Firms in the Spotlight Regional coverage: Other notable firms in Beijing

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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Regional coverage: Other notable firms in Beijing in China

Beijing, the capital city of the People's Republic of China, is a hub for legal services and serves as a centre for many law firms who have headquarters in Beijing alongside an extensive presence all over China. As the capital city it enjoys a wide diversity of companies, with Fortune 500 and international enterprises choosing Beijing as their base of operations, but the city also is home to the largest number of Chinese state-owned enterprises. The legal space is dominated by the Red Circle law firms, which include Haiwen & Partners, Jingtian & Gongcheng, King & Wood Mallesons, Zhong Lun Law Firm, Commerce & Finance Law Offices, Global Law Office, and JunHe LLP. All these elite firms have bases within Beijing or are headquartered there, alongside other large Beijing-based firms such as AllBright Law Offices and Han Kun Law Offices, which carry out notable transactional work. Due to the setbacks from the pandemic, investments have been decreasing in the market, but domestic mergers and acquisitions, as well as dispute resolution, are very active areas. On the dispute resolution side, the introduction of new economic models has caused an increase in disputes. There has also been an increase in compensation cases, and restructuring and insolvency work, especially for real estate enterprises. International investment increased over the course of 2023, but domestic work continues to dominate the legal environment. TMT related areas have also been on the rise, with more and more firms specialising in data privacy and security, IP, and internet-related matters. Despite the presence of major Red Circle law firms in Beijing, the city is additionally home to many smaller firms which continue to grow and expand their practices, such as Merits & Tree Law Offices.

These rankings cover firms which are not heavily featured in our national rankings, but are active across a wide range of practice areas and sectors at local or regional level.

East & Concord Partners

East & Concord Partners operates over a wide range of sectors but specialises in corporate business, acting for large and medium state-owned enterprises, collectively-owned enterprises, partnership firms, listed, incorporated and limited liability companies as well as foreign-invested and foreign enterprises. Strengths of the firm include incorporation of companies, domestic and international mergers and restructuring, legal issues involving daily operations, and dissolution and liquidation of a company. The experience and history of the firm allow it to have close relationships with the China Securities and Regulatory Commission, State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, and the Ministry of Commerce, as well as some other notable government bodies. Zheng Li, Xuan Zhang, Xiaoyan Gong, and Qi Zhou are a few notable partners of the practice, all leading on key finance or data matters for the firm.

Other key lawyers:

Zheng Li; Xuan Zhang; Xiaoyan Gong; Qi Zhou; Bing Guan; Chaoyi Ji


Key clients

The Coca-Cola Company


CITIC Group


Huaxia Bank Co.


Guomin Pension & Insurance Co.


Beijing Capital Eco-Environment Protection Group Co.


Honeywell International Inc.


Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co.


GE Gas Power


Tishman Speyer


Cyber Security Association of China


Work highlights


  • Advised China CITIC Bank Co. on issuance application and approval of A shares and H shares.
  • Assisted CITIC Group with full legal services and support.
  • Assisted Huaxia Bank Co. with legal services for the approval of the A-share issue filing and the approval of the bank’s major shareholders’ qualifications.

Yingke Law Firm

Founded in 2001, Yingke Law Firm is headquartered in Beijing and serves as a hub for the firm's global and domestic work within China. The firm has key clients over numerous industries including manufacturing, energy, technology, media, food, finance and investment. The multidisciplinary team has acted on a range of cases within the last year, including copyright infringement disputes, arbitration concerning an international contract for the sale and purchase of goods, and disputes over liability for security misrepresentation. Qunli Zhang leads the practice in Beijing, specialising in corporate commercial dispute resolution cases, as well as litigation and arbitration matters. Also noted is Lide Han who focuses on international investment, international trade, and dispute resolution.

Practice head(s):

Qunli Zhang


Other key lawyers:

Lide Han; Dandan Hu; Honghao Wu; Li Zhang


Key clients

CIFA


China New Era Group


China Grand Enterprises


China National Complete Plant Import & Export Group


China Continenet Insurance Company


China Cinda Asset Management Co. Hainan Branch


Agricultural Bank of China Hainan Branch


China Isotope & Radiation


CAOIMPEX


China Construction Communications Construction Group Co.


China Construction Science and Industry Corp.


CCCC Ocean Investment Holding Company


Road & Bridge International Co.


CNBM International Engineering Co.


Complant International Transportation Co.


Huatai Securities Asset Management Co.


Tianjin Datian W. Group Co.


Kerry Logistics


Florens Asset Management Company


CNBM Overseas Economic Cooperation Co.


Beijing Energy International Holding Co.


Modern Ventures Co.


Great Wall Motor Company


China Overseas-Educated Scholars Development Foundation


XiShan Coal Electricity Group Co.


Inner Mongolia Radio and Television Station


Beijing Aerospace Petrochemical Technology & Equipment Engineering Co.


China Chemical Technology Research Institute


Work highlights


  • Represented the Agricultural Bank of China (Hainan Branch) in a case to declare the creditor’s rights and handle relevant matters as the lead company for two international syndicated loan projects in the bankruptcy restructuring procedure of HNA Group.
  • Represented 4 enterprises and a natural person in a cross-border arbitration and lawsuit. This case involved seven countries including China, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. Loses were successfully reduced by nearly $640 million.
  • Represented ZOU in the equity transfer dispute with two natural persons in the retrial application procedure. The case won at retrial, the equity transfer price of up to CNY 90 million was confirmed by the court, and the fact that the client was the actual shareholder of the companies.

JunZeJun Law Offices

JunZeJun Law Offices was one of the first partnership law firms in China. Founded in 1995, it specialises in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, and WTO and international trade. The firm assists both international and domestic clients with contentious and non-contentious issues within the finance space, and has been rapidly expanding its scope, with significant recent growth at the partner level. The firm is co-led by Xiangchun Zhong, who specialises in financial asset management and family wealth management, Yunbo Li, who handles finance litigation and arbitration, and Yang Li, who focuses on foreign direct investment, investment and M&A, and corporate advisory.

Practice head(s):

Xiangchun Zhong; Yunbo Li; Yang Li


Testimonials

‘JunZeJun has many years of experience in financial legal services. It is extremely professional and has practical experience in various financial fields such as banking, trust, securities, public funds, private equity funds, and insurance.  Especially noted is its work with non-bank financial institutions has a very high reputation in the industry.’

‘Xiangchun Zhong has a strong legal background and rich experience in financial law. He has the ability to provide solutions and recommendations that align with business logic and customer requirements.’

Key clients

Bank of China


China Minsheng Banking Corp.


TTCO Trust Co.


Huaxia Financial Management Co.


ICBC Financial Assets Investment Co.


Foreland Wealth Management Co.


Shandong Internation Trust Co.


Avic Trust Co.


China Xiong’an Group Co.


Kweichow Moutai Co.


Xicheng District Industrial Venture Capital Guiding Fund


BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology Co.


Huaneng Guicheng Trust Corporation


Zhongyuan Bank


China Galaxy Asset Management Co.


Ministry of Commerce, PRC


Risen Energy Co.


Jiangsu Sanfangxiang Group Co.


Work highlights


  • Assisted Bank of China with conducting due diligence and issued PRC legal opinions (Project Atlantic).
  • Advised CMBC Wealth Management Co. on its smooth opening.
  • Assisted China Xiong’an Group Co. with legal services for the client and its affiliates’ projects and was selected into the 2022-2025 legal service organisation database of the client.

Kangda Law Firm

Kangda Law Firm is able to advise a diverse client list with issues which span multiple practice areas due to its full-service offering, but has particular strength in securities and dispute resolution. The firm has been increasingly active in civil and commercial dispute resolution cases over recent years, and is known for its government and public affairs expertise. The group also includes a notably strong healthcare and medical services team. The team heads are Hua Jiang, Yan Lian, Qingbo Chen, Lina Meng, Wei Peng, and Min Wei. Lian specialises in non-litigation and litigation for finance and corporate entities, Chen handles complex commercial cases, and Meng is experienced acting as government legal counsel. Peng leads on bankruptcy administration and reorganisation cases, while Wei is a healthcare specialist.

Practice head(s):

Hua Jiang; Yan Lian; Qingbo Chen; Lina Meng; Wei Peng; Min Wei


Key clients

China United Property Insurance Co., Langfang Center Branch


Keda Industrial Group Co.


COFCO Fortune Holdings


Aerospace Nanhu Electronic Information Technology Co.


Foshan Blue Rocket Electronics Co.


Luzhou Laojiao Co.


The Chaoyang District People’s Government of Beijing Municipality


Western Gold Co.


Beijing Chaoyang District Construction and Engineering Co.


Beijing Cancer Hospital


Beijing Chaoyang District Housing Acquisition Affairs Center


Beijing International Business Center Development and Construction Group Co.


Chang An Property and Liability Insurance, Ningxia Branch


PICC Property and Casualty Company


Jiangsu Lilan Group Co.


Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co.


State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of Chaoyang District People’s Government of Beijing


Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources Chaoyang Branch


Work highlights


  • Assisted Keda Industrial Group Co. with the issuance of global depositary receipts (GDR) as legal counsel.
  • Assisted COFCO Fortune Holdings with meeting business development needs and optimising its shareholder structure as legal counsel.
  • Assisted Foshan Blue Rocket Electronics Co. with special legal services related to conducting and IPO and listing on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE).

Zhong Wen Law Firm

Zhong Wen Law Firm was established in 2001, and has become a notable firm within Beijing and throughout China. The practice is known for its strength in corporate and commercial matters, and represents a myriad of domestic companies, including state-owned enterprises, in their various disputes, restructuring and insolvency cases, in addition to finance and M&A related legal advice. The firm also acts for medical, real estate, and international companies, and a number of prominent internet businesses. Founding partner and director Ge Wu leads the practice, focusing on criminal, civil, and commercial cases. He is especially adept at complex cases related to finance, corporate or dispute resolution. Also noted are Xuanzheng Zhai, Jijun Zhang, Kaiyang Chen who have all handled key cases for the firm.

Practice head(s):

Ge Wu


Other key lawyers:

Xuanzheng Zhai; Yujuan Li; Jijun Zhang; Kaiyang Chen


Key clients

People’s Daily


Bank of Beijing


Shandong Zhichu Group Co.


Longkou Zhongyu Real Estate Co.


Longkou Battery Factory Co.


Longkou Fujia Power Supply Co.


Harbin Bank


Xi’an Xuewenchuang Advertising Culture Communication Co.


China Credit Trust Co.


The Primary People’s Court of Suixian County of Henan Province


CITIC Trust Asset Management Co.


China Aerospace Construction Group Co.


Beijing Jiayu Real Estate Development Co.


Beijing Haohua Zhiyang Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Installation Engineering Co.


Work highlights


  • Assisted People’s Daily, Bank of Beijing with financial legal risk prevention services for their ‘Cultural Tourism and Catering Special Support Fund’ project.
  • Assisted Shandong Zhichu Group Co. with bankruptcy procedures as their bankruptcy administrator.
  • Assisted Longkou Zhongyun Real Estate Co. with its bankruptcy procedure due to insolvency as one of its bankruptcy administrators.