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Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms) | Global

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The Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms) rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across China.

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Band 1

  1. Alan Wang
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    Alan Wang
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Jia Yan
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    Jia Yan
    Pillsbury
    Pillsbury | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked

    Yan 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.

  3. 1
    Kelly Gregory
    Clifford Chance LLP
    Clifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked

    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.

  4. Vivian Tsoi
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    Vivian Tsoi
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked

    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.

  5. Yang Wang
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    Yang Wang
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    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.

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Band 2

  1. Charles Ching
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    Charles Ching
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    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 Wang
    2
    David S Wang
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Fang Xue
    2
    Fang Xue
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. Z Alex Zhang
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    Z Alex Zhang
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    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.

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Band 3

  1. Jack Wang
    3
    Jack Wang
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. James Chang
    3
    James Chang
    DLA Piper UK LLP
    DLA Piper UK LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    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. Li Chen
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    Li Chen
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Chen 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.

  4. 3
    Nanda Lau
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    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.

  5. Ning Zhang
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    Ning Zhang
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    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.
  6. Qi Yue
    3
    Qi Yue
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Yue Qi has a practice encompassing private and public M&A, joint ventures, venture capital and going-private transactions.
  7. Qiang Li
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    Qiang Li
    DLA Piper UK LLP
    DLA Piper UK LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    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.
  8. 3
    Terence Foo
    Clifford Chance LLP
    Clifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    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.

  9. Denise Shiu
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 3
  10. Walker Wallace
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Greg Liu
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    Greg Liu
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Jiannian Fan
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    Jiannian Fan
    Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.
    Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Fan Jiannian has over two decades' experience in cross-border M&A matters, particularly those between China and France.

  3. 4
    John Xu
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    John 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 Li
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    Ling Li
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked

    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.

  5. 4
    Ulrike Glueck
    CMS
    CMS | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked

    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.

  6. 4
    Yuxin Shen
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    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.

  7. Ruomu Li
    Cooley LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 4
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Up and Coming

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    Yi Yang
    Clifford Chance LLP
    Clifford Chance LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    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.