LAWYER PROFILE

Nanda Lau

Greater China Region 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

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

China

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

- Corporate

- Compliance advisory

- Mergers and acquisitions

- Bankruptcy and restructuring

- Emerging technology

Career

Nanda is the managing partner of our Shanghai office. Nanda has extensive experience in advising clients on doing business in China and cross-border transactions with a China element, and also leads our Shanghai office. Nanda's practice covers a wide range of corporate and commercial work including cross-border M&A transactions, foreign direct investment, private equity, joint ventures and corporate restructurings in China. She also advises clients on regulatory, data privacy, general corporate and commercial matters. Her clients include multi-national corporations and Chinese companies in a broad range of sectors, including aerospace, automobile, chemical, consumer goods, food and beverages, financial services, pharmaceutical, real estate and TMT.

For additional information on Nanda’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/n/nanda-lau

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

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

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Nanda Lau heads the firm's corporate practice in China and advises multinational corporations on cross-border transactions, with a focus on joint ventures and acquisitions. She advises clients from the TMT, logistics, biotech, financial services and manufacturing sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Nanda is very helpful and responsive to client needs. She always offers the appropriate level of practical and commercial advice that we need.
Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
Nanda’s strong client engagement, sharp commercial mindset and exceptional communication skills consistently stand out.
Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
Nanda is a very experienced M&A lawyer who is responsive and diligent in her approach.
Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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