is the appetite among Chinese firms for overseas investment? What risks and challenges do they face and what opportunities are there? We talk to Guy Facey, regional head of corporate at Withers Hong Kong, for his views.

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