A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman’s team handles a broad array of issues for clients across a variety of sectors, including TMT, energy and resources, and manufacturing. Co-head Li Chen works from both Beijing and Hong Kong, and primarily focuses on transactional matters within the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors; while co-head Lorna Chen leads on the asset management and investment funds side, regularly advising on co-investment projects and joint ventures. Dividing his time between Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai, Sean Wang assists financial institutions and SOEs, with energy and project financing being his areas of expertise. Wanda Woo is noted for her vast regulatory expertise, with her clientele including investment banks and Hong Kong-listed companies. As a result of a merger between A&O and Shearman & Sterling in May 2024, the team now added Victor Ho who handles both inbound and outbound transactions for PRC and international clients within the TMT sector; David Norman who primarily handles transactions with cross-border elements, and strategic corporate projects; Iris Yeung, who often acts for listed companies and Chinese state-owned enterprises; and Gilbert Li, who works from both Sydney and Hong Kong and is known for her focus on the energy, fintech, and financial services sectors.