Cleary Recognized as a Leading Firm in Chambers Greater China 2025

Cleary Gottlieb has been recognized as a leading firm in the 2025 edition of Chambers Greater China, with two practices and four lawyers commended by the directory.

The firm was ranked in the Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) and Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) tables, while Freeman Chan, Shuang Zhao, Denise Shiu, and Chris Lee all received individual recognition.

Praise from clients and peers includes:

• “Some law firms on the street are way too commercial and act more like bankers than lawyers. Cleary Gottlieb strike a fine balance in this regard.”
• “The partners at Cleary Gottlieb are very hands-on. They are very responsive and are always available to discuss any issues in depth.”

Chambers Greater China brings together extensive, independent in-depth market analysis, and rankings of the leading law firms and professionals across all four jurisdictions of the Greater China Region.

Learn more about Cleary’s rankings here.