In August 2021, IFRL1000 has released the latest rankings and awards through the online China Awards Ceremony 2021. With a solid professional proficiency and outstanding performance, Llinks partner Cathy Huang has been ranked as a 'Rising Star of the Year (Shanghai)' in the Mergers & Acquisitions category.

Cathy Huang, Partner

Ms. Cathy Huang obtained her LL.B degree from Shanghai University of International Business and Economics and LL.M degree from Columbia Law School in the United States. She has more than ten years of practice experience in representing domestic and foreign clients in a wide array of business transactions. In particular, she has strong expertise in the areas of cross-border M&A and restructuring, PE/VC investment, inbound and outbound investment, joint venture, and strategic alliance.

Ms. Huang has advised a variety of clients including prestigious multinationals, investment funds, start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, growing and well-established businesses. Her practice areas cover a broad range of industrial sectors including TMT, retail and consumer, medical and healthcare, food, education, high-tech, industrials and high-end manufacturing, Fintech, energy, etc.

With in-depth understanding of clients' commercial needs and positions in various complex transactions, Ms' Huang can always provide constructive advices and applicable solutions, which is widely praised by the clients and recognized by ranking institutions in the legal industry. Ms. Huang was named as the 'Rising Star' in the field of mergers & acquisitions and private equity investment by IFLR1000 in 2020. She was also recognized as 'Next Generation Lawyers (China)'by 'The Legal 500' in 2017. In 2015, Ms. Huang was selected as one of the Top 30 Chinese Lawyers by LEGALBAND.