In August 2025, the International Financial Law Review 1000 (IFLR1000) unveiled its IFLR1000 China Ranking for the 2025 Edition. Llinks and its partners have been distinguished for their solid professional capabilities and outstanding performance, earning recommendations in the following categories:

SHANGHAI

Recommended Areas

Banking and Finance

Capital Markets

M&A

Private Equity

Investment Fund

Highly Regarded Partners

Christophe Han

Capital Markets, M&A, Private Equity, Restructuring and Insolvency

David Yu

Capital Markets, M&A, Private Equity, Restructuring and Insolvency

Zhen Chen

Capital Markets, M&A, Private Equity

Selena She

Private Equity, M&A

Rising Star Partner

Cathy Huang

Private Equity, M&A

IFLR1000 is an internationally-acclaimed legal publication in the financial sector, initially launched in 1990. IFLR1000 China zeroes in on the legal markets of ten provinces and municipalities within China. It annually assesses and ranks law firms and practitioners specializing in finance and corporate law in the Chinese regional market, utilizing a rigorous set of criteria that includes case submissions, client testimonials, and evaluations from industry peers. The publication extends its reach globally, investigating and ranking legal professionals across more than 120 jurisdictions, and releases authoritative rankings in financial and corporate legal services. Renowned for its authority and extensive influence, 'IFLR1000 China' is dedicated to offering prospective insights and analytical perspectives on the dynamics of the legal services market and the broader business landscape.