Llinks is pleased to announce that, with outstanding professional capabilities and high market recognition, Llinks partner Mr. Nicholas Lou, Mr. Yi Wang, and Mr. Vincent Mu are recommended on China Business Law Journal's 'The A-List 2023-24: Growth Drivers'.

Nicholas Lou, Partner

Mr. Nicholas Lou graduated from Fudan University School of Law with a Bachelor's degree in Law and joined Llinks Law Offices in 2006. He is currently a member of the State-owned Assets and Enterprise Research Committee of the Shanghai Bar Association.

Mr. Lou has extensive practical experience in the TMT industry. He has represented a variety of clients in corporate M&A, investment and financing covering many emerging industries, viz. smart technology, smart automobiles, cloud computing, industrial Internet, software as well as IT services, and so on.

Mr. Lou was recommended in Corporate and M&A, PE/VC, Real Estate and Construction, and TMT areas by The Legal 500 for six consecutive years (2019-2024); ranked among Chambers Global and Greater China Guide in Corporate M&A and PE/VC in 2023; recommended in Corporate and M&A by Asialaw Leading Lawyers in 2015. He was also selected as China Top 15 TMT Lawyer by ALB in 2022, ranked among China's Top Ranked Lawyers in 2022 and acknowledged as 'China Top 10 Lawyers – New Economy' in 2018 and recommended as a leading lawyer in TMT (2017-2021) by LEGALBAND. In addition, he was awarded the titles of 'Pudong New Area Top 10 Young Lawyers' in 2013 and 'Shanghai Top Ten Young Lawyers Specializing in Real Estate' in 2011.

Yi Wang, Partner

Mr. Yi Wang's practice involves insurance, asset management, private equity, infrastructure, real estate, etc. He is not only equipped with solid theoretical legal knowledge but also boasts rich practice experience, enabling him to interpret clients' business demands from multi-perspectives and assist clients in risk control and achieving business goals. Mr. Wang serves as a member of the Legal Compliance Committee of the Insurance Asset Management Association of China, an expert recognized by Shanghai Insurance Exchange, and is highly recommended by legal media from home and abroad such as Chambers and LEGALBAND.

Vincent Mu, Partner

Mr. Mu specializes in settlement of foreign-related commercial disputes and has extensive experience in representing clients in handling with domestic and overseas judicial proceedings.

Mr. Mu has been appointed as an arbitrator by Shanghai International Arbitration Center, Hong Kong International Arbitration Center, China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, and China Maritime Arbitration Commission. He is also a director of the Arbitration Law Research Association of Shanghai Law Society, a founding member of the Shanghai Arbitration Association, and a member of the Arbitration Business Research Committee of Shanghai Bar Association. Additionally, Mr. Mu is recognized as an expert in the Shanghai International Arbitration Expert Database.

To identify the most highly recommended lawyers in the market, China Business Law Journal invited Chinese and global in-house counsel, executives, partners from Chinese and international law firms, and legal experts from various industries to nominate the most distinguished lawyers from their perspective.

Growth Drivers represent the key players in law firms ? the stalwarts with rich practice experience and profound legal acumen. These seasoned lawyers are active at the forefront of the market, boasting outstanding reputations and robust revenue-generating capabilities. With impressive track records, they excel in business development and drive intense market competition. Battle-tested and armed with acute insights, they can swiftly comprehend and master the dynamic changes in the legal landscape. Renowned for their exceptional professional capabilities, they not only create tangible value for clients but also contribute significantly to the sustained growth of their respective law firms.