LAWYER PROFILE

James Chang

Greater China Region 2026

DLA Piper UK LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)

China

5 years ranked

Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)

China

4 years ranked

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Greater China Region

Career

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Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms) - China

Band 3

Individual Editorial

James 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.

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

Band 4

Individual Editorial

James Chang operates out of the firm's base in Beijing. He regularly assists Chinese investors and international private equity funds with cross-border acquisitions and investments, including early-stage and growth capital investments.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James is a unique character, a true intellectual. I also admire him for his overall legal depth. He is truly bilingual but also bi-cultural.
Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
He is very smart and efficient.
Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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