Practice areas
Cross-border investment; M&A; Private equity, venture capital & funds
Introduction
Yao Ping is a partner at Global Law Office and a graduate of Tsinghua University. Prior to joining the firm, she practised in the M&A teams of Zhong Lun Law Firm and King & Wood Mallesons for more than 11 years. In recognition of her professional excellence and strong performance, she has received awards from The Legal 500, China Business Law Journal, Legalband and CLECSS.
Yao has substantial experience in M&A, cross-border equity transactions, private equity and venture capital, foreign direct investment and corporate governance. She has advised numerous Fortune Global 500 enterprises and multinational companies in their investments and business operations in China, and represented many large Chinese enterprises in outbound investment projects.
Yao has also advised PE funds and industrial investors on equity investment deals and provided legal services to unicorns and startups in the AI, pharmaceutical and life sciences, new energy, semiconductor, and technology, media and telecommunications sectors. Her work covers financing, M&A, intra-group restructurings, employee stock ownership plans, and day-to-day operational matters.
Her clients particularly value her strong legal expertise, ability to resolve complex issues, outstanding negotiation skills, and sharp business acumen.





