Candice Du is the lead Partner of the transaction team at Llinks Law Office (Shenzhen Office). Meanwhile, she is also an arbitrator at the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitrati on (SCIA).

In the field of private equity / venture capital, Candice’s clients include renowned domestic and international investment funds, multinational corporations, startups and rapidly growing enterprises – spanning such industries as AI, industrial and advanced manufacturing, new energy, pharma and life sciences.

Candice has been recognised in numerous rankings by prestigious legal rating institutions, including:
• “2025 China Legal Elite Top 40” by GC Profiles
• “The A-list 2024–2025 Rising Stars” by China Business Law Journal (CBLJ)
• “Highly Recommended Lawyer for Investment Funds & Private Equity (2025)”, “Recommended Lawyer for Investment Funds (2024)”, “Recommended Lawyer for Investment Funds (2023)”, as well as “Recommended Lawyer for Private Equity (2021)” by The Legal 500 Greater China Region Edition
• “Top 15 Female Lawyers in China (2024)”, “Top 30 Rising Legal Talents in China (2016)”, as well as “Client First Choice: Top 15 Regional Rising Stars (2020)” by LEGALBAND
• “South China Top 15 Rising Lawyers (2023)” by Asian Legal Business (ALB)
• “Top 10 Outstanding Young Lawyers (2020)” by CLECSS
Candice has consistently received acclaim from clients over the years.

Client Testimonial
“Faced with highly challenging transactional issues and complex disputes, Ms Candice Du can swiftly clarify the key points and get straight to the heart of the matter. While comprehensively managing the pace and risks of transactions for clients, she efficiently advances deals with her professional legal expertise. Her solution design and collaborative communication skills have earned widespread praise from clients.”