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Ya Ma

Ya Ma

Greater China Region 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Life Sciences (International Firms)

China

2 years ranked

About

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Greater China Region

Practice Areas

Ya Ma is a counsel of Freshfields’ Global Transactions practice based in the Beijing office.

Her practice is focused on cross-border M&A transactions, foreign direct investments, and commercial transactions in China with a focus on the life sciences sector.

She also provides China-related regulatory matters in the life sciences industry. She has extensive experience advising pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare food and cosmetics companies on regulatory issues including clinical trials, marketing authorisations, GxP, ADE/AE reporting and marketing /promotional activities.

Professional Memberships

Ya Ma is admitted to practise in New York and has passed the PRC bar exam.

Education

Columbia University School of Law

LL.M.

Beijing Normal University

LL.M.

Languages Spoken

Ya Ma speaks fluent Mandarin and English.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

Life Sciences (International Firms) - China

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Ma Ya is Freshfields China-based counsel who supports her multinational pharmaceuticals clients on the ground in a range of M&A matters. She is well regarded for her ability to advise on a range of cross-border acquisitions, collaboration, option and license agreements, and divestment and investment matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Ma Ya has broad knowledge and experience of the commercial and regulatory framework of the healthcare business. She outlines potential alternatives and solutions to complex matters.

    Life Sciences (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • Ma is one of the best lawyers at Freshfields I have worked with. She is very knowledgeable, pragmatic and responsive.

    Life Sciences (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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