B.A., B.Econ., M.A., M.F.C., J.D.

Mara Li is an accomplished lawyer with a deep understanding of corporate, commercial, real estate law, and civil litigation. She focuses on commercial real estate transactions, financing, business acquisitions and sales, and family law, providing clients with tailored legal solutions that balance practicality and commercial insight.

Before transitioning to law, Mara had an illustrious career in investment banking, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings (IPOs), and equity research. She was involved in several landmark transactions, including:

• Bosideng International Holdings Limited: US$800 million Hong Kong IPO
• China Unicom: Disposal of CDMA assets and business to China Telecom for US$16 billion
• Agricultural Bank of China: US$22 billion Hong Kong IPO, the largest IPO in history
• ICBC: US$1.68 billion H-share Rights Issue

Mara’s finance and legal expertise give her a unique advantage in handling complex transactions, allowing her to provide insightful and commercially sound legal advice. She holds multiple degrees from Peking University, the University of Toronto, and the University of Windsor, and was among the top two graduates from the University of Toronto.

• Peking University, B.A. (English Literature), 2006
• Peking University, B.A. (Economics), 2006
• Peking University, M.A., 2009
• University of Toronto, M.F.C., 2014 (Top 2 Graduate)
• University of Windsor, J.D., 2023

• When she’s not practicing law, Mara enjoys staying active through table tennis and weight training. She is also an avid reader of science fiction novels, drawn to their imaginative worlds and thought-provoking ideas about the future. Whether on the court, in the gym, or immersed in a great book, she approaches her interests with the same dedication and curiosity that define her legal career.