Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms)
China
14 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Carolyn Dong
Greater China Region 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Career
Carolyn is Asia Projects and Corporate Group Head.
Carolyn has over 35 years’ experience advising on cross-border transactions involving China, particularly those involving major Chinese state-owned enterprises (“SOEs”) and private companies on outbound M&A transactions, acquisition financing, project development and joint venture projects with international partners. She has also advised Fortune 500 companies on their inbound investments into China.
Carolyn is fluent in English and Mandarin.
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Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) - China
Band 1
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Carolyn Dong has an active practice advising SOEs and multinationals on a range of cross-border project financings and energy transactions. She is also active on solar power development projects.
Strengths
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She has a good understanding of corporate management relationships and decision-making processes. She considers the client's needs.
Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionShe's a strategic thinker and identifies key areas, considering the risk, and resolving it. She's also a very senior negotiator.
Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
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