Singapore law firm Allen & Gledhill has appointed Wang Xin, formerly at Jingtian & Gongcheng, as a partner and head of its China practice, based in Shanghai.
Christina Ong, chairperson and senior partner at Allen & Gledhill based in Singapore, said: “[Wang’s] cross-jurisdictional experience will strengthen our regional capabilities, and we are confident that his addition will bring greater value to our offerings across A&G Asia.”
Wang had served as a partner in Jingtian & Gongcheng’s Shanghai office since 2021. Prior to joining Jingtian, he was a senior associate at the Shanghai office of US firm Weil. Earlier in his career, he practised at King & Wood and Gide, both in Shanghai.
With more than 15 years of experience, Wang focuses on cross?border M&A, foreign direct investment, outbound investment, private equity, venture capital, startup financing, and general corporate and commercial matters.
In cross?border and domestic M&A transactions, his clients span sectors including retail, energy, technology, healthcare and biotechnology. On the general corporate side, Wang has advised multinational companies on market entry into China, and the development and expansion of their China operations.
Allen & Gledhill opened its Shanghai office in 2024, with Yong Kai Chang serving as managing partner. The firm also has offices in Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia and Vietnam.
