Edward Freeman, Michael Hilton, Daniel Boyle, Ciara O’Loughlin, Max Chapman, Kelly Huang, Haohan Li, Peter Clements, Chris Gotch, Christophoros Tsangarides
January 24, 2026
Freshfields advises DP World on its acquisition of Cargo Services Seafreight
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- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is advising DP World on its proposed acquisition of 100 percent of the Cargo Services Seafreight business
- This transaction includes the indirect acquisition of a majority stake in CN Logistics International Holdings Limited, which is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
- The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close later in the year
- The Freshfields team includes partners, counsel, associates, and tax advisors.
Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) is advising DP World, a world leader in global supply chain solutions based in Dubai, on its proposed acquisition of 100 per cent of the Cargo Services Seafreight business. The transaction involves the indirect acquisition of a majority stake in CN Logistics International Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The transaction is conditional on certain regulatory approvals and is expected to close later this year.
The Freshfields team is led by partners Edward Freeman and Michael Hilton, supported by counsel Daniel Boyle, associates Ciara O’Loughlin, Max Chapman, Kelly Huang and Haohan Li. Support with due diligence was provided by various Freshfields offices across the network. Tax advice is provided by partner Peter Clements, senior associate Chris Gotch and associate Christophoros Tsangarides.
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Edward Freeman, Michael Hilton, Daniel Boyle, Ciara O’Loughlin, Max Chapman, Kelly Huang, Haohan Li, Peter Clements, Chris Gotch, Christophoros Tsangarides
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