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  1. Robert Ashworth
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    Robert Ashworth
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years Ranked
    Robert 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.
1

Band 1

  1. Benita Yu
    1
    Benita Yu
    Slaughter and May
    Slaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Benita 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.

  2. Betty Yap
    1
    Betty Yap
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Betty 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.
  3. Kay Ian Ng
    1
    Kay Ian Ng
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Ng 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.
  4. Miranda So
    1
    Miranda So
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Miranda 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.
  5. Jonathan B Stone
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Alex Bidlake
    2
    Alex Bidlake
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Alex 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
    2
    Matthew Middleditch
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Matthew 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.
3

Band 3

  1. 3
    Andrew Whan
    Milbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Andrew 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.
  2. Denise Jong
    3
    Denise Jong
    Reed Smith Richards Butler
    Reed Smith Richards Butler | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Denise 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
    3
    Edward Freeman
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Edward Freeman represents regional and international clients in acquisitions, investments and privatisations. He also has considerable experience advising on insurance matters.
  4. Joey Chau
    3
    Joey Chau
    Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Joey Chau has extensive experience handling corporate mandates, including public M&A, privatisations, joint ventures and leveraged buyouts.

  5. Judie Ng Shortell
    3
    Judie Ng Shortell
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked

    Judie Ng Shortell's M&A practice involves advising on acquisitions, spin-offs and fund-raisings. She regularly advises multinational corporates and private equity firms.

  6. Lisa Chung
    3
    Lisa Chung
    Slaughter and May
    Slaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Lisa 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.
  7. Marcia Ellis
    3
    Marcia Ellis
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    Marcia 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.

  8. 3
    Neeraj Budhwani
    Milbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Neeraj Budhwani frequently advises international clients on cross-border deals. His practice covers public and private M&A transactions as well as leveraged buyouts.
  9. Simon Cooke
    3
    Simon Cooke
    Latham & Watkins | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    Simon 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.

  10. Tommy Tong
    3
    Tommy Tong
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Tommy 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.
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Band 4

  1. Amy Ho
    4
    Amy Ho
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked

    Amy 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.

  2. Brian Ho
    4
    Brian Ho
    Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Brian 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.

  3. Charles Butcher
    4
    Charles Butcher
    Eversheds Sutherland
    Eversheds Sutherland | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    Charles 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
    4
    Charles Ching
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Charles 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.
  5. Daniel Dusek
    4
    Daniel Dusek
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    Daniel 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.
  6. 4
    Denise Shiu
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked

    Denise 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.

  7. Emma Davies
    4
    Emma Davies
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked
    Emma 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.
  8. Frank Sun
    4
    Frank Sun
    Latham & Watkins | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Frank 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.
  9. Ian Ho
    4
    Ian Ho
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    Ian 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.
  10. Li Chen
    4
    Li Chen
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Chen 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.

  11. Roger Cheng
    4
    Roger Cheng
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Roger 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.

  12. Tracy Wut
    4
    Tracy Wut
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked

    Tracy 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.

  13. Victor Ho
    4
    Victor Ho
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 4 | 19 Years Ranked

    Victor 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.

  14. Edwin Northover
    Debevoise & Plimpton | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 4
5

Band 5

  1. Anthony Woo
    5
    Anthony Woo
    Reed Smith Richards Butler
    Reed Smith Richards Butler | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Anthony 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.
  2. Chin Yeoh
    5
    Chin Yeoh
    Ashurst
    Ashurst | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked

    Yeoh 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.

  3. Ching-Yang Lin
    5
    Ching-Yang Lin
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked

    Lin 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.

  4. 5
    Chris McGaffin
    Slaughter and May
    Slaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked

    Chris 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
    5
    Chris Welty
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
    Chris 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.
  6. Christina Lee
    5
    Christina Lee
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked

    Christina Lee is adept at handling private and public takeovers and privatisations. She has additional expertise in capital markets and regulatory compliance.

  7. Christopher Cheng
    5
    Christopher Cheng
    Sidley Austin
    Sidley Austin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Christopher 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.
  8. Christopher Kelly
    5
    Christopher Kelly
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 16 Years Ranked

    Christopher 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.

  9. Colin Law
    5
    Colin Law
    Fangda Partners
    Fangda Partners | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 19 Years Ranked

    Colin Law is head of Fangda Partners' corporate team in Hong Kong and advises on major M&A transactions, reverse takeovers and disposals.

  10. David Norman
    5
    David Norman
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    David Norman has extensive experience advising on a variety of private M&A transactions, including auction processes, investments and joint ventures.

  11. Derek Poon
    5
    Derek Poon
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

    Derek 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.

  12. Henry Ong
    5
    Henry Ong
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 18 Years Ranked
    Henry 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.
  13. John Xu
    5
    John Xu
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked

    John 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.

  14. Nima Amini
    5
    Nima Amini
    O'Melveny & Myers | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked
    Nima 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.
  15. Psyche Tai
    5
    Psyche Tai
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 12 Years Ranked

    Psyche 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.

  16. Robert Wright
    5
    Robert Wright
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked

    Robert 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.

  17. Frank Voon
    Jones Day | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 5
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Band 6

  1. Constance Choy
    6
    Constance Choy
    Sidley Austin
    Sidley Austin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 6 | 19 Years Ranked
    Constance 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.
  2. Dickson Ng
    6
    Dickson Ng
    Eversheds Sutherland
    Eversheds Sutherland | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Dickson 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.

  3. Oliver Nip
    6
    Oliver Nip
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 6 | 5 Years Ranked

    Oliver 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.

  4. Yi Zhang
    6
    Yi Zhang
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 6 | 16 Years Ranked
    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.
  5. Yuval Tal
    Proskauer Rose | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Band 6
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Up and Coming

  1. U
    Stephen Luo
    Jingtian & Gongcheng
    Jingtian & Gongcheng | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Stephen Luo of Jingtian & Gongcheng has considerable experience advising on cross-jurisdictional M&A, restructuring and privatisation deals. He routinely assists international and domestic corporations.

  2. U
    Tommy Tam
    Clifford Chance LLP
    Clifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Tommy Tan assists companies and financial advisors on complex public M&A, including mergers, share acquisitions and privatisations.