Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
China
14 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Jonathan B Stone
Greater China Region 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates
Greater China Region
Practice Areas
Mergers and Acquisitions; Capital Markets
Professional Memberships
Admitted in New York, Hong Kong and New Zealand.
Personal
Jonathan Stone is a global head of Skadden’s transactions practices and a member of the firm’s Policy Committee, its highest governing body. He also was head of Skadden’s Hong Kong office from 2016 to 2024. Mr. Stone represents bidders, sellers and target companies in cross-border mergers and acquisitions transactions, financial investors in private equity transactions and issuers and underwriters in capital markets transactions (including equity and high-yield debt). His practice covers corporate transactions across Asia, including China (Mainland), China (Hong Kong), India, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Greater China Region
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) - China
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Stone is best known for advising financial institutions, multinational corporates and domestic companies on a range of M&A and corporate finance transactions. He is also well placed to assist with private equity matters. He is a global head of Skadden’s transactions practices based in the Hong Kong office.
Capital Markets: Debt (International Firms) - China
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Stone is a global head of Skadden’s transactions practices and remains respected across a range of investment-grade DCM work, frequently acting for tech issuers on Reg S and convertible bond offerings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Jonathan is simply one of the best M&A lawyers in the market.
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionJonathan is an exceptional, well-rounded lawyer.
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionJonathan is well respected in the space. He knows what issues to look out for and what not to give away. He is also very aware of the peculiarities.
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
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