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Chen Yang

Chen Yang

Greater China Region 2026

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CHEN YANG’s practice focuses on regulatory, corporate, and commercial law for the life sciences industry. Since joining private practice in 1994, Chen has been representing international companies on their investment projects and acquisition efforts in various Chinese industries, and also assisted the P.R.C. government agencies with respect to U.S. litigations. Chen started the Firm’s China Life Sciences Practice in 2007 and since then has dedicated her practice to corporate, transactional and regulatory matters for multinational life sciences companies. Chen routinely advises international pharmaceutical, medical device, food, cosmetics and animal health companies in connection with market entrance, product localization, marketing and promotional activities, product recalls, clinical trials, FCPA/anti-bribery and other industry-specific regulatory, compliance and enforcement issues. She has also represented world-renowned multinational pharmaceutical, medical device and animal health companies in China-related joint ventures, merger and acquisitions, and licensing transactions.

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Chambers Greater China Region

Life Sciences (International Firms) - China

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Individual Editorial
Yang Chen is widely recognised as a top lawyer in the life sciences market. She has a wealth of experience advising international clients on compliance, joint ventures and licensing issues.

Strengths

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  • Yang is probably one of the most well-known life sciences lawyers in China. She has sector knowledge and has been very practical in giving advice from a business perspective.

    Life Sciences (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • Yang Chen is a trustworthy and professional lawyer in the life science field. She has deep insights into the industry and regulations and a clear understanding of the challenges faced by her clients.

    Life Sciences (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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