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William Tong

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Advises clients on transactions including private and public M&A, early-stage and growth equity financings and investments, joint ventures and restructuring.

William advises private equity, corporate and investment banking clients on a wide range of transactions, including private and public M&A, early-stage and growth equity financings and investments, joint ventures and restructuring matters. He has handled matters across multiple industries, with extensive experience in the fintech, consumer retail and financial services sectors. He also has particular experience advising on Chinese outbound investments into Europe.

He was named among MergerLinks’ 2023 “Rising Stars: Top UK PE Lawyers.” 

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Credentials

Recognition

MergerLinks – “Rising Stars: Top UK PE Lawyers,” 2023

Legal 500 UK – “William Tong is highly experienced in fintech and insurance transactions.”

Education
Ph.D., Law, University of Nottingham
B.C.L., University of Oxford
LL.B., University of Nottingham
Professional history
  • Counsel, 2018-present
  • Davis Polk since 2014
  • Slaughter and May, 2010-2013
Qualifications and admissions
  • England and Wales
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