What we say about the firm's legal practice in China
Banking and finance
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Capital markets
Within Beijing, Commerce & Finance Law Office is a first tier firm,
Commerce & Finance Law Office acts on listings in Hong Kong by PRC incorporated companies, Hong Kong GEM offerings, overseas companies listed in Hong Kong, and US listings. Additionally, the practice is regularly called upon to advise on A and B share offerings and listings for companies incorporated in the PRC, as well as bonds and securities investment funds. The practice represented Primavera Capital Management in its $280m bid for Shanghai chemicals company, Chemspec International. Branch offices are run from Shanghai and Shenzhen. The ‘formidable expert’ Liu Gang is recommended.
Within Shanghai Leading individuals: local firms
Corporate & M&A
Within Beijing, Commerce & Finance Law Office is a second tier firm,
Famed for its strength in capital markets, Commerce & Finance Law Office is also noted for its ‘first-rate advice’ to domestic listed companies. The team recently represented Wuxi PharmaTech on its $1.6bn proposed sale. Liu Gang, Di Xiaofeng and Han Xiaojing are key figures.
Within Shanghai Leading individuals: local firms
Dispute resolution
Within Beijing, Commerce & Finance Law Office is a third tier firm,
Commerce & Finance Law Office has a team of internationally trained lawyers making it well-placed to act before both Chinese and foreign arbitration tribunals. Song Dihuang specialises in maritime litigation and arbitration; Jin Saibo regularly handles disputes relating to letters of credit; and Ma Jie focuses on cross-border disputes relating to private equity, M&A, foreign direct investment and international trade. Highlights included successfully representing Dongfang Weiyi Technologies in CIETAC arbitration regarding breach of a sales agency agreement, where the client was awarded $13.4m for loss of profit; a rare event in Chinese arbitration cases due to the complex nature of the calculations. Seasoned litigator Li Hongji heads the team.
Projects and energy
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WTO/international trade
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