Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms) | Greater China Region
China
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
- Alan Wang Freshfields17 Years Ranked
- Kelly Gregory Clifford Chance LLP15 Years Ranked
- Yang Wang Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP7 Years Ranked
- Jia YanPillsbury
- Vivian TsoiWhite & Case LLP
Band 2
- Charles Ching Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP8 Years Ranked
- Fang Xue Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
- David S WangPaul Hastings LLP
- Z Alex ZhangWhite & Case LLP
Band 3
- Jack Wang A&O Shearman17 Years Ranked
- James Chang DLA Piper UK LLP6 Years Ranked
- Nanda Lau Herbert Smith Freehills4 Years Ranked
- Ning Zhang Morgan, Lewis & Bockius9 Years Ranked
- Qi Yue Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP2 Years Ranked
- Qiang Li DLA Piper UK LLP7 Years Ranked
- Terence Foo Clifford Chance LLP16 Years Ranked
- Denise ShiuCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Walker WallaceO'Melveny & Myers LLP
Band 4
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Alan WangFreshfields | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedAlan 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 | 15 Years RankedKelly 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 Yang WangSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedWang 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
- Vivian TsoiWhite & Case LLP | 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 | 8 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.
2 Fang XueGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedXue 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.
- David S WangPaul Hastings LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 2
- Z Alex ZhangWhite & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Jack WangA&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedJack 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 | 6 Years RankedJames 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 | 4 Years RankedNanda 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 | 9 Years RankedZhang 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 | 2 Years RankedYue 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 | 7 Years RankedLi 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 | 16 Years RankedTerence 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 | 16 Years RankedGreg 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 | 10 Years RankedLi 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 | 4 Years RankedLi 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 | 3 Years RankedUlrike 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 | 1 Years RankedShen 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 | 2 Years RankedYang 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.