Dayu Man specialises in antitrust and competition law. Dayu has advised multinational and domestic corporations, investment banks and private equity firms on antitrust matters in relation to global merger control filings, FDI filings as well as antitrust conduct rules across a range of sectors.
Advised China Baowu Steel Group on the merger control and FDI filings in numerous jurisdictions for its acquisition of 51% interest of TISCO and acquisition of 51% interest in Magang Group
Advised Pfizer on the merger between Pfizer Upjohn and Mylan, and on Pfizer's sale of consumer healthcare business to GlaxoSmithKline plc
Advised Coca-Cola on its joint venture with Mengniu in China, and on its acquisition of Costa Limited
Advised KIRKBI (the owner of the LEGO brand) on the establishment of a joint venture operating LEGOLAND theme park in Shanghai, and on the privatization of Merlin Entertainments by a consortium formed of KIRKBI, Blackstone and CPPIB
University of International Relations (LL.B.) 2008
The George Washington University Law School (J.D.) 2011
Admitted as an Attorney-at-Law in New York 2013
Joined Clifford Chance 2015
University College London (LL.M. in Competition Law) 2017
Awards and citations
Up and Coming : Competition/Antitrust (International Firms) Chambers Greater China Region Guide 2026
According to a satisfied client, "He possesses in-depth knowledge of numerous regulatory regimes across different jurisdictions, enabling him to provide solutions that are not only commercially feasible but also regulatorily viable. " Chambers Greater China Region Guide 2026
According to a satisfied client, "Dayu provides outstanding client service. Communication is clear and prompt and his deep understanding of the law and ability to devise creative solutions really stand out." Chambers Greater China Region Guide 2026
Rising Star, China Antitrust & Competition (International Firm) The Legal 500 (2020-2024)
