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Jodi Wu

Jodi Wu

Greater China Region 2026

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Greater China Region

Practice Areas

Jodi Wu leads Kirkland’s Asia Government, Regulatory, and Internal Investigations Practice Group. She has broad experience in the areas of anti-corruption, complex financial fraud, conflicts of interest, sanctions, export controls, and data privacy. Jodi advises private equity firms, portfolio companies, and public and private multinational companies on responding to government inquiries, leading complex internal investigations, conducting transactional due diligence, and advising on general compliance matters.

Jodi has been recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers Greater China and as an “Up and Coming” lawyer by Chambers Global, a “Leading Partner” by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and a “Rising Star Partner” by IFLR1000. She was named “Future Star” in White Collar Crime by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025. She was also featured in the Global Investigations Review’s “40 Under 40” in 2020 and the “Women in Investigations” series in 2015.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) - China

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Jodi Wu has a notable practice with a focus on advising clients involved in internal investigations. She typically acts for foreign entities in the pharmaceutical industry and private equity funds.

Strengths

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  • Jodi exemplifies exceptional leadership and expertise, setting a high standard for the entire team. Her commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail inspire confidence and trust.

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • She possesses a good understanding of commercial objectives and is able to negotiate effectively with counterparties in a way that does not upset transactional dynamics.

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • Jodi is a rising star in Asia who can run a strong investigation from start to finish.

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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