John Xu
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020 About John Xu
John Xu is a lawyer based in Shanghai, CN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in China: Global Firms™ since 2020. John Xu is recognized in the following practice area:
- Shanghai, China: Global Firms
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Linklaters
Location: Shanghai, CN
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