Life Sciences (International Firms)
China
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Ya Ma
Greater China Region 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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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.
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.
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 RegionMa 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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