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Band 2
Band 3
Alan Wang Freshfields16 Years Ranked
Charles Ching Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP7 Years Ranked
Jack Wang A&O Shearman13 Years Ranked
Judie Ng Shortell Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison6 Years Ranked
Li Chen A&O Shearman4 Years Ranked
Yang Wang Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP6 Years Ranked
Z Alex Zhang White & Case LLP10 Years Ranked- Walker WallaceO'Melveny & Myers LLP
Band 4
Greg Liu Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP3 Years Ranked
James Chang DLA Piper UK LLP5 Years Ranked
Ning Zhang Morgan, Lewis & Bockius8 Years Ranked
Qiang Li DLA Piper UK LLP6 Years Ranked- Terence Foo Clifford Chance LLP4 Years Ranked
Victor Ho A&O Shearman16 Years Ranked- Nanda LauHerbert Smith Freehills
- Ruomu LiCooley LLP
Band 5
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Peter X Huang
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedPeter Huang is a top-tier corporate lawyer who chairs Skadden's Beijing office. He offers his clients over two decades' experience handling cross-border inbound and outbound acquisitions and investments. He is very active in take-private and going-private transactions.
Band 2
2 David S Wang
Paul Hastings LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedDavid Wang co-heads the practice and is held in high regard for his expertise across the full spectrum of corporate law mandates. He handles M&A and private equity transactions in addition to minority investments and strategic partnerships.
2 Fang Xue
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedXue Fang's wide-ranging practice spans M&A transactions, privatisations and private equity investments. She is based in the firm's Beijing office and maintains good working cooperation with clients in the USA, Hong Kong and the Cayman Islands.
2 Jia Yan
Pillsbury | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedYan Jia brings to bear over 20 years' experience advising on corporate transactions and is trusted by a number of PRC and international clients. He has considerable experience handling cross-border acquisitions, investments and joint venture arrangements.2 Kelly Gregory
Clifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedKelly Gregory possesses considerable corporate expertise and regularly assists clients with inbound transactions, including M&A and joint ventures. She is also well regarded for her strength in outbound acquisitions, especially in South America. She is actively sought after by clients from the energy, retail and TMT industries.
2 Vivian Tsoi
White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedVivian Tsoi serves a diverse clientele of multinational corporations and Chinese SOEs and private companies on cross-border transactions. Her recent work includes advising on disposals and investments in the chemical, manufacturing, and food and beverage sectors.
Band 3
3 Alan Wang
Freshfields | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedAlan Wang services a diverse clientele of foreign corporates from a variety of sectors including financial services, media and electronics. He offers extensive experience in multi-jurisdictional M&A and private equity transactions, as well as joint ventures.3 Charles Ching
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedCharles Ching handles a range of transactional mandates, including joint ventures, privatisations and spin-offs. His clientele features investment firms as well as China-based and international corporates.3 Jack Wang
A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedJack Wang leverages over 20 years of transactional experience to assist clients with cross-border disposals, M&A and joint ventures. His fluency in Mandarin and English equips him well to handle mandates on behalf of an international and China-based clientele.3 Judie Ng Shortell
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedJudie Ng Shortell's M&A practice involves advising on acquisitions, spin-offs and fund-raisings. Her recent work includes handling transactions in connection with the energy and TMT sectors.3 Li ChenA&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedChen Li has a wide-ranging transactional practice. Her recent work includes advising global and Chinese clients on their acquisitions, take-privates, joint ventures and foreign investments.3 Yang Wang
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedWang Yang has a notable corporate practice that services corporate and private equity firms. He is based in the firm's Beijing office, and his recent work includes both pre-IPO investment and privatisation projects.3 Z Alex ZhangWhite & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedAlex Zhang brings extensive transactional experience to bear on M&A transactions involving jurisdictions across the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the USA. His recent work includes acting on sales and acquisitions on behalf of clients operating in the life sciences, manufacturing and technology industries.- Walker WallaceO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Greg LiuPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedGreg Liu splits his time between the firm's Beijing and Hong Kong offices and frequently handles transactions for large corporates and investors. He has wide expertise in handling privatisations, disposals, acquisitions and private equity investments.4 James Chang
DLA Piper UK LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedJames Chang serves Chinese-based companies and investors as well as multinationals, acting on cross-border acquisitions, privatisations and equity financings. He frequently advises technology, healthcare and insurance sector clients.4 Ning Zhang
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedZhang Ning focuses his practice on all manner of corporate transactions, from cross-border M&A and private equity transactions to disposals and spin-offs. He is sought after by financial services, education and technology industry clients.4 Qiang LiDLA Piper UK LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedLi Qiang in Shanghai assists PRC, Europe and US-based corporates and private equity firms with their inbound and outbound acquisitions and investments. He co-leads the corporate practice at DLA Piper and is a member of the Board of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.4 Terence FooClifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedTerence Foo focuses on transactions and mandates involving multiple jurisdictions. His work includes advising on acquisitions, commercial agreements and strategic partnerships. He has maintained a good working cooperation with clients from the financial services, TMT, energy and retailing sectors.4 Victor HoA&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedVictor Ho co-heads Allen & Overy's corporate group in China and speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese. He focuses his practice on assisting Chinese and multinational clients with their outbound and inbound investments and acquisitions.- Nanda LauHerbert Smith Freehills | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 4
Band 5
5 Jeffrey Sun
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedJeffrey Sun focuses his practice on cross-border transactions and has extensive experience in handling both private and public M&A deals, including take-privates. He offers particular expertise in matters involving clients operating in the TMT sector.
5 Qi YueGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedYue Qi has a practice encompassing private and public M&A, joint ventures, venture capital and going-private transactions.
5 Zhengyu Tang
Sidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedTang Zhengyu continues to assist international clients with their inbound acquisitions and partnership arrangements. He is based in Shanghai and his recent work includes acting on behalf of clients from the technology and manufacturing industries.
Up and Coming
U Yi YangClifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: China-based (International Firms)2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedYang Yi is a partner in the firm's Shanghai office and specialises in M&A, joint ventures and other transactions, particularly cross-border ones. He has a strong track record when it comes to the life science and manufacturing sectors.