On December 29, 2025, the international professional media outlet GRCD China officially announced its 2025 "GRCD China Top 15 TMT Client Choice Lawyers" list. Mr. Lawrence An, a partner at Llinks Law Offices, has been recognized on this prestigious list for his profound expertise, outstanding track record, and excellent client reputation within the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector.
Lawrence An
Mr. Lawrence An graduated with an LL.B. from Fudan University and graduated with an LL.M. in International Law from Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences. He has also completed the SELP program at Harvard Business School and has been granted the qualification of a Harvard alumnus.Currently serving as a member of the Digital Technology and AI Committee of the Shanghai Bar Association.
Mr. An has long been committed to professional legal services in the fields of venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, domestic and foreign private equity funds, new energy vehicles and related value chain, TMT (technology, media and telecom), artificial intelligence, real estate, medical and healthcare, culture and media, high-end intelligent manufacturing etc. He has over 15 years of practice experience in these fields and is excellent in legal expertise and business awareness.
Mr. An regularly represents more than 40 domestic and foreign private equity funds, industrial funds, and unicorn companies, such as National Council for Social Security Fund, Shanghai Guotou Leading Private Equity Fund, Warburg Pincus Investment, CICC Capital, Hopu Capital, Sino-ocean Capital, Anatole Capital, Gohigh Capital, KailongREI, D&J Capital, Gaw Capital, Ping An Capital, Sailing Capital, Cedarlake Capital, Meridian Capital, TBP, CATL, SenseTime, NIO etc. in their various legal affairs, including providing them with various legal services such as fund formation and operation, legal due diligence, drafting, negotiation and closing of investment agreements, mergers and acquisitions, strategic cooperation and daily consultation.
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One of the 2024 China Top 15 Lawyers in the field of High- tech & AI, named by LEGALBAND 'Special Issue'.
One of the 2023 Top 20 New Economy Lawyers, named by LEGALBAND 'Under 40'.
One of the 2023 China Top 15 Lawyers in the field of automobile and manufacturing, named by LEGALBAND 'Special Issue'.
One of the 2022 Top 15 Innovative Lawyers, named by LEGALBAND 'Power List'.
One of the 2020 Top 15 TMT Lawyers, awarded by Asian Legal Business.
Recommended Lawyer in TMT Area, awarded by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2019 edition).
A number of projects have been listed as 'Deal of the Year' by various organizations in consecutive years.
GRCD is an international professional media outlet headquartered in Singapore, operating under the Asia Pacific Media Foundation (APMF). It specializes in corporate governance, risk control, and compliance. Through extensive research and analysis, GRCD provides professional services such as ratings and consulting to clients across the Asia-Pacific region. Its industry news, rankings, and research reports are widely recognized and highly regarded within the professional community. The 2025 "GRCD China Top 15 TMT Client Choice Lawyers" List aims to honor elite professionals in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector over the past year. The selection process is based on nominations from organizations and clients, supplemented by long-term tracking and research conducted by the GRCD China team. Finalists are officially approved by the APMF, identifying 15 lawyers who have demonstrated outstanding performance in this field.
