China Business Law Journal published The A-List 2017 – China’s top 100 lawyers recently. HHP Partner, Mr. Yao RAO, is on the A-list.

To understand the clients’ ideas about what it takes to become an outstanding lawyer in China-related business, the editorial team of China Business Law Journal has sought answers from a large number of professionals, mainly experienced in-house counsel and corporate managers. Based on the feedback from clients and extensive editorial research, China Business Law Journal has compiled the list of top private practice lawyers for China-related business.

China Business Law Journal cited the comment from a client of Mr. Rao.

“He has been advising multinationals on M&A in China, and also providing comprehensive legal support to their everyday operations. He has also assisted many Chinese companies in completing complicated M&A deals and construction projects in overseas jurisdictions. His professional and efficient legal services have made him widely recognized in the M&A and corporate fields.”

The A-List is based on extensive research conducted by China Business Law Journal. To identify the top 100 lawyers for China practice, the editorial team has turned to thousands of in-house counsel in China and around the world, as well as partners at Chinese and international law firms, and asked them to tell which lawyers should make the cut.

Nominations were received from professionals at a wide range of Chinese and international companies, law firms and other organizations. The final list reflects the nominations received combined with the China Business Law Journal editorial team’s years of collective experience in documenting and analyzing China’s legal market.