HHP Recognized in Chambers Greater China Region Guide 2025 Across Multiple Practice Areas
HHP Attorneys-at-Law has once again solidified its position as a leading law firm in China with its recognition in the 2025 Chambers Greater China Region Guide, published by the globally renowned legal directory, Chambers and Partners. HHP was ranked in three key practice areas: Corporate/Commercial Law (Shanghai), Corporate/M&A, and TMT: Data Protection & Privacy. Partner Yao Rao also received individual recognition for his expertise in cross-border transactions, data compliance, and corporate governance. These accolades reflect HHP’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and further reinforce its standing as a trusted advisor in China’s legal market.
Additionally, HHP was shortlisted for "China (PRC Firms) Client Service Award of the Year", highlighting the firm’s dedication to quality, client-centric solutions, and unparalleled service. This recognition is a testament to HHP’s core values of quality first and client centered. Moving forward, HHP will continue to enhance its service capabilities to provide precise, efficient, and innovative legal solutions tailored to client needs.
Ranked Practice Areas
Corporate/Commercial Law (Shanghai): Band 2
Corporate/M&A: Band 5
TMT: Data Protection & Privacy: Band 4
Corporate/Commercial
As a leading boutique law firm in Shanghai, HHP has established a strong reputation in the Corporate/Commercial field, consistently ranking in Chambers and The Legal 500. With a deep understanding of both local and global market environments, the firm provides comprehensive, one-stop legal services for corporate clients, covering compliance, labor and employment, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. HHP delivers pragmatic and efficient solutions to meet clients’ business needs.
Key Highlights
Expertise across multiple industries, including renewable energy, automotive, advanced manufacturing, consumer goods, finance, real estate, logistics, and healthcare.
Specializes in building compliance frameworks, enabling clients to identify and manage significant legal risks, balancing business objectives with regulatory requirements.
Extensive experience in cross-jurisdictional matters, leveraging the global Meritas network spanning over 90 jurisdictions to deliver seamless cross-border support.
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Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A is one of HHP’s core practice areas, where the firm is known for its comprehensive approach to managing complex transactions. HHP provides end-to-end legal support, from transaction structuring and due diligence to negotiations, documentation, and regulatory approvals. The firm’s tailored solutions and proven expertise have earned it consistent recognition in top legal directories.
Key Highlights
Offers full lifecycle legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring projects, designing efficient and innovative transaction structures aligned with business objectives.
Over the past two years, completed multiple cross-border M&A, joint venture, and greenfield investment projects spanning 14 jurisdictions, including Australia, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, South Korea, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey.
Strong experience in highly regulated industries, helping clients navigate complex legal environments with confidence.
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TMT: Data Protection & Privacy
HHP has emerged as a leader in data protection and privacy law, offering comprehensive compliance services tailored to the evolving regulatory landscape in China and globally. The firm’s innovative and pragmatic approach has earned it consecutive rankings in Chambers and The Legal 500. HHP specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of cybersecurity, personal information protection, and cross-border data transfer compliance, ensuring business growth and regulatory alignment.
Key Highlights
Comprehensive Compliance Services: Provides risk assessments, data audits, and information security management systems to help clients achieve compliance across business operations and internal management.
Cross-Border Data Protection: Leverages the Meritas global legal network to deliver cross-jurisdictional solutions, addressing clients’ complex multi-national compliance challenges.
Transactional Support and Risk Management: Offers due diligence, transaction document support, and data security risk management for M&A transactions, ensuring smooth execution and regulatory compliance.
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Ranked Lawyer
With over 22 years of legal experience, Partner Yao Rao is a seasoned expert in cross-border investment, M&A, compliance, labor law, and construction projects. He serves clients across industries such as renewable energy, automotive, advanced manufacturing, chemicals, and mining. Known for his innovative solutions and strategic vision, Yao Rao is a trusted advisor who delivers precise, efficient, and practical legal services.
Key Achievements
Cross-Border Leadership: Successfully led over 18 cross-border projects across major global economies, including M&A, joint ventures, and greenfield investments.
Extensive Experience: Managed over 1,000 cross-border cases throughout his career, covering M&A, restructuring, compliance, labor law, and construction projects.
Compliance Innovation: Developed “Overseas Compliance Systems” to help Chinese enterprises identify and manage key risks, fostering business growth while ensuring regulatory compliance.
ESG Expertise: Provided ESG compliance and improvement services for leading Chinese enterprises, including the preparation of ESG reports to align with global sustainability goals.
Yao has been consistently ranked by Chambers, The Legal 500, IFLR1000, Asialaw Profiles, and Benchmark Litigation, and was recognized as a “National Foreign-Related Lawyer Talent” by China’s Ministry of Justice.
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Headquartered in London, Chambers and Partners has been ranking the world’s best lawyers since 1990. The Greater China Region Guide highlights leading law firms and lawyers across China through meticulous research and evaluations. It is a trusted benchmark for global clients seeking premium legal services.
At HHP, we express our sincere gratitude to our clients, employees, and partners for their continued trust and support. We remain committed to our core values of “Teamwork and Quality First,” and will continue to deliver high-quality legal services to help clients navigate an ever-changing legal landscape in 2025 and beyond.
