On November 6, 2025, LexisNexis announced its "40 Under 40" Asia List 2025. Llinks Partner Ms. Candice Du was included in this prestigious ranking, recognized for her exceptional professionalism and outstanding business capabilities.
Ms. Du is a Partner at the Llinks Shenzhen Office and also serves as an Arbitrator for the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA).
Ms. Du specializes in Private Equity (PE) / Venture Capital (VC) and related dispute resolution. Her clientele includes prominent domestic and international investment institutions, as well as startups, fast-growing enterprises, and multinational corporations across various sectors, including AI hardware, robotics, industrial and high-end manufacturing, new energy, and pharmaceuticals/healthcare. Ms. Du is particularly adept at providing constructive advice and solutions for clients' complex transactions or disputes. She is praised for her ability to comprehensively manage client risks while efficiently driving project timelines with professional legal expertise. Her team communication and collaboration skills are also highly commended by clients.
Practicing in the Greater Bay Area for nearly 20 years, Ms. Du has been repeatedly recognized by numerous awarding bodies such as The Legal 500, China Business Law Journal, CLECSS, LEGALBAND, and ALB. Her accolades include being named a Recommended Private Equity Lawyer, Next Generation Partner in Fund Business, China 30 under 30, China Legal Elite, and Rising Star Lawyer in South China.
LexisNexis is a content and technology solutions provider that helps professionals in legal, corporate, tax, academic, and non-profit organizations make informed decisions and achieve better business outcomes. The "40 Under 40" list aims to recognize young talents aged 40 and under who possess exceptional potential and are poised to assume leadership roles in the Asian legal industry.
