HHP Ranked in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2019 - China Best Lawyers and Law Firms
Chambers and Partners, the international authoritative rating agency of law, released the Asia Pacific Legal Guide 2019 - China Best Lawyers and Law Firms. This year, a total of 126 PRC law firms and more than 400 lawyers were included in the directory for mainland China. HHP Attorneys-At-Law is ranked in Band 2 in the area of Corporate/Commercial-East Coast-Shanghai due to its excellent performance in the practice area. Mr. Rao Yao, Partner of HHP, is also recognized in the same area this year as a leading individual, backed up by positive market appraisals.
Chambers and Partners, headquartered in London, have been ranking the best lawyers since 1990, and now cover 185 jurisdictions. Rankings by Chambers and Partners are based on the research conducted by more than 200 full-time editors and researchers, well known for its objectivity and neutrality. The research also includes talking to lawyers and clients all the year round, conducting in-depth telephone interviews.
HHP has earned recognition as one of the leading firms in East Coast China by the Chambers Asia-Pacific guide for many years.
We have received these comments from the research team of Chambers:
What the team is known for
Recognised by clients and peers alike, particularly in Shanghai, for its deep knowledge and expertise in the commercial law arena. Frequently assists foreign clients with M&A, finance, greenfield investments, and employment issues in China. Routinely mandated to provide commercial dispute resolution services. The firm is a member firm in China of legal network Meritas.
Strengths
One international client reports that "they know what our company is concerned about, and the applicability in Chinese law."
"The co-operation is quite smooth," comments another client.
Notable practitioners
Rao Yao "offers updates on compliance law, and has lots of practical knowledge as to how to choose jurisdictions and which internal departments to work with," one client says. He is noted for his hands-on approach.
