Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) | Greater China Region
China
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Benita Yu Slaughter and May19 Years Ranked
Betty Yap Linklaters19 Years Ranked
Kay Ian Ng Sullivan & Cromwell LLP18 Years Ranked
Miranda So Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP16 Years Ranked- Jonathan B StoneSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates
- Andrew Whan Milbank LLP19 Years Ranked
Denise Jong Reed Smith Richards Butler14 Years Ranked
Edward Freeman Freshfields13 Years Ranked
Joey Chau Kirkland & Ellis4 Years Ranked
Judie Ng Shortell Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison8 Years Ranked
Lisa Chung Slaughter and May18 Years Ranked
Marcia Ellis Morrison Foerster15 Years Ranked- Neeraj Budhwani Milbank LLP16 Years Ranked
Simon Cooke Latham & Watkins15 Years Ranked
Tommy Tong Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP16 Years Ranked
Amy Ho Clifford Chance18 Years Ranked
Brian Ho Kirkland & Ellis2 Years Ranked
Charles Butcher Eversheds Sutherland12 Years Ranked
Charles Ching Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP9 Years Ranked
Daniel Dusek Goodwin12 Years Ranked- Denise Shiu Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP7 Years Ranked
Emma Davies Clifford Chance18 Years Ranked
Frank Sun Latham & Watkins9 Years Ranked
Ian Ho Simpson Thacher & Bartlett12 Years Ranked
Li Chen A&O Shearman6 Years Ranked
Roger Cheng Linklaters2 Years Ranked
Tracy Wut Baker McKenzie18 Years Ranked
Victor Ho A&O Shearman19 Years Ranked- Edwin NorthoverDebevoise & Plimpton
Anthony Woo Reed Smith Richards Butler5 Years Ranked
Chin Yeoh Ashurst9 Years Ranked
Ching-Yang Lin Sullivan & Cromwell LLP4 Years Ranked- Chris McGaffin Slaughter and May4 Years Ranked
Chris Welty Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP6 Years Ranked
Christina Lee Baker McKenzie5 Years Ranked
Christopher Cheng Sidley Austin4 Years Ranked
Christopher Kelly White & Case LLP16 Years Ranked
Colin Law Fangda Partners19 Years Ranked
David Norman A&O Shearman1 Years Ranked
Derek Poon Baker McKenzie3 Years Ranked
Henry Ong Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP18 Years Ranked
John Xu Linklaters2 Years Ranked
Nima Amini O'Melveny & Myers7 Years Ranked
Psyche Tai Norton Rose Fulbright12 Years Ranked
Robert Wright Baker McKenzie4 Years Ranked- Frank VoonJones Day
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople

S Robert Ashworth
Freshfields | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years RankedRobert Ashworth is a pre-eminent lawyer who is singled out for his handling of sizeable acquisitions, joint ventures and investments for multinational entities across the technology and finance industries. He is co-head of the firm's global M&A practice.
Band 1

1 Benita Yu
Slaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedBenita Yu's broad transactional expertise spans acquisitions, joint ventures and privatisations. She is admitted to practice in England & Wales as well as Hong Kong, and is frequently mandated by clients from the financial services sectors.

1 Betty Yap
Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedBetty Yap maintains a broad and respected corporate law practice. Her recent experience includes handling high-profile acquisitions and investments for international investors. She is all well regarded for her expertise in handling the establishment of joint ventures.
1 Kay Ian Ng
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedNg Kay Ian heads Sullivan & Cromwell's Hong Kong office and offers clients over 30 years' experience in handling a wide variety of corporate transactions. He has extensive experience handling M&A deals, debt issuances and initial public offerings.
1 Miranda So
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedMiranda So's wide-ranging expertise spans M&A transactions, joint ventures and investments, with additional experience in private equity matters. She is regularly mandated by clients from the financial services, technology and healthcare industries.- Jonathan B StoneSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 1
Band 2

2 Alex Bidlake
Clifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedAlex Bidlake is experienced in handling transactions involving public and private M&A, as well as privatisations, for domestic and international clients. She also has excellent knowledge of the fintech, infrastructure and TMT sectors.
2 Matthew Middleditch
Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedMatthew Middleditch chairs Linklaters' global corporate practice, possessing considerable expertise in M&A matters, disposals and joint ventures. Additionally, he has notable experience handling bancassurance matters and he is frequently mandated by leading investment banks.
Band 3
3 Andrew WhanMilbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedAndrew Whan brings to bear nearly two decades of transactional experience working on deals. His areas of expertise include M&A transactions, joint ventures, privatisations and restructurings.
3 Denise Jong
Reed Smith Richards Butler | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedDenise Jong is a popular choice among PRC, Hong Kong and US-based corporates for her two decades of experience handling all manner of public and private M&A and private equity transactions. She also offers additional advice on restructuring, insolvency, capital markets and regulatory compliance.
3 Edward Freeman
Freshfields | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedEdward Freeman represents regional and international clients in acquisitions, investments and privatisations. He also has considerable experience advising on insurance matters.
3 Joey Chau
Kirkland & Ellis | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedJoey Chau has extensive experience handling corporate mandates, including public M&A, privatisations, joint ventures and leveraged buyouts.

3 Judie Ng Shortell
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedJudie Ng Shortell's M&A practice involves advising on acquisitions, spin-offs and fund-raisings. She regularly advises multinational corporates and private equity firms.

3 Lisa Chung
Slaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedLisa Chung attracts attention for her dual capital markets and corporate expertise, and continues to act on public and private M&A transactions as well as share disposals. She has a notable sector specialism in real estate.
3 Marcia Ellis
Morrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedMarcia Ellis is a skilled corporate lawyer handling a range of transactional mandates, including disposals, private equity deals and restructurings. She routinely serves clients from the TMT and fintech sectors.
3 Neeraj BudhwaniMilbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedNeeraj Budhwani frequently advises international clients on cross-border deals. His practice covers public and private M&A transactions as well as leveraged buyouts.
3 Simon CookeLatham & Watkins | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedSimon Cooke is well recognised for his expertise in corporate M&A deals and regulatory work. He demonstrates proficiency handling cross-border acquisitions, equity investments and privatisations.

3 Tommy Tong
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedTommy Tong handles a range of corporate law instructions on behalf of Chinese and international companies. His recent work includes cross-border investments, acquisitions and disposals, especially in the USA and Australia.
Band 4

4 Amy Ho
Clifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedAmy Ho's wide-ranging transactional practice spans public and private M&A, covering joint ventures, acquisitions and business collaborations. She also advises China-based clients on outbound investments.

4 Brian Ho
Kirkland & Ellis | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBrian Ho is a recognised expert on Hong Kong takeovers, with years of experience at the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong as the Head of Takeovers under his belt prior to joining the firm.

4 Charles Butcher
Eversheds Sutherland | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedCharles Butcher typically handles transactions involving several jurisdictions and has been active on investments, acquisitions and joint ventures. He is a popular choice among clients from the TMT, life sciences and energy industries.
4 Charles Ching
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedCharles Ching handles a range of transactional mandates, including joint ventures, privatisations and spin-offs. His clientele features investment firms as well as China-based and international corporates.
4 Daniel Dusek
Goodwin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedDaniel Dusek of Goodwin is a well-known expert with extensive experience handling sophisticated corporate matters. He frequently assists corporations and private equity investors with cross-border privatisations and joint ventures. Besides M&A matters, he is also well versed in IPOs.4 Denise Shiu
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedDenise Shiu is well equipped to handle cross-border M&A matters, advising on transactions ranging from strategic partnerships and investments to take-privates and reverse acquisitions.

4 Emma Davies
Clifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedEmma Davies is highly regarded for her extensive experience advising global companies on cross-border transactions involving Chinese counterparties and interests. She offers additional advice on competition law issues.
4 Frank SunLatham & Watkins | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedFrank Sun acts on cross-border mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures for Chinese corporates and private equity firms. He frequently serves clients from the fintech, technology and manufacturing sectors.
4 Ian HoSimpson Thacher & Bartlett | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedIan Ho is a strong corporate practitioner who handles both public and private mergers. He focuses on cross-border M&A and private equity transactions spanning a range of jurisdictions including India, Japan and the USA.
4 Li Chen
A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedChen Li has a wide-ranging transactional practice. Her practice spans advising global and Chinese clients on their acquisitions, take-privates, joint ventures and foreign investments.

4 Roger Cheng
Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedRoger Cheng is a former Head of Takeovers at the SFC and brings to bear his deep expertise in regulatory matters in his advice on a range of corporate transactions.

4 Tracy Wut
Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedTracy Wut is the head of the M&A department at Baker McKenzie, acting for clients in the TMT and pharmaceutical sectors. She is well placed to handle cross-border mandates, including acquisitions, investments and joint ventures.

4 Victor Ho
A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedVictor Ho is a partner in A&O Shearman's corporate group who splits his time between offices in Hong Kong and mainland China. He focuses his practice on assisting Chinese and multinational clients with their outbound and inbound investments and acquisitions.
- Edwin NorthoverDebevoise & Plimpton | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4
Band 5

5 Anthony Woo
Reed Smith Richards Butler | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedAnthony Woo routinely handles corporate mandates in relation to cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures and investments. He is a popular choice among Mainland China-based corporate clients from the shipping, transportation and education sectors.
5 Chin Yeoh
Ashurst | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedYeoh Chin maintains a busy practice advising international and Hong Kong-headquartered clients on M&A transactions, privatisations and joint ventures. His recent work includes transactions for manufacturing, TMT and insurance clients.

5 Ching-Yang Lin
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedLin Ching-Yang is a trusted adviser to clients in the technology sector and often advises on sizeable cross-border transactions, particularly those involving the Taiwan market.
5 Chris McGaffin
Slaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedChris McGaffin advises international companies on cross-border M&A transactions across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on insurance and financial services. He is qualified in both Hong Kong and the UK, and ably advises on local and international matters.

5 Chris Welty
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedChris Welty advises on a broad range of M&A and private equity mandates, with experience in handling spin-offs, take-privates and disposals. He remains a popular choice among financial institutions, investment banks and private equity funds.
5 Christina Lee
Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedChristina Lee is adept at handling private and public takeovers and privatisations. She has additional expertise in capital markets and regulatory compliance.

5 Christopher Cheng
Sidley Austin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedChristopher Cheng has an extensive corporate practice and regularly advises on M&A, joint ventures and privatisations. He also has notable expertise in real estate transactions.
5 Christopher Kelly
White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 16 Years RankedChristopher Kelly heads White & Case's Asia-Pacific corporate and M&A practice and is well placed to advise on cross-border acquisitions and private equity investments. He frequently advises clients from the renewables, mining and technology sectors.

5 Colin Law
Fangda Partners | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 19 Years RankedColin Law is head of Fangda Partners' corporate team in Hong Kong and advises on major M&A transactions, reverse takeovers and disposals.

5 David Norman
A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedDavid Norman has extensive experience advising on a variety of private M&A transactions, including auction processes, investments and joint ventures.

5 Derek Poon
Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedDerek Poon advises buyers, sellers and financial advisors on a diverse range of transactions across China and the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to his notable private M&A practice, he is recognised for his expertise on takeover and take-private deals.

5 Henry Ong
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 18 Years RankedHenry Ong has more than two decades of experience handling corporate affairs. He advises on acquisitions and disposals for international corporations and private equity investors, as well as acting for domestic companies on strategic partnerships.
5 John Xu
Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedJohn Xu is well regarded for advising multinational clients on cross-border acquisitions and investments. He has lately acted for clients in the financial services and mining sectors.

5 Nima AminiO'Melveny & Myers | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedNima Amini chairs the firm's Hong Kong office and maintains an active practice advising clients on M&A transactions, including take-privates and minority investments. He also has notable experience advising on asset management matters.
5 Psyche Tai
Norton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedPsyche Tai is head of the Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong M&A practice and is regularly sought out to handle takeovers, disposals, share buy-backs and capital injections.

5 Robert Wright
Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedRobert Wright has a strong track record of handling corporate transactions, including M&A deals, strategic investments and PE/VC matters. He is a popular choice among corporate clients from the technology, education and logistics sectors.
- Frank VoonJones Day | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 5
Band 6

6 Constance Choy
Sidley Austin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 6 | 19 Years RankedConstance Choy heads Sidley Austin LLP's China corporate and finance group. She maintains an active practice advising Hong Kong and Mainland China-headquartered clients on their M&A transactions.
6 Dickson Ng
Eversheds Sutherland | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedDickson Ng heads the firm’s corporate practice from Hong Kong, where he handles cross-jurisdictional transactions for international and Chinese clients, including schemes of arrangement, takeovers and investments.

6 Oliver Nip
Ropes & Gray LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 6 | 5 Years RankedOliver Nip has extensive experience advising investors and multinationals on a range of transactional matters, including strategic acquisitions, divestments and buyouts, particularly in the life sciences and technology space.

6 Yi Zhang
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 6 | 16 Years RankedZhang 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.- Yuval TalProskauer Rose | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 6
Up and Coming
U Stephen Luo
Jingtian & Gongcheng | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedStephen Luo of Jingtian & Gongcheng has considerable experience advising on cross-jurisdictional M&A, restructuring and privatisation deals. He routinely assists international and domestic corporations.
U Tommy Tam
Clifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedTommy Tan assists companies and financial advisors on complex public M&A, including mergers, share acquisitions and privatisations.