Firms To Watch: Data protection: PRC firms

AllBright Law Offices assists commercial banks, insurance companies, and technology enterprises with a range of data compliance issues. Personal information processing is also a key area of the practice.
Tian Yuan Law Firm bases its data practice around network security and data protection matters, it is well versed in handling network security data compliance and IPOs.
Topcom China Law Offices is a newly established firm by James Jiang who left Yuanda China Law Offices in February 2023. The firm is rapidly growing and carries out compliance and investigation cases, corporate internal investigations, and data security exit assessments.

Firms in the Spotlight Data protection: PRC firms

Kangxin Partners, p.c.

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Since its establishment in 1994, Kangxin has grown into a leader amongst IP law firms in China, with offices in Beijing, Tianjin, Qingdao, Xi’an, Wuhan, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Dongguan. Our client base includes domestic Chinese enterprises and international companies from around the world. We represent many different businesses, including start-ups, well-known domestic entities, and Fortune …

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Chang Tsi & Partners

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Since its establishment in 2002, Chang Tsi & Partners has become one of the leading law firms in China. The firm has constantly been referred to as a “National Outstanding Law Firm”, “The Best IP Law Firm in China”, “China IP Law Firm” and “Tier 1 IP Law Firm of the Year” by the Ministry …

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Data protection: PRC firms in China

Fangda Partners

Fangda Partners excels in advising major MNCs, SOEs and private companies on a range of data protection and cybersecurity related issues. The firm is well versed in handling complex and high-profile data protection matters including advisory work, criminal defence to administrative enforcement, and data breach responses. The team also regularly assists clients with setting up data compliance programs and helping them overcome regulatory setbacks in complex transactions, financing, and IPOs. Practice head Kate Yin heads the team from Beijing, excelling at cross border issues and internal investigations. She is joined by Gil Zhang who utilises his corporate background to advise clients on global GDPR compliance projects and local data compliance programs. Other key members are Shanghai-based Sherman Deng who specialises in data governance, and associates Huihui Li, Patrick Guo, and Katharina Zhang who assist on all matters.

 

Practice head(s):

Kate Yin


Other key lawyers:

Gil Zhang; Sherman Deng; Huihui Li; Patrick Guo; Katharina Zhang


Testimonials

‘The Fangda team has in-depth insight into the core risk points in the whole process of data compliance in the pharmaceutical industry. It has rich practical experience in the collection of personal information in key processes, especially in cross-border data, and the legal opinions issued are very practical and timely.’

‘Gil Zhang’s project management ability, professionalism and communication skills are excellent. With his rich experience in the pharmaceutical industry he can quickly communicate with the client about the processes and the types of data involved, which greatly increases the efficiency of the project and risk assessment.’

‘Fangda has a definitive leading position in data security and personal information protection. It can provide forward-looking compliance opinions from all angles from legislative intent to judicial enforcement implementation, which is of great help to the company’s compliance work. ’

‘Gil Zhang and Huihui Li are both notable, they have studied in the field of data protection for many years, can keep up with policy trends, and have accumulated a wealth of practical experience. They have good communication skills, are professional, and cooperating with them is harmonious and pleasant. ’

Work highlights


Han Kun Law Offices

The data and cybersecurity protection practice at Han Kun Law Offices is known for its cross border expertise and deep knowledge of the TMT sector. The team is sought out by international tech companies and other multinationals to advise on a range of issues from data compliance to IPO-related cybersecurity reviews, and cross-border data transfer. The practice has  expanded into data algorithm compliance for new areas such as AIGC, data ownership disputes and assists on other AI related issues. Yan Wang heads up the IP and litigation department, Kevin Duan  is an expert in tech-related data protection issues and cross-border data compliance, and David Tang assists both domestic and international clients on corporate compliance and data protection. Min Zhu handles data compliance analysis and data incident crisis, while Michelle Gon represents clients in compliance and regulatory matters including data security. The five aforementioned lawyers all co-lead the practice from Beijing and Shanghai. Kemeng Cai is also noted.

Practice head(s):

Yan Wang; Kevin Duan; David Tang; Min Zhu; Michelle Gon


Other key lawyers:

Kemeng Cai


Testimonials

‘The data business covers a wide range from daily consultation to special projects. Han Kun has the corresponding experience and case support for the data business scenarios required by our company.’

‘The team is highly professional in the field of data protection, they can respond professionally and quickly to customer needs.

‘They are knowledgeable about the data protection legal framework in China. They delved deep into my company’s business operations to better understand how they could help us.’

‘In my research for a lawyer to support us in navigating the Chinese legal frameworks surrounding our operational activities, Min Zhu and his team were the most knowledgeable about the topics we discussed, readily available to support us and provided the needed guidance and materials. They stood out because they were very approachable and I had the impression they knew what they were talking about.’

Key clients

Tencent


Marriott


Baidu


Boston Consulting Group


Coupang


Huazhu


State Grid Yingda International Holdings Co.


Tencent Music


Tims Horton China


Travis Perkings


Mercedes Benz


Volvo Cars


Geely Holdings/Geely Cars


Nio


Miniso


Bicester Village Shanghai


Work highlights


  • Represented Tencent in its various investment deals in relation to data compliance matters.
  • Assisting Marriott with its China data compliance matters.
  • Advised Baidu on its data issues arising from compliance with China’s new Personal Information Protection Law, children privacy protection, blockchain compliance, and regulation on AI generated content.

King & Wood Mallesons

The data protection team sits within the larger regulatory compliance practice at King & Wood Mallesons where the team assists on cybersecurity, data compliance and governance issues. Clientele include both domestic and foreign multinationals, industrial and internet companies. The practice has deep knowledge of both global and local laws enabling it to fully advise clients on regulatory updates and country-specific requirements. Susan Ning who is at the helm, works with Chinese regulatory authorities and helps clients build data compliance systems that take into account multiple jurisdictional requirements. Han Wu advises on a wide range of cybersecurity and data compliance matters such as due diligence of data transactions and establishing internal cybersecurity systems.

 

Practice head(s):

Susan Ning


Other key lawyers:

Han Wu; Yifan Pan


Testimonials

‘The team provides very good insights and practical advice in helping us to navigate the new laws and regulations in the cyber security and personal information protection space.’

‘The firms’ advice is practical and it has good experience  advising MNCs in dealing with regulations which were drafted in a way that is catered more to domestic corporations.

‘Han Wu is very knowledgeable in data protection and provides very clear and actionable legal advice. ’

Key clients

China Everbright Bank Co.


National Internet Finance Association of China


China Everbright Technology


Volvo Car Asia Pacific Investment Holding Co.


AstraZeneca Investment (China) Co.


Becton Dickinson Medical Devices (Shanghai) Co.


PayPal Payments (Beijing) Co.


TravelSky Technology


Amazon (China) Holding Company Limited


Johnson & Johnson (China) Investment Co.


NetsUnion Clearing Corporation


Citibank (China) Co.


Work highlights


  • Assisted Volvo Car Asia Pacific Investment Holding Co. with preparing and filing a cross-border data transfer self-assessment report and other required materials.
  • Advised PayPal Payments (Beijing) Co. on various data protection compliance issues, with a focus on cross-border data transfers.
  • Assisted Amazon (China) Holding Company with tailored data compliance solutions from a full range of perspective.

Zhong Lun Law Firm

Cybersecurity and data protection at Zhong Lun Law Firm sits within the wider scope of the firm’s IP practice, giving clients a unique breadth of knowledge spanning the internet, big data and cloud, autonomous driving, AI and IoT industries. Data security and privacy protection, data compliance due diligence and cybersecurity compliance systems are all handled regularly by the firm. Other matters the team handles include GDPR compliance and the protection of critical information infrastructure. IP specialists Jihong Chen and Yongjun Ni co-chair the practice assisting with data-related issues. Peng Cai specialises in data protection and privacy matters such as privacy and data security risk control, cross-border data compliance, and data compliance planning. Jeffrey Liu focuses on data privacy-related issues within the finance industry, while Yang Zhou works on TMT-related data protection issues.

Practice head(s):

Jihong Chen; Yongjun Ni


Other key lawyers:

Peng Cai; Jeffrey Liu; Yang Zhou


Testimonials

‘The team is highly professional and has been deeply involved in the field of data security for a long time. They have abundant resources and are good at handling large-scale projects such as data export declaration and standard contract filing within the group company.’

‘Jihong Chen has a background in science and engineering, so has long-term and in-depth research on personal information protection and data security issues, as well as rich practical experience.’

Key clients

Sinoiov


Yuexiu Group


Merchants Union Consumer Finance Company


Perfect Diary


VIDAA


Bosch


Baihang Credit Services Corporation


The Credit Card Centre of China (CITIC) Bank


Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co.


Lenovo


Victoria’s Secret


Vaillant


Farfetch


BSH


Cognex


PURE Juicer Company LLC


A. Menarini (China) Holding Co.


Yusen Logistics Co.


Project Management Institute


Moose Trading Shanghai Co.


Blue Bottle Coffee (China) Company


Work highlights


  • Advised Sinoiov on its data regulatory issues.
  • Advised Yuexiu Group on its digital transformation.
  • Advised Merchants Union Consumer Finance Company on IPO data compliance.

AnJie Broad Law Firm

The technology, data protection, and cybersecurity practice at AnJie Broad Law Firm is led by Samuel Yang, a former general counsel at a global telecoms company, and who has specialised in data protection law for over 15 years. The team handles all matters involving data and cybersecurity compliance programs, privacy policies, and impact assessments and attracts clients from diverse industries - from telecoms and e-commerce to energy and banking. A key focus of the team is aiding domestic and international companies with Chinese government security assessments for cross-border data transfers. The merger with Broad & Bright in late 2022 has strengthened the team through the addition of Sunny Shen in Shanghai who covers TMT related data protection issues.

Practice head(s):

Samuel Yang


Other key lawyers:

Sunny Shen; Albert Tsui


Testimonials

‘The team has great knowledge about privacy and cybersecurity laws’

‘Samuel Yang’s team of lawyers keeps up with the legislative trend, understands the pain points of the enterprise, and has a reasonable and reliable plan.’

‘Samuel Yang is professional and capable, his opinions are clear and easy to implement.’

Key clients

DHL


Comcast


MetLife


P&G


BT


iQIYI


DANONE


Sumitomo


Universal Music Group


DSV


Work highlights


  • Advised a leading international insurance company on a cross-border data transfer security assessment project for all its subsidiaries in China.
  • Advised a leading multinational logistics company on matters involving personal information protection law, data security law and cybersecurity law compliance.
  • Advised a leading multinational theme parks and resorts company on matters involving personal information protection law, data security law and cybersecurity law compliance.

Beijing DaHui Lawyers

The data protection practice at Beijing DaHui Lawyers was born from its TMT and regulatory practices, setting a strong precedent for the firm as a go-to for TMT clients on all data privacy and cybersecurity related matters. The team has continued to grow from providing regulatory and compliance advice to aiding clients in transactions, inquiries and complaints from regulators and private parties. TMT specialist Richard Ma heads up the practice advising multinationals on Chinese law and aiding with transactional complications. Joanna Jiang leads on all cybersecurity related problems, while Zhengwei Yang brings expertise in data protection. Richard Qiang assists on data compliance audits and exports of restricted technology.

 

Practice head(s):

Richard Ma


Other key lawyers:

Joanna Jiang; Zhengwei Yang; Richard Qiang; Cloud Li; Dimitri Phillips


Testimonials

‘The team style is rigorous and dedicated, and their feedback is timely. The suggestions are pertinent and professional, as well as feasible and informative.’

‘Joanna Jiang, with enthusiasm for service and outstanding professional ability, can design different solutions and implement suggestions from the customer’s standpoint.’

‘As a law firm that has practiced in this field for many years, DaHui Lawyers has been providing effective legal services to enterprises.’

Key clients

Airbnb


Alibaba Group and its subsidiaries


Altair Semiconductor


Altek


American Well


Apyx Medical


Arrow Electronics


BMJ (British Medical Journal)


BIC Australia Pty. Ltd.


Biyi


Boeing


CDB-CDC


China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC)


China World Trade Center


Cirium (Flight Global)


Cloudflare


Comcast


Discovery Inc. & Discovery Communications


Elsevier Limited


Eton College


Evernote Corporation / Yinxiang Biji (Shanghai) Technology Co.


FBA Capital Management


Fidelity


General Electrics


Hannover Fairs


Haufe Group


Hewlett Packard Enterprise


Huawei Technologies Co.


Ideanomics


IDG


Inspirock


Intel


J&T Express


JHD/Yellow River


JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)


LexisNexis Legal Professional & Risk Solutions


LG Electronics Inc


Merck Ventures


Messe München Group


Narwal


NBA


NBC Universal


NETEASE (网易)


Netflix


Newegg


Niutron Technologies


Park Systems Corporation


Peterson Control Union


Philips (China) Investment Co.


Princeton University Press


Primex Family of Companies


Qi’anxin Technology


RELX Group (Elsevier, RBI, Reed Exhibitions, etc.)


Research Square (AJE)


Robarts Spaces


Samsung Electronics


Saudi Amarco Energy Ventures


Sequoia Capital China


Sequoia CBC Cross-Border Digital Industry Fund


Shell / Royal Dutch Shell


Signify


SingEx Exhibitions Pte.


Source Code Capital


Springer Nature


Telenav Inc


Temasek Holdings


Tencent


Tesla


The Economist


This Technology


Tiger Brokers


Vivo


World Gold Council


WorldQuant


Xiaomi


Vonage


Work highlights


  • Assisting Comcast with its matters and ventures in China including data and privacy protection issues.
     
  • Advising Cloudflare on incorporating data and privacy protection assessments, policies, and concrete measures in every aspect of its operations in China.
  • Assisted Boeing with the localisation of various online services as their prc counsel.
     

Global Law Office

Global Law Office continues to offer clients varied data protection services such as compliance and regulatory, data mapping and audits, data security and investigations, as well as global data transfers. Clients span a wide range of industries such as internet, communications, media, entertainment, and financial institutions. The team helps both government and non-government organisations with establishing preventive measures against data leaks and other data privacy risks. In Beijing Maggie Meng specialises in cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory compliance. She leads the team alongside co-head Vincent Wang who mainly advises international clients on privacy and data protection matters but has recently been advising an increasing number of Chinese companies on both local and international privacy laws. Alan Zhou assists clients with data compliance programs.

Practice head(s):

Maggie Meng; Vincent Wang


Other key lawyers:

Alan Zhou; Jerry Liu; Tim Liu


Testimonials

‘The team has rich practical experience in network and data security compliance, and has helped companies identify potential network security risks, establish data compliance management systems and structures, and respond to and handle different types of network security and data leakage incidents.’

‘The data compliance team is a professional team in the field of data compliance and network security. The team’s follow-up of legislative trends, policy interpretation and solutions are very efficient, accurate and implementable.’

‘Maggie Meng has rich experience with her in-house background. She can quickly understand the actual pain points and needs of the client, and propose solutions that are feasible for the enterprise. Her team can output work results stably and efficiently.’

‘The global data protection team has a deep understanding of the company’s internal compliance practices and can provide very practical compliance advice. The scale of Maggie Meng’s team can meet the needs of the company’s daily work and can provide feedback quickly.’

Key clients

Xiaomi Corporation


Libai Group


Auto Home Inc.


I-MAB Biopharma


CARsgenTherapeutics


COROS Wearables Inc.


Wartsila Corporation


Samsung Group


Work highlights


  • Advised Samsung on cross-border data transfer requirements under the Chinese data protection regime.
  • Assisted Honor with compliance advice regarding cybersecurity, data security, personal information protection, and health data from both a PRC and European data protection law perspective.
  • Assisted Chery Jaguar Land Rover with their data protection related matters.

Haiwen & Partners

Haiwen & Partners combines its expertise in IT security to advise its clients on multi-jurisdictional matters such as setting up global compliance programs for Chinese companies. The team is adept at advising clients from various industries including finance, healthcare, telecommunications, AI, automobile, and energy. Cybersecurity reviews for overseas listings and response systems continue to be key matters for the practice. Practice head and compliance specialist Jianyuan Yang is a go-to for complex cross-jurisdictional data protection issues. Peng Fu focuses on TMT-related data compliance matters.

 

 

Practice head(s):

Jianyuan Yang


Other key lawyers:

Peng Fu; Zehan Xu; Dan Wu


Work highlights


Hui Ye Law Firm

Hui Ye Law Firm combines network and data together in its privacy practice, allowing the team to assist clients from industries such as consumer retail, automotive, healthcare, and industrial. The practice is known for its skills in handling outbound data security assessments, being the first practice in China to complete these security assessments in the automotive industry. The Shanghai team is led by Ramon Huang, an expert in  telecommunication and technology, and Tianhang Li who takes charge of cybersecurity, data compliance, and crisis resolution matters. Other key members of the team are counsel Yuhang Shi who aids on data security incident responses and Shenzhen based Xiaomin Wang who works on both network and data protection issues for internet companies.

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Practice head(s):

Ramon Huang; Tianhang Li


 


Other key lawyers:

Yuhang Shi; Xiaomin Wang


Testimonials

‘Yuhang Shi has a deep understanding of cross-border data protection and is very familiar with the differences in legislation in various countries and regions. He is very familiar with data technology and provides a global solutions which greatly accelerated the progress of the project.’

‘Rich experience, fast and comprehensive information recommendations, quick responses, and always able to give innovative solutions. Yuhang Shi is recommended.’

‘Under the leadership of Tianhang Li, the team has rich practical experience in automotive and the internet of vehicles industry. The team members have profound legal and technical backgrounds, are able to communicate with the company’s personnel, and have a deep insight into customer needs and difficult problems in the industry.’

‘Tianhang Li is one of the few lawyers in the legal profession who not only has a solid legal background, but also is familiar with software and hardware technologies such as the internet and automobile technology, and also has rich experience in criminal justice and administrative law enforcement agencies. He has deep insights into industry issues and is always able to stand at the forefront of the industry.’

‘The team has been deeply involved in data compliance for many years, and has in-depth research and rich experience in laws and regulations and practical operations. Communicate closely with policy-designating departments, cooperate tacitly with leading companies in the industry, discover customer needs in the first place, and quickly help customers achieve first-mover advantages.’

‘Ramon Huang is a distinguished partner, he and his team not only have a very professional attitude and foundation from the perspective of lawyers, but also can respond quickly, penetrate the internal environment of the company efficiently, and bring practical and effective legal support.’

 

Work highlights


Llinks Law Offices

David Pan leads on all data compliance and protection related matters at Llinks Law Offices. The Shanghai-based team sits within the wider compliance group of the firm, allowing it to provide comprehensive advice on data compliance, cybersecurity reviews, and data security assessments. Clients mainly consist of multinational automotive and finance companies. Xun Yang  advises on information security, privacy, and IP issues within TMT, finance and high-tech manufacturing sectors. Another key member is Nigel Zhu who assists on cybersecurity and data compliance issues.

Practice head(s):

David Pan


Other key lawyers:

Xun Yang; Nigel Zhu


Work highlights


Dacheng Law Offices

Cybersecurity and data compliance are key to the cross-border matters handled by Dacheng Law Offices. The team advises on regulations, implementing cybersecurity protection systems, cross-border data transfers, and data asset transactions. The practice also handles contentious work representing clients in litigation and alternative resolution proceedings related to data assets or data practices. Zhangwei Wang assists with data related matters involving risk identification, compliance design, and dispute resolution. Kaiming Cai handles data protection and cross-border compliance, Ken Dai leads on data privacy, while Donghui Ruan works on corporate related data issues.

Practice head(s):

Shenkuo Wu


Other key lawyers:

Zhangwei Wang; Kaiming Cai; Donghui Ruan; Ken Dai


Key clients

Beijing Bytedance Technology Co.


Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited


Alibaba Cloud Computing Co.


Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic


Technology Company Limited


Michelin China


Beam Suntory China


Schaeffler China


Mettler Toledo China


McCaine China


Akili Interactive Labs


QuidelOrtho China


Kimberly-Clark China


Xylem China


Nikon China


Lenovo Group


Tanwan Information Technology Co.


TCL Technology Group Corporation


China Three Gorges International Limited


Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co.


Hana Bank


Work highlights


  • Assisted Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company with building a multi-disciplinary, cross-jurisdictional and complex compliance system.
  • Assited Tanwan Information Technology Co. with its data compliance project.
  • Assisted Hana Bank with special training on compliance of Chinese data cross-border transfer matters.

East & Concord Partners

East & Concord Partners routinely advises clients on their data compliance issues such as building cybersecurity systems and implementing compliance measures. The team utilises its experience with investment and M&A for multinational companies as a background to help corporate clients avoid data compliance risks. The team has been increasing their incident response work, taking on more data breach and internet fraud matters. Xiaoyu Shen  chairs the team working with both domestic and international clients on a range of data compliance and cybersecurity matters. Peng Ye handles network security, data security and personal information projects. Dongfang Wang joined the team in 2022 from Diebold Nixdof taking on ransom attack and security incidents.

 

Practice head(s):

Xiaoyu Shen


Other key lawyers:

Peng Ye; Dongfang Wang


Testimonials

‘The team has solid professional skills and knowledge, accurately identify customer needs, and provides excellent customised data compliance legal service solutions, including compliance systems and business process design.They also have rich data compliance resources, are able to coordinate with specialised management departments and provide cutting-edge management information on data compliance inside and outside the industry.’

‘Xiaoyu Shen and his team have in-depth insights into laws and regulations related to data protection including personal information protection and data exports. They can give practical advice at a practical level, with excellent service quality.’

Key clients

SDIC Capital Co.


The Credit Card Centre of Hua Xia Bank Co.


Guomin Pension Insurance Co.


Sg (Shanghai) Leasing & Renting Co.


Chengdu Vcolco Information Technology Co.


Cyber Security Association of China


miniCo Studio


People.cn Co.


Beijing Organising Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games


China National Pharmaceutical Group Corporation


Beijing Weijing Digital Technology Co.


Xuenuobike Nature (Beijing) Culture Development Co.


Beijing Shokai Nomura Real Estate Management Co.


Work highlights


HHP Attorneys-At-Law

HHP Attorneys-At-Law works across the cybersecurity space to aid its clients in numerous sectors such as consumer goods and services, industrial manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and banking. The team provides assistance on risk assessments, gives opinions on cybersecurity and personal information protection, and provides due diligence on cybersecurity and data protection in M&A projects. Yao Rao heads up the practice taking the lead on data protection issues including within the context of M&A transactions. Associates Shuaijie Lu and Shihao Xiao are also noted.

 

Practice head(s):

Yao Rao


Other key lawyers:

Shuaijie Lu; Shihao Xiao


Testimonials

‘Each lawyer’s professionalism and ability at HHP are very strong. Their legal expertise is excellent and they are able to provide in-depth services in the areas that customers need, especially in the field of data protection. In the process of cooperation in data protection matters, their professionalism, rigor, and meticulousness left us a very deep impression.’

‘Yao Rao is one of the most professional lawyers I have ever worked with. In the emerging field of data compliance, we are very impressed by the professionalism and meticulousness of the team, not only does Rao have a deep understanding of data-related laws and regulations and various standards, but also has a good grasp of the interdisciplinary knowledge of IT and technology related to this topic.’

‘HHP has been our steadfast partner in tackling intricate data compliance and cybersecurity matters in recent years. Their adept handling of complex legal issues has left a lasting impression. With a wealth of experience and an aptitude for in-depth research, HHP excels in the field of data protection. The strength of the HHP team lies in their close collaboration, enabling attorneys with diverse expertise to deliver timely and satisfactory results for issues spanning various domains.’

‘Yao Rao possesses impeccable legal expertise and extensive experience in the field of data protection. His precise understanding of enforcement matters and keen industry insights significantly benefit our operations. He not only addresses legal and compliance requirements regarding data and cybersecurity in our projects but also ensures our projects align with commercial objectives, optimizing their outcomes.’

Shihao Xiao and Shuaijie Lu are exceptional data protection lawyers. They exhibit exceptional professional competence and possess rich project experience. Their proactive engagement in technical domains, strong comprehension, effective communication, and responsible service attitude are noteworthy. When confronted with intricate legal issues across various scenarios, they provide precise analyses and offer practical, effective solutions.

Key clients

Aiswei Group


Blum


Brenntag


Diageo


Merck


Puma


RS Components


SKF


Spectris


Valeo


Valeo Siemens eAutomotive


Work highlights


  • Advised a solar energy products manufacturer on its oversea data centre project, including data protection assessment and international server location selection.
  • Advised a European industrial manufacturer on its comprehensive HR data protection compliance project.
  • Advised a leading consumer brand on its personal information protection project in China.

TransAsia Lawyers

TMT specialists TransAsia Lawyers‘ data protection team advises on cybersecurity, data management, censorship issues and other data privacy related matters. The team is active in providing clients with advice on data structuring and compliance, as well as post-restructuring compliance that takes into account privacy and anti-trust. Founding partner and practice head Philip Qu is well-known for his expertise in TMT and data compliance matters. He is assisted by attorney Qiucheng Wang in all matters. San Francisco-based Eric Johnson is also noted for his TMT knowledge and international perspective.

 

Practice head(s):

Philip Qu


Other key lawyers:

Qiucheng Wang; Eric Johnson


Testimonials

‘The team was instrumental in guiding us while we were navigating the unchartered waters of new regulations and unclear law enforcement. ’

‘Philip Qu gathers in him in-depth insights which allow him to offer legal advice in way balancing all factors. His strategic thinking, solid technical skills and data-savvy fashion truly standout as one of the rare stars in this legal market and industry sector.’

Work highlights


Anli Partners

Anli Partners provides data compliance advice to clients within the TMT sector while also advising on privacy protection for a domestic and international clientele. Yifan Chen leads the team from Shanghai. He is noted for his work with Japanese companies aiding them with their foreign-invested enterprises in China including export control compliance, network security, and data compliance. Beijing-based Wei Luo is an expert in regulatory matters including data compliance.

 

Practice head(s):

Yifan Chen


Other key lawyers:

Wei Luo; Bo Yang


Testimonials

‘Anli is relatively comprehensive, covering various fields including data proection, and the lawyers are also relatively experienced.’

‘Yifan Chen is good at handling labour relations and has always been our company’s consultant. He can give very professional advice.’

‘Bo Yang and his team are familiar with the relevant legislation and law enforcement trends of data security and personal information protection. The project feedback is very timely, and he has a strong business sense, which can well balance the compliance goals and the needs of business development.’

Key clients

Tencent


Lumi United


Beijing-Hyundai Auto


Mitsubishi Materials (Shanghai) Corporation


Omron (China) Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch


Alibaba(China)Network Technology Co.


New Oriental Education & Technology Group


Shanghai data exchange


China Mobile Online Services Company


China Quality Certification Centre


Credit Reference Center of the People’s Bank of China


Work highlights


  • Advised Tencent Cloud and Smart Industries Group, Tencent Advertising Group, and Tencent Interactive Entertainment Group on the compliance and regulatory issues of various popular products with over 100 million users.
  • We advise Beijing-Hyundai Auto on its data compliance and personal information protection related to its autonomous cars projects.
  • Provided legal services for Lumi United regarding their data compliance needs during daily operation.

DeHeng Law Offices

DeHeng Law Offices has been involved in policy research and drafting of China’s data cross-border transfer regulations, making the team experts in the area of outbound cross-border data transfers. The team also assists on other data protection and cybersecurity issues, mainly assisting Chinese enterprises across the TMT, telecoms, and finance sectors with data compliance programs. Practice head Yinan Wang is praised for being able to ‘accurately interpret the compliance requirements of the regulatory authorities‘; he is sought out for his expertise in cross-border data transfer security assessments. Co-head Tao Zhang handles network and data compliance and associate Qianhui Wan  is also noted.

Practice head(s):

Yinan Wang; Tao Zhang


Other key lawyers:

Qianhui Wan


Testimonials

‘Yinan Wang’s lawyer team is equipped with professionals who understand network security technology, and can also integrate third-party network security and data protection technical teams externally to provide one-stop services for enterprises.’

‘Yinan Wang is the most professional lawyer in the field of data protection among all the lawyers we know. His most prominent advantage is that he can accurately interpret the compliance requirements of the regulatory authorities. He can help us deeply understand the regulatory logic behind the legal provisions. Qianhui Wan is also very dedicated and conscientious, and provides timely feedback.

‘The team has deep experience in the field of cross-border data flow, not only in practice, but also in theory – they have authored a large number of papers and published books in China.’

‘Yinan Wang is very familiar with the legal regulations and practices of cross-border data. He has provided professional and meticulous advice for our overseas business. Moreover, with his outstanding international vision and common law background, he has outstanding abilities in cross-jurisdictional language, culture, and regulations, and can effectively coordinate overseas law firms to provide local regulatory research results.’

‘The team is very professional and efficient. If possible, I would recommend this team to all relevant clients and partners in the industry.’

‘Yinan Wang is the best lawyer I have worked with in the field of data security. Not only is he professional and has strong communication skills, but he can also provide constructive advice to customers, so that customers can better mobilise existing resources to do data security protection.’

‘Yinan Wang maintains a good relationship with the government agencies in charge of relevant laws and regulations. The firm has a focus on efficiency, so that the company can provide assistance for future business decisions.’

Key clients

China Travel Sky Technology


Focus Technology Co.


Express (HangZhou) Technology Service Co.


Vaisala (Beijing) Measurement Technology Co.


China Automotive Innovation Corporation


Snowball Finance


Elane Inc.


Ellen MacArthur Foundation


Beijing Tiande Technology


China Science and Technology Information Magazine


Andrew International Sandbox Institute


Work highlights


  • Assisted Focus Technology Co. with successfully obtaining approval from the CAC for data cross-border transfer security assessment.
  • Assisted China TravelSky Holding with a data compliance program on dealing with government’s request for information.
  • Assisted CAC for the Chinese subsidiary of American Express Company (Amex) with a data cross-border transfer security assessment application.

FenXun Partners

The TMT team at FenXun Partners assists clients with advisory, transactional, and crisis management solutions for data security matters. The practice mainly advises international clients on the global and local impact of the data protection legislation and cybersecurity security laws in China. The team is co-led by Zhenyu Ruan and Vivian Wu, Ruan specialises in corporate and regulatory advice for TMT companies, while Wu focuses on regulatory compliance including data protection and anti-corruption.

 

Practice head(s):

Zhenyu Ruan; Vivian Wu


Other key lawyers:

Michael Wang


Key clients

Bose China


Dyson China


project44


Porsche


Work highlights


  • Assisted Bose China with conducting data mapping related to its China business, cross-border data transfer security self-assessment and subsequent application.
  • Assisted Dyson with conducting data mapping related to its China business, cross-border data transfer security self-assessment and subsequent application.
  • Advised project44 on the setup of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Lingang, its participation in the pilot cross-border data transfer program in Lingang and its various data product contracts with Chinese customers.

Jingtian & Gongcheng

Data protection projects, privacy compliance review, and data breach emergency responses all fall within the scope of Jingtian & Gongcheng‘s TMT data protection practice. Clientele come from a range of technology-related industries such as internet, big data, AI, software, and automotive. Zhenhua Xiang  and corporate specialist Yongqing Huang jointly lead the team. Lizhi Yuan  specialises in cybersecurity, data protection and TMT, while Yang Zhou handles data compliance.

 

Practice head(s):

Zhenhua Xiang; Yongqing Huang


Other key lawyers:

Lizhi Yuan; Yang Zhou; Paul Lee


Testimonials

‘The Jingtian & Gongcheng team perform very professionally. They are very adept at data security, can meet the needs of most enterprises, and are well-known in the industry.’

‘Lizhi Yuan has very rich experience in data compliance. He helped us sort out the risk loopholes in data compliance and proposed a rectification plan, which is of great help to the establishment of the company’s data security system.’

Key clients

Guangzhou Rural Commercial Bank Co.


Xiamen Yaji Software Co.


Huatai Insurance Group Co.


Guangdong Rural Credit Union


Digital Trade Science and Technology (Beijing) Co.


Chinese Academy of Sciences


China Minsheng Bank Corp.


Hong Kong Digital Asset Ex


Work highlights


  • Assisted Asiana Airlines with completing security assessment of cross-border data transfer project.
  • Assisted Guangdong Rural Credit Union with completing their data compliance project and providing permanent legal counsel service.
  • Assisted Digital Trade Science and Technology (Beijing) Co. with completing GDPR and CCPA data compliance program for its Dhgate Platform.

Merits & Tree Law Offices

Merits & Tree Law Offices have ‘extensive experience in the field of data protection‘, assisting its largely local clients with creating data compliance systems, carrying out data inspections, and outbound cross-border data transfer matters. The practice is led by Yi Wang from Shenzhen, his background in regulatory and compliance enables him to fully assist clients with data protection and financial technology issues. In Shanghai, Wenhao Chen specialises in compliance and governmental regulatory matters. Chen is particularly adept at handling data security and privacy protection mandates.

Practice head(s):

Yi Wang


Other key lawyers:

Wenhao Chen


Testimonials

‘Merits & Tree Law Offices is an excellent firm, and the team of lawyers we cooperate with is a group of young and dynamic lawyers who also have extensive experience in the field of data compliance.’

‘Wenhao Chen is an excellent young lawyer. In recent years, he has been deeply involved in the field of data compliance, serving a large number of different types of clients, and has rich experience in data compliance.’

Key clients

China Resources Shouzheng Tendering Co.


Towngas Smart Energy Company


ENN Energy Holdings


Bairong Yunchuang Technology Co.


LexinFintech Holdings


OTB Group APAC|OTB


Shengye Information Technology Service (Shenzhen) Co.


Zalldigital


Pentland Trading (Shanghai) Co.


Autoliv (Shanghai) Management Co.


Work highlights


  • Assisted Shouzheng E-tendering Platform with its data compliance project.
  • Assisted Towngas with its data compliance project.
  • Assisted ENN Energy Gas Supply Services with its data compliance project.

Shihui Partners

Shihui Partners focuses on the compliance side of data protection, representing domestic and international clients in a broad range of data protection issues. The practice mainly advises fast-moving consumer goods and healthcare companies, but also regularly assists those in automotive, internet and finance industries. Data protection expert Raymond Wang leads the team assisting clients with all cybersecurity and data compliance issues. Jing Lu utilises his background in life sciences to assist medical and pharmaceutical companies with data compliance systems and risk analysis.

Practice head(s):

Raymond Wang


Other key lawyers:

Jing Lu


Testimonials

‘Team partners have been actively participating in the discussion and formulation of laws and regulations in the field of domestic e-commerce and data protection for many years, and have an in-depth understanding of the practices and legal regulations in the same field in other international jurisdictions.’

‘Not only are they familiar with the laws and regulations and relevant regulations in the field of data protection, but the Shihui team is also quite familiar with the internal control policies and procedures of embedded applets of domestic mainstream internet companies and platforms, they can provide practical and feasible legal opinions and suggestions.’

‘A boutique team with strong professional knowledge and good at multi-party collaboration and cross-border communication.’

‘Raymond Wang has a very in-depth understanding of data protection laws, regulations and policies. In addition to providing legal explanations, Raymond can also give clients very helpful advice from a practical point of view.’

Key clients

Tencent Holdings


Zhihu Inc.


Beijing Metro Network Management Co.


Roche Diagnostics (Shanghai)


Volkswagen


Munich Re Group


Huawei Technologies Co.


NetEase, Inc.


Hitachi Energy


Schlumberger NV


Shiseido


Work highlights


  • Assisted Tencent with all its compliance issues, including data compliance
  • Advised Zhihu on its data compliance and personal information protection project before its IPO in Hong Kong.
  • Assisted multinational companies such as Estee Lauder and Nike with data export security assessments and declaration services.

Zhao Sheng Law Firm

Zhao Sheng Law Firm leverages its joint operation with Linklaters to assist international and local clients on their TMT-related cybersecurity and data protection issues. Cross-border work is a focus for the team, advising clients on implementing the GDPR and PIPL, carrying out data breach investigations and cross-border data transfers. Practice head Colette Pan mainly acts for international corporations, financial institutions, and private equity investors on regulating their data activities in China. Associates Roger Li and Tiantian Ke focus on data advisory and cybersecurity issues, respectively.

 

Practice head(s):

Colette Pan


Other key lawyers:

Roger Li; Tiantian Ke


Testimonials

‘This team provides updated SME support which is niche and innovative amongst legal practitioner inside mainland China. Their service is tailored for the needs of MNCs which adopts global standards. As the data protection regulations in China is still evolving and which implementation requires judgement call, the team is able to approach the issue with a more pragmatic lens.’

‘The lawyers in the team have a reasonable structure and smooth cooperation within the team. Proper analysis can be completed in a relatively short time for complex tasks. Able to communicate well and effectively with the company’s internal business and technical staff to get the job done.’

‘Tiantian Ke has a relatively deep understanding of the interpretation of the law, and can give executable practical suggestions according to the needs of customers. In the legal analysis of major issues, the analysis report can give appropriate conclusions and suggestions in combination with legal regulations and market experience.’

Key clients

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing


Productive Technologies Company


Work highlights


  • Advising Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing on reviewing and negotiating a data transfer agreement with China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
  • Advising a leading luxury hotel chain on all aspects of its privacy program in China.
  • Assisted an investment manager with its China data compliance project.