About Yiming

Yiming Liu is partner in charge of Cooley's Shanghai office. He advises life sciences, healthcare and technology companies throughout their lifecycles, and has substantial experience representing high-growth companies, institutional investors and investment banks in strategic transactions, including IPOs in Hong Kong and the US, cross-border M&A, venture capital financings, joint ventures, and licensing and collaboration agreements. Yiming has practiced corporate law in New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai, and he previously received academic training and advanced degrees in molecular, cellular and developmental biology and health services administration. Yiming leverages his broad experience and technical background to help clients achieve their desired results.

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Admissions and credentials

  • New York
  • Hong Kong (Registered Foreign Lawyer)

Rankings and accolades

Asian Legal Business (ALB): Thomson Reuters: Asia Dealmakers (2024)

China Business Law Journal (CBLJ) “The A-List” elite lawyers in China - Growth Driver (2023-2025)

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific - Leading Partner: Life Sciences and Healthcare in China (Foreign Firm) (2025)

Chambers and Partners Greater China - Up and Coming: Life Sciences in China (International Firm) (2025)

IFLR1000 Asia Pacific Rankings - Highly Regarded Lawyer: Capital Markets, M&A and Private Equity practices in China (Foreign Firm) (2024)

Asian Legal Business (ALB), Thomson Reuters: China Top 15 Capital Markets Lawyers (2022)

Asian Legal Business (ALB), Thomson Reuters: China Top 15 Rising Lawyers (2022)

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