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Anthony Zhao

Anthony Zhao

Greater China Region 2026

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Greater China Region

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Anthony Zhao specializes in providing legal services in the areas of private equity/venture capital investments, capital markets and corporate/M&A, with particular expertise in advising on complex transactions involving both offshore and onshore elements. His practice covers a broad range of industrial sectors in China, with a strong focus on the new economy, high-tech and innovative sectors.

As a witness of the development of China’s private equity market and digital/intelligent industry from scratch, Anthony has advised on many landmark transactions in these areas. He has been consistently recognized by major international institutions as a top Asian law practitioner in all of his major practice areas. He was awarded by All China Lawyers Association as a “National Leading Lawyer” and honored by Shanghai Bar Association as an “Orient’s Best Lawyer”.

Anthony acts as the Chairman of the Management Committee of Zhong Lun Law Firm. He is a member of the 14th CPPCC Shanghai Committee and the Deputy Director of its Committee on Social and Legal Affairs.

Attorney’s bio can be found here: https://en.zhonglun.com/team/anthonyzhao.html.

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Corporate/M&A (PRC Firms) - China

Eminent Practitioner
Eminent Practitioners

Individual Editorial
Anthony Zhao is the managing partner of Zhong Lun and is highly regarded in the market for his expertise in corporate law and investment matters. He is also held in high esteem for his expertise in private equity investment.
领先律师
赵靖律师是中伦的管理合伙人,因其在公司法和投资事务方面的专业知识而在市场上享有盛誉。他还因其在私募股权投资方面的专业知识而备受推崇。

Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (PRC Firms) - China

Eminent Practitioner
Eminent Practitioners

Individual Editorial
Anthony Zhao serves as the managing partner of Zhong Lun Law Firm and remains a pre-eminent practitioner sought after for his expertise in private equity transactions. He is also highly regarded for his knowledge and handling of capital markets and M&A matters.
领先律师

赵靖律师担任中伦律师事务所的管理合伙人,是以私募股权交易相关专业知识而被追捧的一位杰出的执业者。他还以其对资本市场和并购事务的知识和处理而受到高度评价。

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (PRC Firms) - China

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Anthony Zhao is a highly regarded figure in the market with an enviably broad transactional practice covering overseas capital markets issuances and private equity financing as well as M&A mandates. He is also chair of the firm's management committee.
领先律师
赵靖律师是市场上备受推崇的人物,拥有涵盖海外资本市场发行、私募股权融资及并购工作在内的令人钦羡的广泛业务。他同时领导该律所的管理委员会。

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