Fang Xue advises corporations, private equity investors and special committees on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, investments and strategic transactions. She is Partner in Charge of Gibson Dunn's Singapore office and previously led the firm's Beijing office for more than a decade.
Fang's practice combines international transactional experience with a deep understanding of China-related business and investment. Her work spans public and private M&A, take-private transactions, divestitures, joint ventures and venture capital investments, including transactions involving Asia, the United States and Europe. She also advises on corporate and commercial matters, regulatory compliance, export controls and international trade. She leads multidisciplinary teams on complex investments involving shareholder disputes, regulatory scrutiny and related litigation.
Fang is regularly recognized as a leading lawyer and notable practitioner by publications, such as Chambers Asia Pacific, Chambers Greater China Region, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, IFLR1000, Best Lawyers, Asian Legal Business, and China Business Law Journal. Most recently, she was honored as one of “the best among the best” at the 2026 Asia Pacific Business Awards. The awards celebrate “the pinnacle of business excellence across the region.” She is a winner of the Advisor Award, which recognizes extraordinary innovation, visionary leadership, and unmatched success in navigating diverse markets across the Asia Pacific region.
Clients say, “she makes difficult transactions seemingly easy and makes the impossible possible!” and describe her as “very experienced in cross-border deals and a very good communicator who is very concise and therefore very good at working with in-house counsel.” The Legal 500 ranks her as a “Leading Partner” for corporate and M&A in China. Clients note that “Xue Fang is a highly commercial and technically strong senior partner who brings a hands-on approach to every matter. She combines firm judgment with practical insight, offering clear, strategic advice that aligns with clients' business goals. Her responsiveness and deep engagement throughout the process reflect her commitment to delivering exceptional client service.” Another client commented that “[her] leadership and expertise make her a standout advisor in complex and high-stakes transactions.”
Fang’s representative experience includes advising:
- Shanghai Pudong Science and Technology Investment (PDSTI) on its investment in ICON Aircraft, leading the transaction, founder negotiations, litigation defense and media response, and securing unconditional CFIUS clearance.
- AGIC Capital on the sale of Fotona, a European medical laser company, to Vitruvian Partners.
- Citadel Securities in connection with its US$400 million investment in Crypto.com.
- CPE on the US$4.8 billion take-private transaction of China Biologic Products Holdings.
- CITIC Capital, Hua Capital and Goldstone Investment on the US$1.9 billion acquisition of OmniVision Technologies.
- The special committee of Dada Nexus Limited on its approximately US$520 million take-private transaction by an affiliate of JD.com. The transaction was named among China Business Law Journal's 2025 Deals of the Year.
- Diginex Limited on its proposed US$1.05 billion all-share acquisition of Resulticks Global Companies Pte. Limited, a Singapore-based customer intelligence business.
- A major French agricultural company on establishing a joint venture in China.
- Hillhouse Investment on a range of transactions.
- Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp. on its US$920 million acquisition of Key Safety Systems.
- The special committee of Sina Corporation on the company's US$2.6 billion take-private transaction.
- Wise Road on cross-border transactions.
Fang has worked in New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Singapore, and was educated in China and the U.S.. Leveraging her worldly perspective and a deep understanding of commercial and cultural nuances, she is able to provide invaluable insights and recommendations to her clients.
Fang received her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Duke University School of Law, where she served as Research Editor of the Law and Contemporary Problems and was also a member of the Order of the Coif. She was also the recipient of 2003 Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Business Organization and Finance. She is admitted to practice in the State of New York and is qualified to practice in China. She is fluent in English and a native speaker of Mandarin.
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Education:
- Duke University - 2003 Juris Doctor
- University of International Business & Economics - 2000 Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Admissions:
- New York Bar