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HHP Ranked Again in the IFLR1000 2025

Shanghai, July 2024 — HHP Attorneys-at-Law is pleased to announce its continued recognition in the IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific 2025 rankings. The firm has been recommended once again in both the Banking & Finance and M&A categories for China, with a notable improvement in its M&A practice ranking — a further reflection of the firm’s consistent strength in financial and corporate transactional work.

• Banking & Finance: Maintained Ranking

• M&A: Promoted to Tier 4

Several HHP lawyers were also individually recognized:

	Jingdong Xu was once again ranked as a Highly Regarded lawyer in Banking & Finance. Yao Rao retained his Highly Regarded status in M&A.
	Qian Ma was newly recognized as a Rising Star Partner in M&A, acknowledging his strong contributions and steady performance in complex transactional matters.

    Focused Expertise, Practical Results    

Over the past year, HHP has advised on a range of complex projects across domestic and cross-border M&A, overseas investment, syndicated loans, and structured guarantee arrangements. The firm has particular strength in transactions involving emerging industries and international cooperation, including outbound investments by Chinese companies, joint ventures with foreign partners in China, and multi-stakeholder deal structures. HHP’s lawyers are known for their ability to navigate diverse regulatory environments, balance business objectives with legal compliance, and provide tailored, actionable legal solutions across industry sectors.

    Cross-Border Capability, Global Coordination    

As the first PRC member of the Meritas Law Firms Worldwide, HHP leverages strong collaborative relationships with over 175 member firms in 90+ jurisdictions worldwide. This enables the firm to provide clients with coordinated, jurisdiction-specific legal support in cross-border investment, financing, and compliance matters. HHP places strong emphasis on aligning local regulatory execution with practical business implementation to help clients advance with confidence in complex international markets.

IFLR1000’s annual rankings identify the top law firms and lawyers in financial and corporate law globally, based on transactional evidence and client feedback. This recognition reflects HHP’s ongoing commitment to excellence and its ability to deliver client satisfaction in the most complex legal challenges.

We thank our clients and partners for their continued trust and support. HHP remains committed to our core values of “Quality First” and “Teamwork” as we continue to grow, serve, and build long-term value through professional, practical legal service.