LAWYER PROFILE

Yi Yang

Global 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

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

China

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Yi Yang has over 15 years’ experience in advising multinational and Chinese companies on cross-border mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, disposals and strategic alliances across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare & life sciences, consumer goods & retail, real estate and manufacturing.

Career

Fudan University (LLB) 2004

Obtained PRC legal professional qualification certificate (non-practising) 2004

Fudan University (LLM) 2006

Joined Clifford Chance 2006

Partner since May 2022

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

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

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Yang Yi is a partner in the firm's Shanghai office and specialises in M&A, joint ventures and other transactions, particularly cross-border ones. He has a strong track record when it comes to the life science and manufacturing sectors.

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Strengths

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He is responsive, self-driven and works very hard to achieve clients’ expectations.
Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide