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China > Private equity: PRC firms Tier 2

Shihui Partners has continually proven to show it is a key player in the Chinese private equity market, with particular strength acting on major projects in emerging industries, such as cultural and entertainment, medical and healthcare, internet and TMT sectors. It advises on a range of matters, primarily acting for private equity and venture capital funds, financial institutions, strategic investors, and entrepreneurs in start-up companies. George Niu and Miranda Jiang co-head the Beijing arm of the practice, whilst George Wang leads the Shanghai group. Also notable is founding partner Zan Zhu, who specialises in private equity and venture capital transactions, as does Vicky Gong and Xiaomei Li.

China > Investment funds: PRC firms Tier 3

Hilda Li and Steven Zhao lead the practice at Shihui Partners, a boutique firm which advises on the establishment and structuring of funds as well as investments. The team has a special area of expertise in tech funds, an example being their advice provided to integrated circuit industry investment funds. Private equity funds work also forms a large part of the practice, as does venture capital.

China > Life sciences and healthcare: PRC firms Tier 3

Founded in 2016, Shihui Partners focuses on private equity investment, capital markets and financial transactions, making it a popular choice for investment funds, PE and VC firms and companies seeking advice on transactions in the life sciences and healthcare industry, such as cross-border M&A and funding rounds. Xiangjun Kong, who has extensive experience in handling compliance projects, corporate financing and M&A for pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, overseas the group alongside Jing Lu and Xiaomei Li. Lu is recommended for data protection and licensing matters while Li is a key contact for investment transactions.

China > TMT: PRC firms Tier 3

Shihui Partners advises clients across the TMT industry on a wide array of matters, specialising in M&As, private equity, foreign and overseas investment, asset securitisation, and financing. It also has a growing practice in relation to data protection, corporate compliance, dispute resolution and employment matters. George Niu and George Wang co-lead the practice. Niu specialises in private equity transactions, securities offerings, and cross-border M&A, whilst Wang advises a range of multinational corporations and public and private Chinese companies, with experience in foreign direct investment and corporate restructuring.

China > Capital markets: PRC firms Tier 4

Capital markets forms a core department at Shihui Partners, a firm which was only founded in 2016 but has seen exponential growth in recent years. The practice has experience advising on domestic IPO projects, though it has also been growing in relation to cross-border projects and overseas listings, particularly in the US and Hong Kong. Practice head Jian Zhang has significant expertise securities issuance and listing, restructuring, M&A, and private placement financing matters.

China > Data protection: PRC firms Tier 4

Shihui Partners primarily advises clients in the TMT sector on data compliance matters. Raymond Wang leads the firm’s compliance business group, having acted for a number of central ministries and commissions on data-related legislation and regulation. The team continues to expand with the hire of Jing Lu who joined from Sidley Austin LLP in January 2022, and a number of individuals in March 2021 including Tian Li from Fangda Partners and Rui Wang from Global Law Office.

China > Corporate and M&A: PRC firms Tier 5

Shihui Partners has a broad client base which encompasses Hong Kong-listed companies, private Chinese companies and prominent multinationals, advising clients on the full spectrum of corporate transactions. Domestic M&A, joint ventures and inbound investments are all regularly handled by the team, which is highly active in the tech sector and also handles deals involving the education, manufacturing and healthcare industries. The practice is jointly led by George Niu in Beijing and Xiaochen Zhang in Shanghai; Niu is noted for his work on PE and VC deals and also has a close relationship with JD.com, while Zhang handles both inbound and outbound M&A.

China > Fintech: PRC firms

China > Antitrust and competition: PRC firms

China > Dispute resolution: Arbitration: PRC firms

China > Labour and employment: PRC firms

China > Regional coverage: Guangdong Province: Guangzhou and Shenzhen