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Fangda Partners Offices

24/F, HKRI CENTRE TWO, HKRI TAIKOO HUI
288 SHI MEN YI ROAD
SHANGHAI 200041
China
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Mr Gil Zhang

Work Department
Data Protection, Regulatory/Compliance
Position
Partner
Career
Before joining Fangda in 2018, Mr. Zhang worked in Singapore as the general counsel for a US life science analytical instruments and medical device company in the Asia Pacific. Mr. Zhang also practiced law in two reputable PRC law firms in Shanghai, with primary focus on corporate and compliance as well as venture capital investment.
Languages
Chinese, English
Memberships
Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe and Asia (CIPP/E, CIPP/A) of International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) of IAPP
Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) of IAPP
Education
National University of Singapore, LL.M
East China University of Political Science and Law, LL.B
Lawyer Rankings
China > Data protection: PRC firms
With an impressive client roster featuring some of the most prominent players in the technology, banking and retail sectors, Fangda Partners maintains its standing as a leader in the area of data protection and cyber security issues, acting on data breach responses, compliance programs, and regulatory proceedings. Kate Yin, who demonstrates notable knowledge in regulatory compliance, with a further focus on cross-border matters relating to anti-corruption, export controls, and internal investigations, leads the practice with a footing in Beijing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. In Shanghai, Gil Zhang stands out as a key contact, noted for his ‘full understanding of client’s needs‘ when advising on cybersecurity matters and data compliance programs in a Chinese legislative and GDPR context. Counsel Huihui Li is experienced in internal compliance checks and assessments of tech-driven products.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Antitrust and competition: PRC firms
- Banking and finance: PRC firms
- Capital markets: PRC firms
- Corporate and M&A: PRC firms
- Data protection: PRC firms
- Dispute resolution: Arbitration: PRC firms
- Dispute resolution: Litigation: PRC firms
- Intellectual property: PRC firms
- Investment funds: PRC firms
- Labour and employment: PRC firms
- Life sciences and healthcare: PRC firms
- Regional coverage: Guangdong Province: Guangzhou and Shenzhen
- Private equity: PRC firms
- Real estate and construction: PRC firms
- Regulatory/compliance: PRC firms
- TMT: PRC firms