Jingtian & Gongcheng > Beijing, China > Firm Profile
Jingtian & Gongcheng Offices
34/F, TOWER 3, CHINA CENTRAL PLACE
77 JIANGUO ROAD
BEIJING 100025
China
Jingtian & Gongcheng > The Legal 500 Rankings
China > Banking and finance: PRC firms Tier 2
Jingtian & Gongcheng acts on the borrower and lender side of a range of financing transactions, including onshore-offshore loans, project financing, and acquisition financing. The practice is especially active in working with trust companies and asset managers. Practice head Jiejiang Wu handles the financing of a range of corporate transactions. Guobing Ren has a specialism in trust-related asset securitization, while Zhirong Zheng handles the financing of acquisitions and developments, including advising on onshore-offshore loans. Maoxian Qin is another name to note, with a focus on advising asset managers on investments.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Guobing Ren; Hongjiu Zhang; Zhirong Zheng; Maoxian Qin
Testimonials
‘The firm is very responsive and provide good market knowkledge.’
Key clients
The Export-Import Bank of China
Bank of China
China Minsheng Banking Corporation
Bank of China Wealth Management Co., Ltd.
BOCOM Wealth Management Co., Ltd.
Everbright Wealth Management Co., Ltd
China International Capital Co. Ltd
China Post Financial Management Co, Ltd
CITIC Trust Co., Ltd.
Zhongrong International Trust Co., Ltd
China Minsheng Trust Co., Ltd.
SDIC Taikang Trust Co., Ltd.
China Everbright Trust Co., Ltd.
China Foreign Economy and Trade Trust Co., Ltd.
Zhejin Trust Co., Ltd.
China Credit Trust Co., Ltd.
Yingda International Trust Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu International Trust Co., Ltd.
Beijing International Trust Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Industrial & Commercial Trust Co., Ltd.
Huachen Trust Co., Ltd.
Hwabao Trust Co., Ltd
China Foreign Economy and Trade Trust Co., Ltd
Yingda International Trust Co., Ltd
China Railway Trust Co., Ltd
Ping An Trust Co. Ltd
Bairui Trust Co. Ltd
Ping An Annuity Insurance Co., Ltd.
Ping An Pension Insurance Co. Ltd
China Life Investment Insurance Asset Management Co. Ltd
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Branch
China Merchant Bank Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Branch
OCBC Capital Investment (Asia) Limited
DBS Bank Ltd
United Overseas Bank
Overseas Chinese Bank Corporation
Standard Chartered Bank
O-bank Commercial Bank (Taiwan)
Bank of East Asia
CTBC Bank
Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank
Bank of China Shanghai Branch
LaSalle Investment Limited
China > Capital markets: PRC firms Tier 2
Capital Markets is one of Jingtian & Gongcheng‘s primary areas of focus, and the group has a proven track record of assisting domestic and multinational companies on securities transactions in relation to stock exchanges in China, Europe, the US and Australia. As a recent example, Xiang Gao oversaw one of the highlights of 2020, as the firm acted as underwriter’s counsel in Ke.com’s IPO on the New York Stock Exchange. On the debt side, the firm regularly advises on exchangeable and convertible bonds issuances in addition to asset securitisation. Zhenhua Xiang leads the team from Beijing, though the firm also has a presence in Hangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Nanjing.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Wei Bai; Xiang Gao; Zhengzheng Hu; Jiang Shen; Xuan Zhou; Wenbo Lin; Zejia Chen; Mingzi Tian
Testimonials
‘Zhengzheng Hu and Jiang Shen are excellent in project cooperation; they are able to put forward professional opinions.’
‘Jingtian’s team is able to communicate with other intermediaries and work out solutions together with the company to improve the overall work efficiency.’
‘Xuan Zhou is familiar with the latest developments of the capital markets and provides professional and timely legal services, which ensures the company to carry out related activities in the capital markets.’
‘Xuan Zhou is a leader and guide on legal affairs. Wenbo Lin has an in-depth understanding of cases and is able to make detailed analysis based on extensive practical experience.’
‘With professional legal knowledge and experience in listing, they provide efficient and cost-effective legal services.’
‘Zejia Chen has the professional legal knowledge and listing work experience, provides efficient legal advice for listing work.’
‘It is a very professional capital markets team. Under the leadership of Xiang Gao, the second generation of core partners, including Mingzi Tian, have grown up. They are able to provide insightful and reliable legal advice on very cutting-edge innovative issues. They also have a business vision.’
‘Xiang Gao is experienced, practical and intuitive. We are happy to work with him which he delivers with high efficiency and good results.
Key clients
Sany Heavy Equipment Co., Ltd.
Morgan Stanley
J.P. Morgan
China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC)
Goldman Sachs (Asia)
BofA Securities, Inc.
China Gezhouba Group (Hong Kong) Overseas Investment Co., Limited
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd. (SIPG)
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Limited
Burining Rock DX
CMB International Capital Limited
NWS Holdings Limited
CMB International Capital Corporation Limited
Goodbaby International Holdings Limited
Sundy Service Group Co., Ltd.
Ebang International Holdings Inc.
Wenling Zhejiang Measuring and Cutting Tools Trading Centre Company Limited
Nanjing Zhijingling Education Technology Co., Ltd.
FTLife Insurance Company Limited
Dingdang Kuaiyao Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Beijing Ruide Medical Investment Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised the underwriters for the NYSE IPO of Ke.com.
- Advised Pop Mart on its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
- Advised Nongfu Spring Co.,Ltd on its listing on the main board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
China > Corporate and M&A: PRC firms Tier 2
Jingtian & Gongcheng is geared for a broad spectrum of transactions including private equity and strategic investments, domestic and international M&A, company and asset restructuring, as well as M&A financing. Beijing-based practice head Yongqing (William) Huang is vastly experienced when it comes to the technology, TMT, healthcare, insurance, finance, environment and new-economy industries.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very responsive; professional; diligent; high quality documents and legal analysis.’
Key clients
HBIS Group Co., Ltd (河钢集团有限公司)
HBIS Resources Co., Ltd （河钢资源股份有限公司）
Wanda Group.（大连万达集团）
HBIS Group Beijing International Trading Co., Ltd （河钢集团北京国际贸易有限公司）
JLMAG Rare-Earth Co., Ltd （江西金立永磁科技股份有限公司）
Shanghai Beyond Science Co., Ltd（上海丙晟科技有限公司）
IDG Capital
Shandong Jingu Holding Group Co., Ltd（山东金谷控股集团有限公司）
Leoch International Technology Limited （理士国际技术有限公司）
Wuba Company Limited.（五八有限公司）
Sany Construction Technology Co., Ltd.
Anxin Capital Co., Ltd.
Danone
Meituan
Quidel Corporation
Sino IC Fund II
Huawei Hubble Investment
京东方科技集团股份有限公司(BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.)
奇瑞汽车股份有限公司（Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.）
浙江台华新材料股份有限公司（Zhe Jiang TaiHua New Material Co., Ltd.）
北京电子城投资开发集团股份有限公司(Beijing Electronic Zone Investment and Development Co., Ltd.)
芜湖海螺型材科技股份有限公司(Wuhu Conch Profiles and Science Company Limited)
安徽海螺水泥股份有限公司(Anhui Conch Cement Company Limited)
桐昆集团股份有限公司（Tongkun Group Co.,Ltd.）
北京京运通科技股份有限公司（Beijing Jingyuntong Technology Co. , Ltd.）
TCL科技集团股份有限公司（TCL Technology Group Corporation）
合肥立方制药股份有限公司（Hefei Lifeon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.）
ABB Group
Bertelsmann Group
Herbalife
Lennox International Incorporation
Pietro Fiorentini S.p.a
Sonepar Group
Tennant Company
Wacker Neuson SE
Yunnan Water Investment Co., Ltd.
Thai Union Group
Sequoia Capital
Beijing Yuanxin Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai International Port Group
China Ventures Capital
Long Valley Capital
L Catterton
China Everbright Limited
Telefonica
Tyloo Group
Chemclin Diagnostics Corporation
SDIC Venture Capital
Beijing Med-Zenith Medical Scientific C., Ltd.
China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group
Volkswagen
Evernote China
Bank of China
Mirae Assets
General Atlantic
Sierra Wireless
C.BANNER INTERNATIONAL Holdings Limited
TCL
Daicel Corporation
Lupin Capital
FutureX Capital
Jiangxi Jemincare Group Co., Ltd.
CITIC PE
China Dental Group
AGIC Capital
Bianlifeng
Zhihu
China Merchants Shekou Holdings
China Merchants Properties Development Limited
CCECC Sierra Leone Limited
Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd.
Haidilao International Holding Ltd.
China Harbour Engineering Co., Ltd.
Beijing Construction Engineering Group
China Gezhouba Group Co., Ltd.
Golden Vision Buyout Fund SPC
Shun Tak – China Travel Shipping Investments Ltd
Shanghai Jinjing Investment Management Consulting Co., Ltd
SKS Ventures Limited
iQIYI, Inc.
Xiaomi Group
Relx Inc.
China Resources Medical Holdings Company Limited
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd.
Xinjiang Joinworld Co., Ltd.
China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co., Ltd.
Hongkong Excellen Mining Investment Co., Ltd.
Excellen Mining Holding (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.
Deziwa Mining S.A.S
Kambove Mining S.A.S
CNMC Huachin Mabende Mining S.A.
Chambishi Copper Smelter Limited
Lualaba Cooper Smelter S.A.
Jiayou International Logistics Co., Ltd.
Shaanxi Zinc Industry Co., Ltd.
China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acting for Shanghai Beyond Science Co., Ltd in its restructure of ETCP Group.
- Advised BIS Group in the acquisition 12.5% shares of Beijing Iron Ore Trading Center Corporation from China Beijing Equity Exchange.
- Assisting Sino IC Fund II with the US$2.25bn investment in SMIC Nanfang for SMIC’s 14nm production line – one of the largest investments in recent China’s IC industry and a key step for China semiconductor industry to upgrade its ability on advanced IC production.
China > Dispute resolution: Arbitration: PRC firms Tier 2
Dispute resolution is one of Jingtian & Gongcheng‘s core areas, and the firm has an extensive roster of partners that advise on disputes relating to the real estate, banking, international trade, construction and securities sectors. The group is particularly strong with regard to international arbitrations, regularly working alongside large international law firms as PRC counsel. The dispute resolution department is led by Wei Bai, though deputy head Chungang Dong is the most active partner in arbitration proceedings; qualified to practice in New York as well as China, Dong also acts as an arbitrator for HKIAC, CCA International Arbitration Centre, CIETAC and Beijing Arbitration Commission.Practice head(s):
Wu Lei
Other key lawyers:
Sanqiao Xu ; Chungang Dong; Ke Hu; Xuejun Peng; Yue Liu; Ruoting Xie; Jianbo Pan; Mingxiu Wu; Bo Yang; Guanglei Zhang
Testimonials
‘In recent years, the law firm has continued to introduce new talents. It has continued to make breakthroughs and innovations in arbitration and will provide professional assistance to our company as soon as possible with professional replies.’
‘Yue Liu and Ruoting Xie are very reliable, and they can give a more detailed answer within a short time of understanding the case.’
‘Chungang Dong and his team provide effective services.’
‘The lawyers in the team have rich resources and experience.’
‘Mingxiu Wu, Bo Yang and Lingqin Wang have profound professional knowledge. The case handling reaches and exceeds expectations, and they can solve the disputes very well.’
Key clients
GNG Ocean Shipping Co. Ltd.
Subsidiaries of a Fortune 500 French company
A national oil company
A Chinese high-tech manufacture company
Harvest Capital
Beijing Medicare Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Goldstate Brilliance Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Two U.S. citizen and one of them is a scientist
Work highlights
- Advising the subsidiaries of a Fortune 500 French company on CIETAC proceedings.
- Represented GNG Ocean Shipping Co. Ltd. in disputes arising from cargo release during carriage.
- Representing a national oil company on an arbitration arising out of Sino-foreign offshore gas exploration.
China > Dispute resolution: Litigation: PRC firms Tier 2
Jingtian & Gongcheng‘s practice is commendable for the breadth of its expertise, with the deep bench of partners able assist with proceedings relating to trade, investment, corporate governance, construction and securities. The firm is also strong in international matters; Chungang Dong, dual-qualified in China and New York, is ‘well attuned to the needs of Western clients’, and advises on disputes relating to funds and equity transfers. Lei Wu leads the team as part of a broad practice that also includes IP and corporate work.Practice head(s):
Lei Wu
Other key lawyers:
Bangwei Xu; Chungang Dong; Sanqiao Xu; Ke Hu; Shuzhou Zhao; Shiqi Sun
Testimonials
‘The team we use, led by Chungang Dong, is creative, commercial and well attuned to the needs of Western clients.’
‘Chungang Dong – highly responsive, diligent, knowledgeable and good with clients. A trusted adviser.’
Key clients
Centrin Data Systems Ltd.
Beijing Chong Wen • New World Properties Development Co., Ltd.
GOME Group
China-Africa Development Fund
Beiqing Transmedia Co., Ltd.
Beijing Zhongduan Advertising Media Co., Ltd.
Primus Pacific Partners, Ltd.
Yang Jie
United Nations Global Compact
Switzerland Embassy in China
Air Liquide
Earnest & Young
Dun & Bradstreet
Standard & Poor’s
CITIC
China National Offshore Oil Corporation
China Africa Fund for Industrial Cooperation
Veolia
CR Medical
Xu Xiaochun (许晓椿) and Boyalife (博雅干细胞)
Hunan Shale Gas Development Co., Ltd. 湖南省页岩气开发有限公司
Lingzhi Fashion Sales (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (绫致时装销售（天津）有限公司) (an affiliate of Bestseller)
Tebon Securities Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Tak Television Corp.
Beijing Phoenix United Hospital Management Consulting Co., Ltd.
Nan Jiang
A state-owned trust company
China Post Communication Equipment Co., Ltd.
United Nations Global Compact
Vered Holdings
CITIC Private Equity Funds Management Co., Ltd
SinCo Technologies Pte Ltd
Beijing Nicetuan Technology Co., Ltd. (Nicetuan)
SB China Capital
Joyy Inc. (NASDAQ:YY)
Harves Capital
LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:LX)
CCB International (Holdings) Limited
ByteDance Co., Ltd
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Oppo Electronics Industry Co., Ltd.
Harbour BioMed Holdings Limited
Huawei Technology Co., Ltd.
Hytera Communications Ltd.
Intel Corporation
Joyy Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Shanghai Flydigi Electronics Tech. Co., Ltd.
Yangtze River Pharmaceutical Group
GNG Ocean Shipping Co. Ltd.
Kangdexin Composite Material Group Inc.
A Director & a Senior Executive of Hualing Xingma Automobile (Group) Co.,Ltd.
Founder Securities Co., Ltd.
CITIC Securities Co., Ltd.
CICC-Qianhai Development Fund Management Co.,Ltd.
Guangdong Guangzhou Daily Media Co., Ltd.
A Director of Kaidi Ecological and Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.
Yu Bin
China Hi-Tech Group Co., Ltd.
China P&T Appliances and its subsidiaries
Shanghai Providence Capital Lp
CrLand Group
BRC Group
Shimao Group
Huafa Group
K.Wah Group
CFLD Group
China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd.
Haitong Innovation Securities Investment Co., Ltd.
Bank of Hangzhou Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Goldstate Brilliance Asset Management Co., Ltd.
CashBus (Group) Finance Information Service Co., Ltd.
Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C.
3M China
Tennant Company
Dentsu
Henkel
Molex
Aptiv
Chlitina China
Tian An Property Insurance Company Limited
Hangzhou Ferrotec
JBT
CashBus (Group) Finance Information Service Co., Ltd.
China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd.
Haitong Innovation Securities Investment Co., Ltd.; Xinjiang Zhaoyin Xintou Tianshan Fund Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Goldstate Brilliance Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C. and its affiliates
Bank of Hangzhou Co., Ltd.
China Everbright Bank Co., Ltd., Shanghai Branch
Everbright Xinglong Trust Co., Ltd.
Great Wall Glory Securities Co., Ltd.
China Cinda Asset Management Co., Ltd.
China Great Wall Asset Management Co., Ltd.
CITIC Trust Co., Ltd.
CR Trust Co., Ltd.
China Insurance Investment Co., Ltd.
Taiping Asset Management Co., Ltd.
China Pacific Asset Management Co., Ltd.
CITIC-CP Asset Management Co., Ltd.
International Far Eastern Leasing Co., Ltd.
Agricultural Bank of China Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Luoyin Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Zhongli Group
Shanghai Beiyuan Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Jiaxing Zmax Optech Co., Ltd.
Jinyuan Huaxing Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Daying Comprehensive Economic Development Company
Galaxy Yuanhui Investment Co. Ltd
Fujian Yongying Finance Leasing Co. Ltd
Nuode Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented Yang Jie and Centrin Data Systems Ltd., the guarantors of a guarantee contract, in handling the contract disputes against Beiqing Media Co., Ltd.
- Represented CR Medical in a dispute arising out of an Invest-Operate-Transfer agreement in China.
- Represented a subsidiary of Beijing Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives in disputes arising from four series of contracts.
China > Investment funds: PRC firms Tier 2
The broad spectrum of investment funds work handled by Jingtian & Gongcheng varies from handling the establishment of RMB and offshore funds to advising funds on their investments. The team is also active in advising domestic and international clients on accessing the QFLP, QDLP, and QDIE programs. The practice is led by the highly experienced James Yong Wang, who previously worked for leading US firms. The team was bolstered in 2020 by the arrival of Eric Zou from Llinks Law Offices.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Firstred Capital
Amundi Asset Management
Sequoia Capital China
Zhen Fund
CBRE Global Investors
Mirae Asset Global Investments (HK) Limited
Oceanpine Capital
GTJA Investment Group
Miracle Plus
Anxin Capital Co., Ltd.
Danone
Meituan
Quidel Corporation
Sino IC Fund II
Huawei Hubble Investment
Work highlights
- Advised Firstred Capital on forming its first RMB buyout fund and the investors of such fund mainly include major insurance companies, renowned FOFs and listed companies.
- Acted for Amundi Asset Management on its WFOE establishment in Beijing, application for its QDLP qualification in Beijing and registration with the AMAC as a private fund manager.
- Advised Sequoia Capital China on its RMB fund formation with Starbucks to invest in the consumer goods industry.
China > Private equity: PRC firms Tier 2
Jingtian & Gongcheng has a thriving practice, assisting private equity houses, funds and private companies with financing at all stages of a companies lifecycle, from angel rounds through to pre-IPO financings. The group is routinely involved in investment transactions involving cutting edger industries; in 2020 Zhengzheng Hu advised Sequoia Capital on multiple investments in aerospace companies. In addition to investment transactions, the team also advises on complex restructuring mandates and has experience of red chip structures and employee stock ownership plans. Huang Yongqing leads the team, while Guanchun Dai advises FDI, M&A and venture capital issues as they relate to the TMT industry.Practice head(s):
Yongqing Huang
Other key lawyers:
Victor Wang; Zhengzheng Hu; Guanchun Dai; Jessie Fang; Lei Wang
Testimonials
‘Jessie Fang – great technical skills; responsive; understand business needs and provide advice with a good balance of legal and commercial considerations. We have great confidence in legal documents and advice provided by Jessie.’
‘The professional standard of their lawyers as a whole is very strong and they are very time-efficient in terms of their work responses, as well as being able to handle complex deals. They also offer quite flexible fee rates.’
‘Lei Wang (partner) has a wealth of experience and professional expertise, and he has strong problem-solving abilities, particularly in the fund investment and financing, and overseas listing projects.’
Key clients
Sequoia Capital
Suning Group
Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG)
Jintuo Capital
Starquest Capital
Yao Capital
Zhen Fund
YOUIBOT
Beijing Yuanxin Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Zhiliu Technology
Shenzhen Gaoling Muqi Private Equity Limited Partnership
Xiamen Gaoling Ruiqi Private Equity Limited Partnership
Tianjin Gaoling
Nuoyuan Enterprise Management Consulting Partnership
Zhuhai Jianheng Equity Investment Partnership
Hillhouse Fund IV, L.P.
Hillhouse Fund III, L.P.
HH Skyfield Holdin gs Inc.
HCBN Investment Holdings, Ltd.
Himalaya Capital
Heliconia Capital Management Pte. Ltd.
IDG Capital
Jiangsu Jiequan Guoxin New Resources Industry Investment Fund Partnership
Hangzhou XinFengwei Internet Technology Co., Ltd
Beijing Daodiguowei Internet Technology Co., Ltd
Beijing Percutek Therapeutics Co., Ltd.
Nanjing Huimu Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Beyond Science Co., Ltd
Volkswagen
Evernote China
Bank of China
Mirae Assets
General Atlantic
Sierra Wireless
C.BANNER INTERNATIONAL Holdings Limited (1028)
TCL
Daicel Corporation
Lupin Capital
FutureX Capital
Jiangxi Jemincare Group Co., Ltd.
CITIC PE
China Dental Group
AGIC Capital
Bianlifeng
Zhihu
Alphatecture Venture Fund Limited Partnership
China Life Capital Investment Company Limited
Huihua Fund Management Co., Ltd.
AVIC Rongfu Fund Management Co., Ltd.
SDIC Unity Capital Co., Ltd.
Huihua Fund Management Co., Ltd.
AVIC Rongfu Fund Management Co., Ltd.
SDIC Unity Capital Co., Ltd.
Intel Capital
SAIF
SBCVC
iQIYI, Inc.
Xiaomi Industry Fund
Ping An Ventures
Xiamen Semiconductor Investment Group
Jiantou Investment Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Kedu Healthcare Co., Ltd
Zhuhai Hidden Hill Modern Logistics Industry Equity Investment Fund (Limited Partnership)
Lightspeed China Partners
Capital Today
Sky9 Capital
Laiye Corporation
Alibaba Group
Sig Capital
360 Group
Huatai Securities Capital
SCC Capital
IDG Capital
Ba Capital
Delian Capital
Frees Fund
Dayone Capital
VSPN Group Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Sequoia Capital on the financing of I-Space.
- Advised Sequoia Capital on its financing of LandSpace.
- Acted for Hillhouse Capital in Series B round financing of New Ruipeng Pet Healthcare Group Co. Ltd.
China > TMT: PRC firms Tier 2
Jingtian & Gongcheng‘s strength lies in its corporate practice; the group works with leading TMT companies such as as Bytedance, Baidu and JD; financial institutions as sponsors; and innovative domestic companies on a range of M&A, capital markets and venture capital investment projects. Jinjin Chen is a key name in this regard, often assisting with the listing of tech start-ups on the Hong Kong and US stock exchanges. Beyond corporate transactional work, the firm also assists with copyright infringement and unfair competition disputes, as well as data protection and antitrust matters. Zhenhua Xiang and Huang Yongqing lead the dedicated TMT team.Practice head(s):
Zhenhua Xiang; Yongqing Huang
Other key lawyers:
Zhengzheng Hu; Xiang Gao; Yuanpeng Lang; Jinjin Chen
Key clients
Xiaomi Corporation
Bytedance
Missfresh
iQIYI
Ximalaya
Medbanks
Hive Box
360
VIPSHOP
MicroIdea
Sequoia Capital
Suning Group
Jintuo Capital
Starquest Capital
Yao Capital
Zhen Fund
Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG)
YOUIBOT
Beijing Yuanxin Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Zhiliu Technology
Lightspeed China Partners
Capital Today
Sky9 Capital
Laiye Corporation
Pinduoduo Inc.
Dingdong (Cayman) Limited
Vesync Co., Ltd
Legend Biotech
Icon Culture Global Company Limited
Shanghai Awinic Electronic Technology Co., Ltd
Actions Technology Co., Ltd.
VCREDIT Holdings Limited
HBM Holdings Limited
Activation Group Holdings Limited
Cheshi Holdings Limited
Sino-Entertainment Technology Holdings Limited
CCB International Capital Limited
CLSA Limited
Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited
Universal Music Publishing Group China
Turan Movie Inc.
Perfect Youth OST
Ant Group Co., Ltd.
Byte Dance
Haidilao International Holding Ltd,
Yihai International Holding Ltd
Joy Spreader Interactive Network Technology Co. Ltd
Yusys Technologies,Ltd
Wanda Film Co.
Sinqi Pharmaceutical Co.
Grace Fabric Technology Co. Ltd
3Sbio inc.
Doumob Technology Co.
China Transinfo
Sequoia
Matrix Partners
PreIPO & Private Stock
Redhill Capital
Alphatecture Venture Fund Limited Partnership
Miracle Plus
Oceanpine Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Bytedance Technology on a RMB 1.1bn investment in IReader Technology Co., Lt
- Advised Yalla Group Limited on its IPO.
- Advised Missfresh Limited on its Series F Financing.
China > Data protection: PRC firms Tier 3
Jingtian & Gongcheng is very capable in compliance projects and work with clients from the finance, healthcare, education and logistics sectors to ensure adherence with the latest developments in Chinese data regulations, as well as overseas regimes such as GDPR. Lizhi Yuan leads the practice and focuses solely on data protection work, though the group is also able to call upon the services of other partners in the dispute resolution and corporate departments.Practice head(s):
Lizhi Yuan
Key clients
Ant Group Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Ant Group on data compliance.
China > Intellectual property: PRC firms Tier 3
China > Labour and employment: PRC firms Tier 3
Jingtian & Gongcheng provides advice to Chinese and international clients on a range of labour and employment issues. In 2020, the team’s work included advising companies on responding to the COVID-19 epidemic, assisting with reorganisation projects, and representing employers in disputes with their employees. The practice is spread across a number of major Chinese cities. Youping Deng leads the practice from Beijing, and frequently acts in labour-related litigation. Xin Yu works across the Beijing and Shanghai offices and focuses on the TMT and financial services sectors; Minquan Shen is also based in Shanghai and handles both contentious and advisory employment matters. Xian Wujie joined the team in 2020, further adding to its strength in depth.Practice head(s):
Youping Deng
Other key lawyers:
Xin Yu; Minquan Shen; Wujie Xian
Testimonials
‘The team can base on the company’s actual situation in terms of business sector and management style to provide not only the specific legal advice but also an effective risk evaluation and management system. They help clients with complicated problems and are very cooperative and sufficient.’
‘We worked with the team of Wujie Xian. Xian has practiced in labor and employment field for 20 years with experience both as arbitrator and lawyer. He is very good at both dispute resolution and labour compliance and can provide practically operational solutions with strong business sense.’
‘The team has a very good understanding of local labour law practices and has a very experienced team.’
‘Wujie Xian’s professional expertise in the labour law field. Their fees are also very reasonable.’
Key clients
Denso
Alibaba
Nokia
CITICPE
ZTO Express
Digital Domain
Chinese Rowing Association
China Water Environment
Joyowo
Chopard
Hexun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
SPAX
Dajia Baoxian
Nobo Auto
Advance Intelligence Pte Ltd.
CEC Capital
Sequoia Capital
Legrand
Ernst & Young
Changan
Technicolor
CITIC Group
Ant Financial
iQiyi
Cheetah Mobile
Haidilao
Roshi
Shanghai Create Blue Print Co., Ltd.
Tiger Brokers
China Volant Industry Co., Ltd.
China Merchants Securities International Co., Ltd
Rinsing
Panasonic Energy
AsiaInfo
Rokid
Cloud Financial
iDailybread
OrionSrtar
Live Me
Sensoro
CIC
Goldstone
Acewill
Beijing Chuangxin Lezhi Information Technology Co, Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Denso on disputes between the company and its workers related to policies during the COVID-19 epidemic.
- Providing ongoing advice to Merck on compliance with Chinese labour law.
- Providing advice to China Water Environmental Group on compliance with labour and employment law.
China > Projects and energy: PRC firms Tier 3
In addition to handling M&A transactions involving energy and commodities assets, Jingtian & Gongcheng advises on the developments of projects globally. The team is particularly active in the mining sector, and has a focus on developments in Africa. Xiang Gao serves as practice head, with Linming Jin another name to note in the team.Practice head(s):
Xiang Gao
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
China Merchants Shekou Holdings
China Merchants Properties Development Limited
CCECC Sierra Leone Limited
Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd.
Haidilao International Holding Ltd.
China Harbour Engineering Co., Ltd.
Beijing Construction Engineering Group
China Gezhouba Group Co., Ltd.
HBIS Group Co., Ltd (河钢集团有限公司)
HBIS Resources Co., Ltd （河钢资源股份有限公司）
HBIS Group Beijing International Trading Co., Ltd （河钢集团北京国际贸易有限公司）
JLMAG Rare-Earth Co., Ltd （江西金力永磁科技股份有限公司）
Shandong Jingu Holding Group Co., Ltd（山东金谷控股集团有限公司）
Zibo Jinfu Mining Co., Ltd（淄博金富矿业有限公司）
Yuanping Steel Co., Ltd (原平钢铁有限公司)
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd.
Xinjiang Joinworld Co., Ltd.
China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co., Ltd.
Hongkong Excellen Mining Investment Co., Ltd.
Excellen Mining Holding (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.
Deziwa Mining S.A.S
Kambove Mining S.A.S
CNMC Huachin Mabende Mining S.A.
Chambishi Copper Smelter Limited
Lualaba Cooper Smelter S.A.
Shaanxi Zinc Industry Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised China Huaneng Group on its acquisition and delisting of HK-Listed Huaneng Renewable Corporation and relevant financing.
- Advised Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd. on its acquisition of the TMAC Resources Inc., a transaction involving the issue of maintaining the flow of royalties, fees and taxes to Inuit and Territorial governments in Canada.
- Advised China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited and China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co., Ltd. on a project in Djibouti, cooperating with a state-owned investment company Great Horn Investment Holdings SAS to expand a century-old port.
China > Real estate and construction: PRC firms Tier 3
Jingtian & Gongcheng is active across the full range of real estate matters, including advising on construction matters and M&A transactions involving real estate assets and companies. The practice is also experienced at advising on the issuing of asset-backed securities and IPOs of property developers. Fusheng Fu leads the Beijing-based team.Practice head(s):
Fusheng Fu
Other key lawyers:
Mingxiu Wu; Tao Yang; Lingqin Wang
Testimonials
‘The team lawyers have rich resources and experience.’
‘Mingxiu Wu, Tao Yang, Lingqin Wang have profound professional knowledge, the case handling has reached expectations or even exceeded expectations, and they can resolve disputes well.’
Key clients
China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Limited
Sino-Ocean Service Holding Limited
Country Garden Services Holdings Company Limited
China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.
Shirble Department Store Holdings (China) Limited
China State Construction International Holdings Limited
Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, UBS AG, Standard Chartered Bank and CLSA
Agile group
The Second Engineering Company of CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd.
FINANCIAL STREET HOLDINGS
BAOFENG PENSION
HONY CAPITAL
GUANGZHOU PANYU HAIYI REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD
ZHUHAI LONGFOR DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD
GUANGZHOU JINMAO REAL ESTATE CO., LTD
GUANGZHOU GUANYU COMMERCIAL OPERATION MANAGEMENT CO., LTD
CrLand Group
BRC Group
Shimao Group
Huafa Group
K.Wah Group
CFLD Group
KKR
Shui On Property & Grosvenor
ESR
Angelo Gordon
Hilltop
Black Kite Property
Storhub
Beijing First One Capital Management Ltd.
Beijing Capital Land Ltd.
Capital Jingzhong (Tianjin) Investment Co., Ltd. (Capital Urbanization)
Shinsun Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd
Radiance Holdings (Group) Company Limited
Datang Group Holdings Limited
Sunkwan Properties Group Limited
Leading Holdings Group Limited
Jiayuan Services Holdings Limited
Redsun Services Group Limited
Jiayuan International Group Limited
DaFa Properties Group Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Capital Jingzhong (Tianjin) Investment Co., Ltd. (Capital Urbanization) on the Demonstration Area of Beijing-Tianjin Cooperation—Future Science City Project.
- Advised Agile Group Holdings Limited on the issuance of senior notes.
- Advised Capital Jingzhong (Tianjin) Investment Co., Ltd. (Capital Urbanization) on the Capital·Meilinwan housing projects in Beijing.
China > Regional coverage: Guangdong Province: Guangzhou and Shenzhen Tier 3
Jingtian & Gongcheng‘s Guangzhou office broadened its corporate and M&A, shipping, international trade and international arbitration offering when it hired four partners from Wang Jing & Co, two partners from Wei Tu Law Firm and four partners from other local firms. Working closely with its Shenzhen office, it handles a steady flow of big-ticket Hong Kong IPOs, M&A and international arbitrations. The team is jointly led by Pengfei Xu and Bangwei Xu and includes Li Li, who joined from JunZeJun Law Offices and focuses on restructuring and insolvency, financing and real estate and construction matters; Jian Hu, Shuzhou Zhao and Bo Yang, who handle international trade, shipping, insurance and contentious matters; and Kehua Zhang who specialises in employment, IP and M&A matters. Xuan Zhou, Pengfei Xu and Sanqiao Xu are key names to note in its Shenzhen office.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The firm’s expertise in IPO projects can greatly help clients to arrange work plans in a forward-looking manner. They also have in-depth understanding of clients’ special industries and can make very targeted suggestions to help clients prevent legal risks to a great extent. Their professional legal service team covers investment and financing, litigation, policy and regulation research and other fields, and can provide customers with a package of legal solutions.‘
‘Jian Hu has experience of very large and heavy international arbitration disputes – including in London.‘
‘Jian Hu is a really calm lawyer to have on your side who works hard to get the job done.‘
Key clients
CCB International Capital Limited
CLSA Limited
Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited
Dompé farmaceutici S.p.A
Peugeot Group
Intel Corporation
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce
Whitworths Limited
Heineken Brouwerijen B.V.
IVE Group (Australia)
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (China) Ltd.
Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd
CITIC Securities
China > Restructuring and insolvency: PRC firms Tier 4
Jingtian & Gongcheng is highly active in the restructuring and insolvency space. The practice has a particular specialism in representing financial institutions such as funds who are investors in, or creditors of, insolvent companies. The team’s work encompasses multijurisdictional matters, particularly insolvencies involving debtors and creditors based in Hong Kong. Bangwei Xu leads the team, which is spread across the firm’s Beijing and Guangzhou offices.Practice head(s):
Bangwei Xu
Other key lawyers:
Peng Xie; Shiqi Sun
Key clients
Lingzhi Fashion Sales (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (an affiliate of Bestseller)
Work highlights
- Represented Lingzhi Fashion Sales (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., a creditor in the bankruptcy of Xinglong Group.
China > Regulatory/compliance: PRC firms
China > Life sciences and healthcare: PRC firms
China > Shipping: PRC firms
China > WTO/international trade: PRC firms
Jingtian & Gongcheng > Firm Profile
The firm: Jingtian & Gongcheng is one of the first private and independent partnership law firms in China. Since its establishment, Jingtian & Gongcheng is by now widely recognised as one of the top full service law firms in China and commands leading positions in various practices. It has always been deeply committed to serving its clients and protecting their interests, and therefore has deep, practical experience in many “first-of-its-kind” deals and cases. Jingtian & Gongcheng has won many acclaim and numerous awards from leading legal publications.
Areas of practice
Capital markets: In security offierings made by PRC companies on Chinese and international capital markets, the firm has been consistently ranked in Tier 1.
Investment and M&A: The firm’s M&A team has been active on acquisitions by foreign and domestic investors, as well as takeover and reorganisation of listed companies.
Major asset restructuring: The firm provides comprehensive and professional legal services to the major asset restructuring of large SOEs and private enterprises.
Dispute resolution: Its dispute resolution team is an industry leader in civil and commercial litigations, foreign-related dispute resolutions, as well as domestic and overseas commercial arbitration.
PE/VC: The firm not only advises international and domestic PEs and VCs but also has accumulated invaluable experience in representing investee companies and entrepreneurs in PE and VC deals.
Cross-border investment: The firm provides a one-stop, full suite of comprehensive legal services to help Chinese companies successfully complete cross-border investments in foreign jurisdictions.
Banking and finance: The firm provides sophisticated services on syndicated and commercial loans, project financing, financing leases, securitisation, non-performing assets and derivatives.
Asset management: The firm‘s legal team has deep knowledge, understanding and rich practical experience with representing clients across all asset classes.
Structured finance and derivatives: Jingtian & Gongcheng is one of the earliest law firms in China to provide legal services for asset securitization.
Fund formation: The firm ‘s lawyers with deep experience advising fund sponsors and investors in structuring funds that are tailored to their specific objectives.
Tax: The firm provides comprehensive and practical tax advice for domestic and international clients.
Real estate and construction: The firm has one of the most experienced real estate teams in China to assist clients on development, management, financing, sale or lease of industrial, commercial or residential estates.
Intellectual property: The IP team is known for skills and expertise in protecting IP rights through administrative and judicial systems.
Insolvency: The firm’s lawyers provide full legal services in consultation, transaction, collection and disposal of non-performing loans, distressed investments and other special situation investments for various clients.
Employment and labour: The firm advises clients on labour law issues and represents clients in labour disputes.
Cybersecurity and data privacy: The firm‘s cybersecurity and data privacy team diligently serve their clients across multiple industries and sectors.
Wealth management: The firm advises clients on family and private wealth management law issues and represents clients in family lawsuit and dispute resolution.
White-collar criminal defense: The firm has the practical experience, expertise and knowledge to successfully represent its clients.
Technology, media and telecoms: From the earliest IPO of China Mobile to the listing of internet companies, the firm has been at the forefront of this field.
Healthcare: The firm leads the market in advising the healthcare industry and it has won clients in pharmaceutical, medical device, hospital and medical waste management sectors in listings, M&A and PE deals.
Education: Jingtian & Gongcheng has a longstanding reputation in delivering commercial legal advice to the education industry.
Chairman: Mr Zhao Yang
Managing partners: Mr Zhao Yang, Mr Zhang Hongjiu, Mr Wang Weiguo, Mr Li Da, Ms Xiang Shuqin, Mr Gao Xiang, Mr Lang Yuanpeng
Number of partners: 200+
Number of lawyers: 500+
Languages: Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities and capital markets | Zhang Zhiqiang | zqzhang@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1080 |
| Securities and capital markets | Liang Chunwei | liang.chunwei@jintian.com | 010-5809 1099 |
| Banking and finance | Zhang Hongjiu | zhang.hongjiu@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1116 |
| Banking and finance | Wu Jiejiang | wu.jiejiang@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1234 |
| Foreign direct investment | Wang Weimin | wang.weimin@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1119 |
| Foreign direct investment | Li Zhuoru | li.zhuoru@jingtian.com | 021-2613 6208 |
| Mergers and acquisitions | Huang Yongqing | huang.yongqing@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1077 |
| Mergers and acquisitions | Dai Guanchun | dai.guanchun@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1005 |
| Private equity and venture capital | Hu Zhengzheng | hu.zhengzheng@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1277 |
| Private equity and venture capital | Deng Haiping | Deng.haiping@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1220 |
| Outbound investment | Dai Guanchun | dai.guanchun@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1005 |
| Outbound investment | Cheng Xiaofeng | cheng.xiaofeng@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1009 |
| Real estate | Fu Fusheng | fu.fusheng@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1002 |
| Telecommunications, media and technology | Gao Xiang | gao.xiang@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1179 |
| Telecommunications, media and technology | Zhang Rongsheng | zhang.rongsheng@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1055 |
| Security compliance and litigation | Sun Shiqi | sun.shiqi@jingtian.com | 021-2613 6212 |
| Security compliance and litigation | Gao Xiang | gao.xiang@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1179 |
| Security compliance and litigation | Liu Siyuan | liu.siyuan@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1385 |
| Healthcare | Ren Wei | ren.wei@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1286 |
| Healthcare | Lang Yuanpeng | lang.yuanpeng@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1189 |
| Infrastructure | Fu Fusheng | fu.fusheng@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1002 |
| Infrastructure | Gao Xiang | gao.xiang@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1179 |
| Infrastructure | Lang Yuanpeng | lang.yuanpeng@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1189 |
| Antitrust | Huang Yongqing | huang.yongqing@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1077 |
| Antitrust | Cheng Xiaofeng | cheng.xiaofeng@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1009 |
| Intellectual property | Zhao Ye | zhao.ye@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1011 |
| Intellectual property | Zheng Li | zheng.li@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1041 |
| Intellectual property | Angell Xi | xi.minjie@jingtian.com | 021-2613 6216 |
| Labour | Deng Youping | deng.youping@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1033 |
| Labour | Yu Xin | yu.xin@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1368 |
| Labour | Shen Minquan | Shen.minquan@jingtian.com | 021-2613 6217 |
| Restructuring and insolvency | Xu Bangwei | xu.bangwei@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1266 |
| Restructuring and insolvency | Deng Youping | deng.youping@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1033 |
| Dispute resolution | Xu Bangwei | xu.bangwei@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1266 |
| Dispute resolution | Dong Chungang | dong.chungang@jingtian.com | 010-5809 1016 |
| Family and private wealth management | Angell Xi | xi.minjie@jingtian.com | 021-2613 6216 |
| Tax | Hu Zhiqiang | hu.zhijiang@jingtian.com | 021-2613 6215 |
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Number of Partners : 200+ Number of lawyers : 500+Languages
Chinese English French German Japanese Korean- Banking and finance: PRC firms
- Capital markets: PRC firms
- Corporate and M&A: PRC firms
- Dispute resolution: Arbitration: PRC firms
- Dispute resolution: Litigation: PRC firms
- Investment funds: PRC firms
- Private equity: PRC firms
- TMT: PRC firms