Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) | Greater China Region
China
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
- Benita Yu Slaughter and May18 Years Ranked
- Betty Yap Linklaters18 Years Ranked
- Kay Ian Ng Sullivan & Cromwell LLP17 Years Ranked
- Miranda So Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP15 Years Ranked
- Robert Ashworth Freshfields18 Years Ranked
- Jonathan B StoneSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates
Band 3
- Alex Bidlake Clifford Chance4 Years Ranked
- Denise Jong Reed Smith Richards Butler13 Years Ranked
- Judie Ng Shortell Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison7 Years Ranked
- Li Chen A&O Shearman5 Years Ranked
- Lisa Chung Slaughter and May17 Years Ranked
- Simon Cooke Latham & Watkins14 Years Ranked
- Tommy Tong Herbert Smith Freehills15 Years Ranked
- Andrew WhanMilbank LLP
- Marcia EllisMorrison Foerster
Band 4
- Amy Ho Clifford Chance17 Years Ranked
- Charles Butcher Eversheds Sutherland11 Years Ranked
- Daniel Dusek Goodwin11 Years Ranked
- Edward Freeman Freshfields12 Years Ranked
- Emma Davies Clifford Chance LLP17 Years Ranked
- Frank Sun Latham & Watkins8 Years Ranked
- Ian Ho Simpson Thacher & Bartlett11 Years Ranked
- Joey Chau Kirkland & Ellis3 Years Ranked
- Raymond Oh Sidley Austin4 Years Ranked
- Teresa Ko Freshfields18 Years Ranked
- Tracy Wut Baker McKenzie17 Years Ranked
- Victor Ho A&O Shearman18 Years Ranked
- Christopher KellyWhite & Case LLP
- Neeraj BudhwaniMilbank LLP
Band 5
- Anthony Woo Reed Smith Richards Butler4 Years Ranked
- Brian Ho Kirkland & Ellis1 Years Ranked
- Chin Yeoh Ashurst8 Years Ranked
- Ching-Yang Lin Sullivan & Cromwell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Chris Welty Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP5 Years Ranked
- Christina Lee Baker McKenzie4 Years Ranked
- Christopher Cheng Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
- Colin Law Fangda Partners18 Years Ranked
- Constance Choy Sidley Austin18 Years Ranked
- Edwin Northover Debevoise & Plimpton8 Years Ranked
- Frank Voon K&L Gates3 Years Ranked
- Hannah C L Ha Johnson Stokes & Master17 Years Ranked
- Henry Ong Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP17 Years Ranked
- John Xu Linklaters1 Years Ranked
- Psyche Tai Norton Rose Fulbright11 Years Ranked
- Robert Wright Baker McKenzie3 Years Ranked
- Roger Cheng Linklaters1 Years Ranked
- Yi Zhang Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP15 Years Ranked
- Nima AminiO'Melveny & Myers
- Yuval TalProskauer Rose
Up and Coming
- Stephen LuoJingtian & Gongcheng
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Benita YuSlaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 | 18 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 YapLinklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 | 18 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 NgSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 | 17 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 SoDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 | 15 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.
1 Robert AshworthFreshfields | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 | 18 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.
- Jonathan B StoneSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Matthew MiddleditchLinklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 2 | 10 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 Alex BidlakeClifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 4 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.
3 Denise JongReed Smith Richards Butler | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 13 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 Judie Ng ShortellPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 7 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 Li ChenA&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 5 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.
3 Lisa ChungSlaughter and May | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 17 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 Simon CookeLatham & Watkins | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedSimon Cooke retains his position in the corporate market as a transactional lawyer with additional regulatory expertise. He demonstrates proficiency handling cross-border acquisitions, equity investments and privatisations.
3 Tommy TongHerbert Smith Freehills | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 15 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.
Key sectorsFinancial Investors|Financial Services|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Insurance|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)- Andrew WhanMilbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3
- Marcia EllisMorrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Amy HoClifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 17 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 Charles ButcherEversheds Sutherland | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 11 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 Daniel DusekGoodwin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 11 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 Edward FreemanFreshfields | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedEdward Freeman represents regional and international clients in acquisitions, investments and privatisations. He also has considerable experience advising on insurance matters.
4 Emma DaviesClifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 17 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)2025 | Band 4 | 8 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)2025 | Band 4 | 11 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 Joey ChauKirkland & Ellis | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedJoey Chau has extensive experience handling corporate mandates, including M&A, privatisations, joint ventures and leveraged buyouts.
4 Raymond OhSidley Austin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedRaymond Oh co-heads the M&A practice at Sidley Austin, with expertise in handling cross-border investments in the technology, construction and real estate sectors. He has additional expertise in structured finance and private fund investments.
4 Teresa KoFreshfields | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedTeresa Ko is respected for her seasoned advice on a broad range of corporate matters, with recent experience acting on M&A and disposal transactions. She also has noteworthy securities practice.
4 Tracy WutBaker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 17 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 HoA&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedVictor Ho is a partner in A&O Shearman's corporate group in China and speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese. He focuses his practice on assisting Chinese and multinational clients with their outbound and inbound investments and acquisitions.
- Christopher KellyWhite & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4
- Neeraj BudhwaniMilbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4
Band 5
5 Anthony WooReed Smith Richards Butler | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 4 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 Brian HoKirkland & Ellis | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 1 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.
5 Chin YeohAshurst | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 8 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 LinSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 3 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 Taiwan.
5 Chris WeltyWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 5 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 LeeBaker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 4 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 ChengSidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 3 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 Colin LawFangda Partners | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 18 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 Constance ChoySidley Austin | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 18 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.
5 Edwin NorthoverDebevoise & Plimpton | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedEdwin Northover co-heads Debevoise & Plimpton's corporate practice. He is experienced in M&A transactions, with a notable specialism in the insurance sector.
5 Frank VoonK&L Gates | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedFrank Voon heads the global corporate department at K&L Gates, and adeptly advises on M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions. He is regularly sought after by clients from the spheres of energy, pharmaceuticals and TMT.
5 Hannah C L HaJohnson Stokes & Master | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedHannah Ha heads the corporate practice at Johnson Stokes & Master. Leveraging her expertise in antitrust, she is able to advise on cross-border transactions and international investments.
5 Henry OngWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 17 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 XuLinklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 1 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 Psyche TaiNorton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 11 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 WrightBaker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 3 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.
5 Roger ChengLinklaters | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 1 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.
5 Yi ZhangGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5 | 15 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.
- Nima AminiO'Melveny & Myers | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5
- Yuval TalProskauer Rose | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 5
Up and Coming
- Stephen LuoJingtian & Gongcheng | Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)2025 | Up and Coming