Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms) | Greater China Region
China
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Jack Wang A&O Shearman
- James Chang DLA Piper UK LLP
- Nanda Lau Herbert Smith Freehills
- Ning Zhang Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
- Qi Yue Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Qiang Li DLA Piper UK LLP
- Terence Foo Clifford Chance LLP
- Denise ShiuCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Walker WallaceO'Melveny & Myers LLP
Band 4
- Greg Liu Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
- Ling Li A&O Shearman
- Ruomu Li Cooley LLP
- Ulrike Glueck CMS
- Yuxin Shen Freshfields
- Jiannian FanGide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.
Up and Coming
Band 1
1 Alan WangFreshfields | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 |Alan Wang services a diverse clientele of foreign corporates from a variety of sectors, including automotive and pharmaceutical. He offers extensive experience in multi-jurisdictional M&A and private equity transactions, as well as joint ventures.
1 Kelly GregoryClifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 |Kelly Gregory possesses considerable corporate expertise and regularly assists clients with inbound transactions, including M&A and joint ventures. She is also well regarded for her strength in outbound acquisitions.
1 Vivian TsoiWhite & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 |Vivian Tsoi serves a diverse clientele of multinational corporations and Chinese SOEs and private companies on cross-border transactions. Her recent work includes advising on disposals and investments in the technology, chemical, manufacturing, and food and beverage sectors.
1 Yang WangSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 |Wang Yang has a notable corporate practice that services corporate and private equity firms. He is based in the firm's Beijing office, advising on sizable private equity investments, buyouts, strategic investments and share repurchases.
- Jia YanPillsbury | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Charles ChingWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 2 |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.2 David S WangPaul Hastings LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 2 |David Wang co-heads the practice and is held in high regard for his expertise across the full spectrum of corporate law mandates. He handles M&A and private equity transactions in addition to minority investments and strategic partnerships.2 Fang XueGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 2 |Xue Fang's wide-ranging practice spans M&A transactions, privatisations and private equity investments. She is based in the firm's Beijing office and maintains good working cooperation with clients in the USA, Hong Kong and the Cayman Islands.2 Z Alex ZhangWhite & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 2 |Alex Zhang brings extensive transactional experience to bear on M&A transactions involving jurisdictions across the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the USA. He is head of the White & Case China M&A team.
Band 3
3 Jack WangA&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 |Jack Wang leverages over 20 years of transactional experience to assist clients with cross-border disposals, M&A and joint ventures. His fluency in Mandarin and English equips him well to handle mandates on behalf of an international and China-based clientele.3 James ChangDLA Piper UK LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 |James Chang serves Chinese-based companies and investors as well as multinationals, acting on cross-border acquisitions, privatisations and equity financings. He frequently advises technology, healthcare and insurance sector clients.3 Nanda LauHerbert Smith Freehills | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 |Nanda Lau heads the firm's corporate practice in China and advises multinational corporations on cross-border transactions, with a focus on joint ventures and acquisitions. She advises clients from the TMT, logistics, biotech, financial services and manufacturing sectors.
Key sectorsAgriculture and Agribusiness|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Retail and Consumer|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)3 Ning ZhangMorgan, Lewis & Bockius | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 |Zhang Ning focuses his practice on all manner of corporate transactions, from cross-border M&A and private equity transactions to disposals and spin-offs. He is sought after by financial services, education and technology industry clients.3 Qi YueGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 |Yue Qi has a practice encompassing private and public M&A, joint ventures, venture capital and going-private transactions.3 Qiang LiDLA Piper UK LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 |Li Qiang in Shanghai assists PRC, Europe and US-based corporates and private equity firms with their inbound and outbound acquisitions and investments. He co-leads the corporate practice at DLA Piper and is a member of the Board of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.3 Terence FooClifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 |Terence Foo focuses on transactions and mandates involving multiple jurisdictions. His work includes advising on acquisitions, commercial agreements and strategic partnerships. He has maintained a good working cooperation with clients from the automotive and energy sectors.
- Denise ShiuCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3
- Walker WallaceO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Greg LiuPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 |Greg Liu is based in the firm's Hong Kong office and frequently handles transactions for large corporates and investors. He has wide expertise in handling privatisations, disposals, acquisitions and private equity investments.
4 Ling LiA&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 |Li Ling is based in A&O Shearman's Beijing office and is noted for handling corporate transactions in the energy, natural resources and industrial sectors.
4 Ruomu LiCooley LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 |Li Ruomu of Cooley is an experienced corporate lawyer who is dedicated to mergers and acquisitions as well as private equity transactions. Her wide expertise also covers joint ventures and various forms of venture capital investment.
4 Ulrike GlueckCMS | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 |Ulrike Glueck of CMS is managing partner of the firm's Shanghai office in addition to being head of its corporate practice. She has a wealth of experience on advising on M&A matters, particularly those involving German parties.
4 Yuxin ShenFreshfields | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 |Shen Yuxin is based in Beijing and has a broad corporate and M&A practice. He has several years' experience in handling cross border transactions and regulatory issues.
- Jiannian FanGide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4
Up and Coming
U Yi YangClifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Up and Coming |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.