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R&P China Lawyers is proud to announce that Partner Qiao Peng has been featured in Women Leaders from China 2025 by Global Woman Leader. The feature highlights her pioneering work in compliance, risk management, and legal strategy, and her contribution to shaping the business landscape in China and beyond.

With nearly two decades of legal and compliance experience, Qiao has built a career at the intersection of law, business, and global regulation. Beginning as a public prosecutor in Guangdong and with a stint at UK magic circle law firm Simmons & Simmons, she went on to serve as Senior Director of Global Compliance Investigations at AstraZeneca before joining R&P as a Partner. Today, she leads the firm's compliance practice, advising multinational corporations and Chinese enterprises on internal investigations, risk management, and regulatory engagement.

Qiao embodies the values that drive R&P: forward-thinking, integrity, and practical problem-solving. Her recognition is not only a personal milestone but also reflects the firm's growing role as a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex regulatory challenges.

At R&P, Qiao's leadership has expanded the firm's compliance capabilities, bridging the needs of global companies operating in China with those of Chinese companies going abroad. She is known for her ability to integrate legal expertise with business insight, helping clients manage risk while achieving sustainable growth.

"Every experience is a piece of life's puzzle," Qiao said in her interview. "Actively seek out missing pieces, embrace challenges, and these transitions will lead you to greater heights."

The recognition of Qiao Peng underscores R&P China Lawyers' commitment to excellence and innovation across all practice areas, including corporate & commercial, compliance, employment, and dispute resolution.