Weil, Gotshal & Manges appointed Shu Du as a partner in its Corporate practice in Hong Kong, where she will lead the firm’s newly launched Asia Capital Markets practice.
The move significantly expands Weil’s capital markets capabilities in Asia-Pacific and broadens the firm’s global Corporate platform.
Du joins from another global law firm, where she served as head of its Beijing office and developed a practice advising major companies, financial institutions, and private equity sponsors across the region.
She represents corporate clients, investment banks, and private equity funds on capital markets and corporate matters, including securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity transactions.
Weil said establishing an on-the-ground capital markets capability in Asia will more closely connect its global platform with clients and transaction opportunities across the region.
The firm also indicated that Du’s appointment is part of a broader investment in lateral talent across priority practices and markets, with additional partner arrivals expected.
Du has advised on major transactions throughout Greater China and has longstanding relationships with leading companies in the market.
Her arrival strengthens Weil’s ability to advise private equity sponsors, corporate issuers, and underwriters on debt and equity capital markets matters.
Weil’s broader Capital Markets practice handles transactions including high-yield and investment-grade debt, initial public offerings, secondary and follow-on offerings, private placements, convertible and exchangeable securities, acquisition financings, and tender and exchange offers.
The firm’s Hong Kong office advises corporate and private equity clients on transactions throughout Asia-Pacific, including China, India, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
It also handles cross-border matters connecting Asia-Pacific with North America and Europe.
Du has received recognition from Chambers Global and Chambers Greater China Region, including for equity capital markets work.
She was also named among Asian Legal Business’ Dealmakers of Asia in 2023 and 2025.
In 2025, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific recognized Du as a Next Generation Partner for Equity Capital Markets and Corporate/M&A, while IFLR1000 named her a Highly Regarded lawyer for Capital Markets: Equity and Corporate and M&A.
KEY QUOTES:
“Asia is an important part of Weil’s global strategy, and Shu’s arrival represents an important step in the continued growth of our platform in the region. Establishing an on-the-ground Capital Markets capability in Asia further connects our global platform with clients and opportunities across Asia-Pacific and enhances our ability to support clients on their most sophisticated cross-border matters. We see significant opportunities ahead and intend to continue investing in exceptional talent and strategically expanding our capabilities across the region.”
Gary Holtzer, Partner on Weil’s Management Committee Overseeing Asia Strategy
“Shu is one of the most highly regarded corporate attorneys in the Greater China market, with an outstanding reputation for advising leading companies, financial institutions and sponsors on their most important transactions. She brings exceptional experience across a wide range of capital markets and M&A matters, as well as deep and longstanding relationships with many of China’s leading companies. We are thrilled to welcome Shu to Weil and to have her lead our new Asia Capital Markets practice.”
Barry Wolf, Executive Partner of Weil
“Weil has an exceptional global Corporate platform and a longstanding reputation for handling sophisticated transactions in Greater China and around the world. The Firm’s cross-border capabilities, collaborative culture and deep knowledge of the region, together with its commitment to continued growth, provide an ideal platform for me to further grow my practice and serve our clients. I look forward to working alongside my new colleagues to deliver seamless, globally connected counsel.”
Shu Du, Partner at Weil and Head of the Asia Capital Markets Practice
