In September 2025, Asian Legal Business, an affiliated publication under Thomson Reuters, revealed the '2025 China M&A Rankings'. Llinks has been selected for this ranking for twelve years in a row, demonstrating its exceptional performance and comprehensive capabilities in the M&A arena.

M&A is one of the core practice areas of Llinks, with expertise that spans restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border investment and financing across various transaction types. The firm's clientele includes major central government enterprises and state-owned enterprises, Fortune 500 corporations, prominent listed companies both domestic and international, competitive Chinese private businesses, and dynamic technology and cultural firms.

Llinks is deeply involved in all facets of transactions, from designing deal structures and conducting due diligence to drafting multilingual transaction documents, providing closing services, and managing transaction projects. Its grasp of the legal frameworks and practices surrounding cross-border deals, combined with an understanding of international standards, market trends, and strong professional communication skills, positions Llinks as a formidable partner in transactional work.

Asian Legal Business is a prestigious legal magazine with global reach, under the Thomson Reuters banner. The M&A rankings are determined by ALB's rigorous assessment of the significant M&A deals that candidate firms have been involved in over the past year, based on their submission forms and M&A data. The evaluation also considers client feedback and broader market responses, culminating in a comprehensive ranking of the top-tier law firms in China's M&A sector.