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Yi Zhang

Global 2026

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

China

14 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Yi Zhang has over 30 years’ experience with China-related work, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, foreign direct investment, financing, real estate, outbound investment, investment funds and distressed asset transactions, and large-scale project development, energy and infrastructure work. His China investment experience covers the entire range of investment options (including equity and debt), involves both onshore and offshore structures and includes extensive expertise with various China investment related issues. His clients have included multinational companies, commercial and investment banks, private equity funds and PRC companies.

Career

Admitted in New York and Hong Kong, and has native fluency in Mandarin.

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Chambers Global Guide

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

Band 6

Individual Editorial

Zhang Yi is consistently sought out by international clients looking to acquire and dispose of their China-based assets and business operations. His client roster includes private equity funds and real estate investment houses.

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