HHP Recognized in Chambers Greater China Region Guide 2026 Across Multiple Practice Areas
HHP Attorneys-at-Law has once again been recognized in the Chambers Greater China Region Guide 2026, with rankings across three key practice areas: Corporate/Commercial (Shanghai), Corporate/M&A, and TMT: Data Protection & Privacy, reflecting continued market recognition of its professional capability and service quality.
In addition, Partner Yao Rao has been individually recognized for his work in cross-border transactions, corporate matters and data compliance.
Ranked Practice Areas
Corporate/Commercial Law (Shanghai): Band 2
Corporate/M&A: Band 5
TMT: Data Protection & Privacy: Band 4
Corporate/Commercial
HHP continues to be recognized for its Corporate/Commercial practice in Shanghai, advising domestic and multinational clients on a broad range of corporate matters, including regulatory compliance, labor and employment, intellectual property and related disputes. The firm is noted for its integrated team approach and active partner involvement.
Chambers client feedback highlights the firm’s execution quality and communication efficiency, noting that
“HHP delivers efficient services with seamless communication, requiring minimal revisions during service provision.”
Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A remains one of HHP’s core practice areas. The firm provides end-to-end legal support on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and joint ventures, covering transaction structuring, due diligence, negotiations, documentation and regulatory approvals.
Over the past two years, HHP has advised on cross-border M&A, joint venture and greenfield investment projects across multiple jurisdictions, including Australia, Brazil, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Chambers research emphasizes the team’s overall strength and consistency, with clients commenting that
“HHP’s professionalism is very strong and the quality is consistently steady. Every lawyer on the team performs well, and there are no weak links.”
TMT: Data Protection & Privacy
HHP is also recognized for its work in data protection and privacy, advising clients on cybersecurity compliance, personal information protection and cross-border data transfer issues. The firm’s approach combines regulatory analysis with a strong understanding of clients’ commercial operations.
According to Chambers client feedback,
“HHP Attorneys-at-Law has a strong grasp of our company and industry’s commercial logic. It can anticipate issues in advance and delivers highly efficient follow-up services.”
Ranked Lawyer: Yao Rao
Partner Yao Rao has over two decades of legal experience and is recognized for his work in cross-border investment, M&A, compliance, labor and construction-related matters. Clients value his cross-disciplinary perspective and practical approach, noting that
“He is a cross-disciplined expert who not only provides legal support but also pays close attention to our commercial practice.”
Yao Rao has been consistently recognized by Chambers, The Legal 500, IFLR1000, asialaw Profiles and Benchmark Litigation, and has been named a National Foreign-Related Lawyer Talent by China’s Ministry of Justice.
About Chambers
Headquartered in London, Chambers and Partners has been ranking the world’s leading lawyers and law firms since 1990. The Chambers Greater China Region Guide is based on independent research and client interviews and is widely regarded as a key reference for clients seeking legal services in the region.
HHP expresses its sincere appreciation to its clients, colleagues and international partners for their continued trust and support. The firm remains committed to its core values of teamwork and quality first, and will continue to deliver reliable, high-quality legal services in an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment.
