Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms) | Greater China Region
China
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Ling Li A&O Shearman11 Years Ranked- Ulrike Glueck CMS4 Years Ranked
Yuxin Shen Freshfields2 Years Ranked- Jiannian FanGide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.
- Ruomu LiCooley LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1

1 Alan Wang
Freshfields | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 1 | 18 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 Gregory
Clifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 1 | 16 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 Vivian Tsoi
White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedVivian 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)2026 | Band 1 | 8 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)2026 | Band 1
Band 2

2 David S Wang
Hogan Lovells International LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedDavid Wang 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 Ning Zhang
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 2 | 10 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.
Band 3

3 James Chang
DLA Piper UK LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 7 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 Lau
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 5 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.

3 Qi Yue
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedYue Qi has a practice encompassing private and public M&A, joint ventures, venture capital and going-private transactions.
3 Walker WallaceO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedWalker Wallace's work spans a broad spectrum of mandates, covering M&A and private equity transactions, strategic partnerships and commercial agreements. He serves clients from the real estate, technology and financial services sectors.
Band 4

4 Ling Li
A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 11 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 Ulrike Glueck
CMS | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 4 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 Shen
Freshfields | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 2 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)2026 | Band 4
- Ruomu LiCooley LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Band 4
Up and Coming

U Yi Yang
Clifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2026 | Up and Coming | 3 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.