Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms) | Greater China Region
China
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Ling Li A&O Shearman11 Years Ranked- Ruomu Li Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
- Ulrike Glueck CMS4 Years Ranked
Yuxin Shen Freshfields2 Years Ranked- Jiannian FanGide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1

1 Alan Wang
Freshfields | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedAlan Wang services a diverse clientele of foreign corporates from a variety of sectors, including automotive and pharmaceutical. He offers extensive experience in multi-jurisdictional M&A and private equity transactions, as well as joint ventures.

1 Kelly Gregory
Clifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 1 | 16 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.

1 Vivian Tsoi
White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 1 | 14 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 technology, chemical, manufacturing, and food and beverage sectors.

1 Yang WangSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedWang Yang has a notable corporate practice that services corporate and private equity firms. He is based in the firm's Beijing office, advising on sizable private equity investments, buyouts, strategic investments and share repurchases.
- Jia YanPillsbury | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 1
Band 2

2 David S Wang
Hogan Lovells International LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedDavid Wang 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 Ning Zhang
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 2 | 10 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.
Band 3

3 James Chang
DLA Piper UK LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 7 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.
3 Nanda Lau
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedNanda Lau heads the firm's corporate practice in China and advises multinational corporations on cross-border transactions, with a focus on joint ventures and acquisitions. She advises clients from the TMT, logistics, biotech, financial services and manufacturing sectors.

3 Qi Yue
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedYue Qi has a practice encompassing private and public M&A, joint ventures, venture capital and going-private transactions.
3 Walker WallaceO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedWalker Wallace's work spans a broad spectrum of mandates, covering M&A and private equity transactions, strategic partnerships and commercial agreements. He serves clients from the real estate, technology and financial services sectors.
Band 4

4 Ling Li
A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedLi Ling is based in A&O Shearman's Beijing office and is noted for handling corporate transactions in the energy, natural resources and industrial sectors.
4 Ruomu Li
Cooley LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedLi Ruomu of Cooley is an experienced corporate lawyer who is dedicated to mergers and acquisitions as well as private equity transactions. Her wide expertise also covers joint ventures and various forms of venture capital investment.
4 Ulrike Glueck
CMS | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedUlrike Glueck of CMS is managing partner of the firm's Shanghai office in addition to being head of its corporate practice. She has a wealth of experience on advising on M&A matters, particularly those involving German parties.

4 Yuxin Shen
Freshfields | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedShen Yuxin is based in Beijing and has a broad corporate and M&A practice. He has several years' experience in handling cross-border transactions and regulatory issues.
- Jiannian FanGide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4
Up and Coming

U Yi Yang
Clifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Up and Coming | 3 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.