Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms) | Global
China
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Jack Wang A&O Shearman14 Years Ranked
- James Chang DLA Piper UK LLP6 Years Ranked
- Li Chen A&O Shearman5 Years Ranked
- Nanda Lau Herbert Smith Freehills3 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 LLP5 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 Jia YanPillsbury | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedYan Jia of Pillsbury brings to bear over 20 years' experience advising on corporate transactions and is trusted by a number of PRC and international clients. He has considerable experience handling cross-border acquisitions, investments and joint venture arrangements.
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 Vivian TsoiWhite & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 | 13 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)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.
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 David S WangPaul Hastings LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedDavid 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 | 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.2 Z Alex ZhangWhite & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedAlex 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 | 14 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 Li ChenA&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-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 Nanda LauHerbert Smith Freehills | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 3 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 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 | 5 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 | 4 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 Jiannian FanGide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedFan Jiannian has over two decades' experience in cross-border M&A matters, particularly those between China and France.
4 John XuLinklaters | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 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.
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 Ulrike GlueckCMS | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)2025 | Band 4 | 11 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.
- Ruomu LiCooley LLP | 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.