Haynes Boone’s Shanghai office serves as a strategic gateway between Asia and the Americas, helping clients navigate the opportunities and complexities of an increasingly interconnected global economy. Since establishing its presence in Shanghai in 2013, the firm has expanded its ability to advise companies and investors across Greater China and throughout Asia, while leveraging the strength of its offices across North America, Europe and Asia. The office works with clients throughout China, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan, as well as multinational businesses pursuing cross-border investments, transactions and expansion opportunities worldwide.
With extensive experience counseling both Asia-based businesses investing abroad and international companies operating in Asia, the Shanghai office combines deep regional knowledge with sophisticated cross-border legal capabilities. The office advises clients on private equity investments, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and securities matters, corporate governance, financing transactions, international trade and strategic business expansion. Haynes Boone’s lawyers are well-versed in the legal, business and cultural considerations that drive successful transactions across jurisdictions, helping clients bridge differences in regulatory frameworks, business practices and commercial expectations.
“Shanghai remains one of the world's most important centers for international commerce and investment. Our lawyers help clients bridge the legal, cultural and business differences that arise in cross-border transactions, combining deep knowledge of the Asian market with the global reach of Haynes Boone to help clients pursue opportunities and achieve their strategic objectives around the world.”
Chief Representative and Shanghai Office Managing Partner Liza Mark
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- Liza L.S. Mark
- Partner | Chief Representative and Shanghai Office Managing Partner
- T+86.21.5117.9538
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- Alayna Kang
- Administrative Office Contact
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Spotlight On Liza Mark
Liza Mark - Shanghai Chief Representative and Administrative Partner
Since opening our Shanghai office in 2013, Liza Mark has concentrated her practice in private equity investments, securities, and cross-border M&A. With more than 20 years of experience at law firms in the U.S., Hong Kong, and Shanghai, Liza is eminently qualified to help her clients fulcrum between the different legal and business environments of these three countries.
Private equity clients seek Liza’s advice in their cross-border investments and M&A activities in the U.S. and Europe. She is adept at structuring transactions that make both commercial and legal sense when working across multiple jurisdictions.
