After achieving her LL.M. degree at Columbia Law School, Rachel Xu joined the antitrust law practice in Hogan Lovells Washington D.C. Office. Through on-the-ground training in Washington D.C., one of the world's most competitive and high-profile antitrust law markets, she gained wide-range U.S. antitrust law experience including handling merger filing, conducting cartel investigation, providing antitrust counselling and representing clients in antitrust litigation.

Rachel is also active in U.S. and China legal/business community. She has assisted the Hogan Lovells D.C. Office hosting high-profile seminars and events facilitating and bridging communication between U.S. and China authorities, business and lawyers.

Prior to joining Hogan Lovells, Rachel worked at another leading international law firm for several years. Through her multi-area practice, she achieved comprehensive understanding of client's various needs in complex merger deals, internal investigations (antitrust/FCPA) and litigation/arbitration.

After relocation to Beijing, Rachel uses her skills assisting clients with Chinese and U.S. antitrust matters.