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Jingyuan Shi

Jingyuan Shi

Greater China Region 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms)

China

1 year ranked

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) (International Firms)

China

2 years ranked

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Language: English

Jingyuan is our head of Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice group in Greater China. She is a PRC-qualified lawyer and a practising solicitor in England and Wales.

Jingyuan is specialised in data and technology laws. She has supported a large number of TMT companies, life science companies, strategic and financial investors, asset managers, financial institutions and fintech companies on an impressive selection of mandates, including without limitation data compliance, PE/VC and M&A transactions, regulatory and intellectual property. She has been based in Shanghai, Beijing, London, Hong Kong and Shenzhen for her practice.

Jingyuan is regularly invited to speak at industrial events. She is also a regular contributor to the Simmons & Simmons website and WeChat account, and for the China chapters of Lexology Getting The Deal Through – Fintech (2017–2024) and Lexology Panoramic Next (formerly known as Market Intelligence) – Privacy and Cybersecurity (2021-2024).

Jingyuan holds an LLB from Fudan University and an LLM (IP and IT law) from the London School of Economics and Political Science (Distinction).

Jingyuan is a member of the firm's Accelerate Digital group, focused on guiding clients through digital transformation.

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Chambers Greater China Region

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) (International Firms) - China

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Shi Jingyuan of Simmons & Simmons chairs the firm's TMT group. She utilises her rich experience advising on a range of commercial and regulatory mandates, including data protection matters.

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) - China

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Shi Jingyuan of Simmons & Simmons chairs the firm's TMT group. She utilises her rich experience advising on a range of commercial and regulatory mandates, including data protection matters.

Strengths

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  • She has demonstrated a wealth of practical experience and a high level of professionalism in handling specific matters, and is able to provide forward-looking solutions to clients.

    Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • She possesses extensive legal expertise, demonstrates a deep understanding of client needs and provides tailored solutions with remarkable efficiency.

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  • Jingyuan is a decent partner who you can rely on when you meet the difficult, cross-border and unfamiliar problems. She can always offer solutions both commercially and legally to her clients.

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