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Yao Rao

Yao Rao

Greater China Region 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A (PRC Firms)

China

7 years ranked

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (PRC Firms)

China

4 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Yao's main practice areas encompass Corporate and M&A, Data Compliance, Labor, and Construction.

Yao has been providing long term legal services to multinational companies in China, especially specialized in providing solutions for their M&As in the highly regulated industries such as medical and healthcare, food & beverage, construction, and mining, as well as setting up their foreign-invested companies or other commercial presences in China. Yao has developed an extensive practice in cross-border transactions and has assisted many Chinese enterprises in their outbound investments including M&A and complicated construction projects.

Yao's specializations also include comprehensive labor law and corporate law matters, including consultation in the areas of data protection, commercial contract, compliance, competition, tax, foreign exchange, customs, environmental protection and anti-monopoly.

Career

Yao started practicing in 2002. Before joining HHP, Yao worked for Haarmann Hemmelrath Partners and Salans.

Professional Memberships

- Member of the Global Board and Co-Chair of the Asia-Pacific Region, Meritas Law Firms Network (2018-2023)

- External Legal Counsel for the Huangpu District Government, Shanghai (Since 2022)

- Deputy Director, Huangpu District Lawyers’ Working Committee, Shanghai (Since 2023)

- Deputy Director, Shanghai Bar Association’s SME Law Firms Committee (Since 2024)

Publications

A Global Roadmap to Personal Data Protection: Asia Pacific, Europe&USA (China Chapter)

Asia - A Legal Guide for Business Investment and Expansion (China Chapter)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

Corporate/M&A (PRC Firms) - China

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Rao Yao is a proactive transactional and corporate lawyer. His practice covers the acquisition and disposal of corporate assets as well as corporate restructuring projects. He is also well regarded for his data protection expertise.
领先律师
饶尧律师是一位积极主动的交易和公司法律师。他的执业范围涵盖企业资产的收购和处置以及企业重组项目。他还因其数据保护专业知识而广受好评。
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TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (PRC Firms) - China

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Rao Yao is an accomplished partner who routinely advises corporate clients on data auditing and data protection regulatory compliance matters. He is a favourite choice of counsel for domestic and foreign clients operating in Shanghai.
领先律师
饶尧律师是一位业务出色的合伙人，经常就数据审核和数据保护合规事宜向企业客户提供建议。他是在上海营运的国内外客户所青睐的律师。
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Strengths

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  • He is a cross-disciplined expert who can provide a one-stop service. He not only gives legal support but also pays attention to our commercial practice, which is appreciated by clients.

    Corporate/M&A (PRC Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • Rao Yao is highly professional, with expertise that has both depth and breadth, enabling him to provide very comprehensive services to companies.

    Corporate/M&A (PRC Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • 他是一位跨领域专家，能够提供一站式服务。他不仅提供法律支持，还关注我们的商业实践，这一点深受客户赞赏。

    Corporate/M&A (PRC Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • 饶律师是一位非常专业的律师，他的专业能力既有深度又有广度，可以为企业提供非常全面的服务。

    Corporate/M&A (PRC Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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