The Legal 500

Within Beijing, Jun He Law Offices is a first tier firm,

Jun He Law Offices welcomed ‘impressive lawyer’ Gang Wang from Run Ming Law Office. Wang’s practice focuses on aircraft financing and leasing, and general banking and finance. The team acted as the PRC legal counsel to China Resources SZITIC Trust in the Guangsha Nanjing Trust Loan Project, involving an RMB1.2bn bridge loan. Jianeng Lu and Yingling Wei are widely respected practitioners; as is Zheng Shujun. Zhou Jun and Jian Wang are also key contacts.

Within Shanghai, Jun He Law Offices is a first tier firm,

Jun He Law Offices has acted for a number of high-profile commercial banks, including advising RBS on investing into China. The team’s expertise includes syndicated loans, financing for infrastructure projects, merger and acquisition finance and debt restructuring, bankruptcy reorganisation and disposal of non-performing assets. Specialist matters, such as ship and aircraft financing, are another string to its bow. David Liu, Natasha Xie, Fang Yi and Hui (Nelson) Zhou are the key partner contacts.

Within Beijing, Jun He Law Offices is a first tier firm,

Jun He Law Offices has advised issuers and underwriters on numerous IPOs and refinancing projects both inside and outside of China. Representative work has included assisting clients in the restructurings of state-owned enterprises and private companies, domestic and overseas private placements, sale of material assets of domestic and foreign-listed companies and other securities-related transactions. Recent experience includes acting in connection with Stanley Fertilizer’s IPO of A shares. Xiao Wei is recommended.

Within Shanghai, Jun He Law Offices is a second tier firm,

Jun He Law Offices regularly advises issuers and underwriters on IPOs and refinancing projects both inside and outside of China. With six offices in China including a strong team in Beijing, the firm has considerable strength and is regularly active in the offshore debt market, primarily Hong Kong and Singapore. Expertise includes restructuring, domestic and overseas private placements, the sale of assets for domestic and foreign-listed companies and other securities-related transactions. The firm recently acted as PRC counsel to the underwriters in the landmark IPO for Hutchinson Ports’ Singapore listing on SGX, which raised $5.5bn and is the biggest ranking IPO in Singapore to date. Adam Li and Xudong Tao led on the deal. Regular clients include Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and UBS.

Within Beijing, Jun He Law Offices is a first tier firm,

Jun He Law Offices is a preeminent firm for FDI work, and M&A is a key area for the practice. It has advised on transactions relating to both listed and privately-held companies, on domestic and cross-border transactions, and in a wide range of industrial sectors including finance, manufacturing, real estate, infrastructure, high technology, electronics, pharmaceuticals and service trades. The firm is also at the forefront of advising in private equity and venture capital investments. Highlights included acting as PRC legal counsel to COFCO and Hopu in their investments into Mengni, and advising Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Stock in association with the formation of the joint venture with Norway-based Axellia Pharmaceuticals. The practice also acted for CITIC Group’s wholly-owned subsidiary, CITIC International Cooperation, in its EPC contracts for three cement production lines in Belarus, the project being the largest industrial cooperation project between China and Belarus to date. Additionally, the firm advised on a project involving PRC sourced funds where a Japanese partnership fund was formed to invest in a biotechnology company. Linfei Liu and Hongli Ma are ‘deeply committed lawyers’.

Within Shanghai, Jun He Law Offices is a first tier firm,

Jun He Law Offices has a sizeable practice with around half of its partners fielding expertise in M&A transactions. The firm is particularly active in foreign direct investment, and despite the slowdown continues to be involved in complex matters. Typical transactions involve advising listed and privately-held companies on domestic and cross-border transactions, while sector expertise includes finance, manufacturing, real estate, infrastructure, technology and pharmaceuticals. Tommy Hilfiger and GE have recently instructed the practice. Areas of expertise include designing and optimising transaction structures, conducting due diligence investigations and assisting in information disclosure, governmental filings, approvals and registrations. Adam Li is recommended.

Within Beijing, Jun He Law Offices is a second tier firm,

Dispute resolution is a core practice area at Jun He Law Offices. The team, many of whom are qualified arbitrators or former judges, offers a wealth of experience to international and domestic clients in commercial litigation and arbitration. The vastly experienced Honghuan Liu provides comprehensive and in-depth advice to a broad range of clients on difficult technical issues, as well as assisting on public relations crisis management in high-profile cases. Her broad practice covers a range of subject matters including product liability, IP, competition and banking, and clients have included Nike, Sony and GE. Fei Ning is well-known for his work with foreign companies.

Within Shanghai, Jun He Law Offices is a first tier firm,

Widely considered to be at the top of its game, Jun He Law Offices is a trusted advisor to numerous multinational companies. Fielding ‘a large team of litigators that provides quick and good service in all areas’, it is particularly renowned for patent and product liability cases, and has extensive experience in finance-related litigation and arbitration. The firm served as counsel in litigation on a debt dispute involving the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and was involved in arbitration in an insurance dispute between the China Reinsurance Company and Allstate Insurance Company. The team’s capabilities also stretch to employment disputes, domestic and international arbitration, and IP litigation. Ning Fei and Lei Wu are recommended.

Within Beijing, Jun He Law Offices is a first tier firm,

The ‘preeminent’ Jun He Law Offices fields a top-tier team of employment lawyers who have extensive knowledge and experience in handling all types of employment issues, particularly in the context of foreign investment enterprises. Jianjun Ma is a well-known expert in the field and has advised many multinational corporations and large-scale SOEs on reduction in work force and employee transfer issues with respect to mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring. Dongpeng Wang covers day-to-day employment matter such as contracts, employee handbooks and compliance, but has a particular focus on litigation. Other expertise includes advising on work-related injuries and occupational disease issues. Clients include Electrolux and Honeywell.

Within Beijing, Jun He Law Offices is a second tier firm,

Jun He Law Offices’ IP practice covers patents, trade marks, copyrights, trade secrets and unfair competition in a wide range of industries such as telecommunications, electronics, software, semiconductors, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and media. Ruixie Ran advises on IP-related matters in corporate and commercial transactions in China, and Zhaohui (Zoe) Wang has extensive experience dealing with IP matters in China and the US.

Within Legal market overview,

Mainland China’s domestic firms lag behind their foreign counterparts for international practice standards, but local firms dominate the domestic market, and are increasingly seen in cross-border matters. Jun He Law Offices, King & Wood, Zhong Lun Law Firm and Haiwen & Partners are among China’s top domestic firms.

Within Beijing, Jun He Law Offices is a first tier firm,

Jun He Law Offices’ team, led by ‘the consummate practitioner’ Yuan Jianan and Wang Jiangang, acted in connection with the Beijing Nangong waste incineration plant, the advice involving the drafting and amendment of tendering documents and the evaluation of bids and the negotiation of contracts. George Zhu is a key contact.

Within Beijing, Jun He Law Offices is a second tier firm,

Dingfa (David) Liu at Jun He Law Offices has been busy advising clients on tax issues relating to the reorganisation and restructuring of their existing businesses and investments in China. Highlights included advising a client on Chinese tax issues relating to an offshore fund’s investment in China, and in particular assisting on the analysis of capital gains tax in relation to non-resident enterprises. The team also advises numerous clients on bilateral tax treaty issues.

Within Beijing, Jun He Law Offices is a second tier firm,

Yong Zhou at Jun He Law Offices has successfully defended numerous foreign and domestic businesses or governmental agencies in investigations by trade authorities around the globe.