K&L Gates Adds Corporate M&A Partner in Hong Kong

Hong Kong – Global law firm K&L Gates welcomes Yang Wang as a partner in its Corporate/M&A practice group. He joins the firm’s Hong Kong office from Dechert, where he spearheaded the China practice from Singapore and previously served as the managing partner of the Beijing office.

Wang focuses his practice on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital investments, with a specific focus on matters across the Greater China region. He also has substantial experience with capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and de-SPAC transactions on NASDAQ, as well as other corporate, regulatory, and dispute resolution matters.

His clients include private equity funds, multinational companies, family offices, investment banks, Chinese private companies, Hong Kong and US public companies, as well as state-owned enterprises that operate across the manufacturing, life sciences, TMT, and food and beverage industries.

Vincent Tso, Hong Kong office managing partner, stated: “We are delighted to welcome Yang to the firm. His extensive experience advising on cross-border M&A transactions across Greater China scales up our cross-border capabilities and comes at a time of renewed deal momentum in the Greater Bay Area. The region’s synergistic ecosystem – linking Hong Kong’s capital markets and international connectivity with Shenzhen’s technology innovation and Guangdong’s advanced manufacturing and life sciences capabilities – is increasingly driving GBA deal activity. Yang’s multi-sector corporate experience positions us well to support clients navigating this evolving landscape and capture opportunities emerging from this next phase of growth.” 

Ryan Dwyer, regional managing partner, Asia, said: “Yang’s addition strengthens our ability to support clients on complex, cross-border transactions across Asia, particularly in high-growth sectors such as manufacturing, life sciences, and technology. These industries are driving significant deal activity across the region, and Yang’s experience neatly fits with our strong regional service capabilities and footprint. His practice enhances our ability to deliver integrated, regional and global solutions to clients pursuing strategic opportunities across Asia and beyond.” 

Adam Tejeda, Corporate practice area leader, added: “Yang’s arrival strengthens our Corporate practice in Asia and reinforces our commitment to the Hong Kong market. We continue to see meaningful cross-border activity involving China and the broader region, including investors accessing opportunities through Hong Kong and companies pursuing international expansion. Yang’s experience, particularly in dynamic sectors across Asia, enhances our ability to support clients on both inbound and outbound transactions. He will be a valuable addition to our team as we help clients navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional matters through our integrated platform.”

Wang is the fourth partner to join the firm’s Hong Kong office since 2025, following the arrival of Corporate partner Guiping Lu and Asset Management and Investment Funds partner Huberta Chow earlier this year, and Capital Markets partner Janney Chong’s arrival in April 2025. Recent regional additions also include Corporate counsel Crystal Kwok and April Liu in Hong Kong and Intellectual Property counsel Yuxuan Royce Wang in Shanghai.

K&L Gates’ Corporate practice is one of the most substantial in the legal industry, with hundreds of lawyers assisting clients in the structuring, financing, and completion of domestic, international, and cross-border transactions. The group serves as counsel to a broad array of Global 500, Fortune 100, FTSE 100 corporations, privately held and venture-backed companies, partnerships, private equity firms, other investment funds, management groups, and entrepreneurs, helping to earn K&L Gates the distinction of Corporate “Law Firm of the Year” in the 2024 and 2022 editions of Best Law Firms®.