Mr Zhiyi Ren > Fangda Partners > Shanghai, China > Lawyer Profile

Counting insurance entities, policy holders, and equity investors among its key roster of clients, Fangda Partners houses a team of Chinese regulatory lawyers with strong M&A transactional capabilities. The Shanghai-based duo of Grace Yu and Zhiyi Ren co-head the outfit, alongside Beijing’s Siyuan Pan, each specialising in financial regulatory issues and complex foreign investment in China. Also in Shanghai, Lily Yan has extensive expertise in supporting Chinese enterprises in their outbound investments, whilst Lianlian He is knowledgeable on insurance product matters.

With a ‘deep understanding’ of fintech, Fangda Partners is a popular choice for international and Chinese clients in the tech and financial service sectors seeking M&A, cross-border data transmission compliance, IP protection, and equity financing advice. The practice, which draws on expertise from the firm’s TMT, private equity, compliance, and financial industry groups, is jointly led by Amanda Zhou, Chen Bao, Kate Yin, and Grace Yu. Gil Zhang focuses on regulatory compliance, cybersecurity and data protection, while Zhiyi Ren specialises in financial markets, regulatory, and fund products. Jian Fang left the firm in 2023.