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Zhong Lun Law Firm Offices
23-31/F, South Tower of CP Center, 20 Jin He East Avenue
Chaoyang District
Beijing 100020
China
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Zhong Lun Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
China > Antitrust and competition: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm specialises in merger filing, antitrust compliance, consultation, investigation, and litigation. Its client roster features strong domestic and international corporations, including IBM, Tencent, and Shell (China). Yi Xue, co-head of antitrust and competition practice groups, specialises in competition, M&A, cybersecurity, and data protection. Yi jointly leads the group with Xiangwen Liu and Gary Gao. Peng Wu excels in anti-monopoly and competition matters, cross-border investment, and M&A transactions representing domestic and foreign multinational leading enterprises in the energy and information technology sectors. Frank Jiang is another name to note.Practice head(s):
Xiangwen Liu; Gary Gao; Yi Xue
Other key lawyers:
Peng Wu; Frank Jiang; Scott Yu; Maria Hou
Testimonials
‘Zhong Lun’s antitrust team collects and analyses relevant domestic and international cases, which is of great importance for enterprises to form internal decisions. We have had good cooperation with Zhong Lun.’
‘Peng Wu has rich anti-monopoly legal knowledge and experience.’
Key clients
Tongfang Knowledge Network Technology Co., Ltd.(Beijing)
Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co.,Ltd.
Shell (China) Limited
Motorola Solutions Inc.
Shenzhen Nanguo Energy Co.,Ltd.
Tongfang Knowledge Network Digital Publishing Technology Co.,Ltd.
China Academic Journals(CD Edition)Electronic Publishing House
Beijing Jingdong 360 degrees e-commerce Ltd.
Arm
Brembo S.p.A
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
CGGC
China Resources
CICC Capital
CNKI.net
DNE Group
Electricité de France (EDF)
EssilorLuxottica
GilbarcoVeeder-Root (GVR)
Great Wall Motor (GWM)
Guazi.com
Home Depot
Hyundai Mobis
IBM
L Catterton Asia
Leyard
Ly.com
NHU
Qualcomm
RHI Magnesita
Schneider Electric
SCE
SEMCORP
SIG Combibloc Group AG
TASLY
Tencent
Vip.com
Huizhou EVE Engergy Co., Ltd.
China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd.
Capitaland Investment
China Resources Wine Holding Co., Ltd. (CR Wine)
Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd.
CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group Co., Ltd.
Zijin Lithium(Hainan) Co., Ltd.
Tencent Technology(Beijing)Co.,Ltd.
Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation
Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation
BYD Auto Industry Company Limited
Owens CORNING (CHINA) Investment Company Limited
Guangzhou Guanggang Gases & Energy Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Galanz Household Appliances Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Beijing IQIYI Technology Co. LTD
Shenzhen Tencent Computer System Co., LTD.
Intercontinental Hotels Group (Shanghai) Ltd
Beijing Hanyi Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Tencent Music Entertainment (Shenzhen) LTD
Dreame Technology (Suzhou) Co., LTD
Shanghai Tomson Real Estate Development Co. LTD
Really Right Stuff, LLC
Shenzhen Interfocus Technology Co., LTD
Guangzhou 4399 Information Technology Co., LTD
Work highlights
China > Banking and finance: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm is a long-time major player in the banking and financial services arena; this is reflected in its client list of major Chinese and multinational financial institutions, including China Development Bank. The firm provides advice to financial institutions on their day-to-day operations, as well as playing a prominent role in advising on corporate governance, equity financing and financial disputes. Zhisong He, who specialises in corporate governance, financial products and trusts, and Chinese mainland capital markets matters, heads the financial services sector practice; Ting Yuan leads the banking and financial services industry group; and Xinyu Liu is head of the financial innovation and fintech industry group. Borong Liu is another notable point of contact in the practice.Practice head(s):
Zhisong He; Ting Yuan; Xinyu Liu
Other key lawyers:
Borong Liu; Wilson Wei Huo; Min Min; Dongyue Chen; Zhijie Zhang; Xiaoli Liu
Key clients
International Finance Corporation
China Development Bank
China United SME Guarantee Corporation
COFCO Trust Co., Ltd.
China Reform Securities Co., Ltd.
China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation
Shenzhen Z.S.Y. Capital Management Co., Ltd.
PICC Pension Limited
Hengfeng Bank Co., Ltd.
China Construction Bank Co., Ltd
China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd
China Guangfa Bank Co., Ltd
China Everbright Bank Co., Ltd
Ping An Bank Co., Ltd
Bank of Guangzhou Co., Ltd
Ford Automotive Finance (China) Limited
BYD Auto Finance Company Limited
Chery Huiyin Motor Finance Co., Ltd
Fortune Auto Finance Co., Ltd
Beijing Branch of China Great Wall Asset Management Co., Ltd.
China Yto Group Finance Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised China Construction Bank Corporation on the issuance of FITS Jianpu 2022-1 small and micro business loan asset-backed securities.
- Advised BYD Auto Finance Company Limited on the issuance of BYD Dynasty series retail auto loan asset-backed securities.
- Advised Ford Automotive Finance (China) Limited on the issuance of Fuyuan Series retail auto loan asset-backed securities.
China > Capital markets: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm offers a strong capital market team which is active in IPOs and has a strong presence in cross-border matters, acting for notable clients including Blackstone Group, Chinese Energy Engineering and Shanghai Yibu. At the head of the practice are Zhoujun Tang, who leads the mainland China capital markets practice and is highly experienced in representing domestic and international clients; William Jia, who is the head of the firm’s Hong Kong and overseas capital markets practice, and specialises in acting as PRC counsel on US and Hong Kong IPOs, as well as other offshore debt and equity offerings; Mingjun Chang; and Xiaodan Guo. Other key individuals to note are Anthony Zhao, Kefeng Li and Roy Zheng, who has expertise in the life sciences, healthcare, TMT and fintech sectors.Practice head(s):
Mingjun Chang; Zhoujun Tang; Xiaodan Guo; William Jia
Other key lawyers:
Anthony Zhao; Kejun Guo; Roy Zheng; Wenhao Ding; Jingli Mu; Kefeng Li
Testimonials
‘Zhong Lun’s legal services team has rich experience in capital markets.’
Key clients
Blackstone Group
Ascendent Capital Partners
L Catterton Asia
Lightspeed China
SoftBank Vision Fund
Noah Holdings Limited
Princeton Digital Group
Farizon Auto
Shenyang Fortune PRECISION Equipment Co., Ltd.
Range Intelligent Computing Technology Group Co., Ltd.
China Energy Engineering Co., Ltd.
Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd.
Hubei Wanrun New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Lvtong New Energy Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Frontop Digital Creative Technology Co., Ltd.
Camelot Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Smarter Microelectronics(Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Economic & Technological Development Zone State-Owned Assets Investment Corp.
Glory View Technology Co., Ltd.
North Light Venture Capital
Range Intelligent Computing Technology Group Company Limited
Brilliance Shineray Chongqing AUTOMOBILE Co., Ltd.
Dencare (Chongqing) Oral Care Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Hongjiu Fruit Co., Limited
Chongqing E-Pet Technology Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Wuzhou Century Culture Media Co.,Ltd.
Xi’an Tian He Defense Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenghe Resources Holding Co., Ltd.
GCL Energy Lithium Power New Energy Co., Ltd.
Huarong Chemical Co., Ltd.
CITIC Securities Company Limited
KEAF Investments Pets Ltd.
Tianqi Lithium Corporation
New Hope Group Co.,Ltd.
New Hope Liuhe Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Financial Holding Group Co.,Ltd.
China Mobile Equity Fund
China Mobile Investment Holding Co., Ltd.
Unisplendour Corporation
Guoxin Micro
Whirlpool (China) Co., Ltd
Ansteel Group
T.Y. Lin International Ltd.
Eagle Quest International Ltd.
Capcon Limited
Sichuan Qian Li Beoka Medical Technology Co.,ltd.
Qingdao Magene Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
AltoBeam Inc.
Shanghai Enflame Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Jaguar Microsystems Co., Ltd.
TREX Technologies
Shanghai Yibu Semiconductor Ltd.
Arcomicro Ltd.
Redhill Capital
Jadestone Capital
Zhejiang Overseas Chinese Industrial Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Electric Power Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised on the IPO of Atour Lifestyle on Nasdaq.
- Advised Shenyang Fortune Precision Equipment Co. Ltd. on the prospectus for its listing on the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
- Advised on the IPO of Guangdong Lvtong New Energy Electric Vehicle Technology Co.
China > Corporate and M&A: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm is one of the largest firms in China, which is reflected in its national footprint and its impressive client list that features market-leading Chinese and international multinationals and listed companies, companies involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, and a number of private equity funds which it advises on their investments into China. Shanghai-based David Wang leads the investment, M&A, and corporate governance practice group with Audry Li, who was involved in leading the firm’s most significant recent work, including the Series D financing of JAKA Rootics and JCET Groups venture capital. Anthony Zhao has extensive experience in acting as PRC counsel for clients in the manufacturing industry, while Scott Guan excels in cross-border investment mandates, and Zhe Yu is recommended for high-value cross-border joint ventures and restructuring matters in the semiconductor and manufacturing industries. Yunfan He and April Yan are also names to note.Practice head(s):
Scott Guan; Fei Wang; David Wang; Aron Hu; Audry Li; Zhe Yu
Other key lawyers:
Yunfan He; Anthony Zhao; April Yan; Wayne Wang; Luke Zhang; Ping Yao; Xueting Hu; Nina Liu
Testimonials
‘The Zhong Lun team that we work with has consistently delivered high-quality services. They are practical, business-like, and to the point. Zhong Lun is also strong in other areas beyond corporate and M&A practice, which makes it a great one-stop shop for all legal needs that may arise.’
‘I am particularly impressed with Zhe Yu and his team by their responsiveness and attention to details without losing sight of the big picture goal of their client.’
Key clients
Blackstone Group
Ascendent Capital Partners
L Catterton Asia
Lightspeed China
SoftBank Vision Fund
Noah Holdings Limited
Princeton Digital Group
Farizon Auto
Engineered Components & Systems LLC, dba CentroMotion
One Rock Capital Partners
SoftBank Vision Fund
Halma plc
SIG Group
Koch Industries
Allison Transmission
Metall Zug AG
Symrise AG
Matson, Inc.
Align Technology
Allegro Investment, Inc.
Analytic Partners, LP.
Baring Private Equity Asia
Boke (波克科技)
Bosch
Brunswick Corporation
Topgolf Callaway Brands Company
China Electronics Technology Avionics
Converse
Frontiers
Hanking Group (罕王集团)
Hendrix Genetics
Honeywell
Imerys
Jack wolfskin
JCET (长电科技)
NXP Semiconductors
Northman (新会北部精机)
Owens Corning
Polyplastics
S.C. Johnson
Sysmex
Texas Instruments
Wuxi Original (无锡欧瑞京)
Yulong Gold (玉龙股份)
Johnson Controls Inc.
Western Digital Corporation
Knauf International GmbH
Omni Logistics LLC
Converge Technology Solutions Corporation
Advanced Energy Industries
Purolite Corporation
TKAS AUTO STEEL COMPANY LIMITED
Tuan Sing Holding
SMS Group
Crane Holdings, Co.
Pipe China
Guangzhou City Construction Investment Ltd.
Honye Financial Services Limited
Unicom Innovation Equity Investment Management (Chengdu) Co., Ltd.
China Mobile Equity Fund
China Mobile Investment Holding Co., Ltd.
Unisplendour Corporation
Guoxin Micro
Whirlpool (China) Co., Ltd
Ansteel Group
T.Y. Lin International Ltd.
Eagle Quest International Ltd.
Capcon Limited
Sichuan Qian Li Beoka Medical Technology Co.,ltd.
Qingdao Magene Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
AltoBeam Inc.
Shanghai Enflame Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Jaguar Microsystems Co., Ltd.
TREX Technologies
Shanghai Yibu Semiconductor Ltd.
Arcomicro Ltd.
Redhill Capital
Jadestone Capital
CCB Housing Rental Fund
Sichuan Road and Bridge Group Co., Ltd.
China Railway Construction Corporation (International) Limited
Hoya
Shandong Innovation Group
SIGA
brenntag
Futon Cummins
COVA Acquisition Corp.
China Logistics Group
Farfetch
Melqart
VIP.COM
CNKI
CNCBI
Liaoning Bora Group
Cummins
Zippo
Beike
Baowu Steel
CMA CGM
Guazi
TDCX
China Resources Land Holdings Co., Ltd.
CITIC Chengkai (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
China Minsheng Banking Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Anju Jianye Investment Operation Co., Ltd.
China Huarong Asset Management
China Jinmao
Zhongliang Real Estate Group Shenzhen Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
CapitaLand Group
Ping An Real Estate Company Ltd.
Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd
Guangdong Xinda Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Branch of Kerry (China) Project Management Co., Ltd.
China Resources Cestbon Beverage (China) Co., Ltd.
Huatai United Securities Co., Ltd.
China Southern Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Boshi Fund Management Co., Ltd.
AVIVA-COFCO Life Insurance Company Limited
OCT (Hainan) Group Co., Ltd.
Henry Fok Ying Tung Group
Kingdee International Software Group Co., Ltd.(00268)
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (the buyer)
Jiangxiaobai Holdings Limited
Princeton Digital Group
Chaos Investment
Vlinker Cayman Limited
China C&D Equity Investment LLC.
KhazanahNasionalBerhad
Picus China Gmbh
InnoLight （300308）
Chinalco Advanced Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Range Intelligent Computing Technology Group Company Limited
Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Runze (Langfang) Digital Information Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Overseas Chinese Industrial Co., Ltd.
Beijing Energy International Holding Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Industrial Urban Development Group Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Softbank Vision Fund II on its RMB300m investment in JAKA Robotics as a co-investor of the total RMB one billion Series D financing of JAKA Robotics.
- Advised JCET Group on a $700m joint venture greenfield project.
- Advised Omni Logistics, LLC on its acquisition of AGW Group companies.
China > Data protection: PRC firms Tier 1
Cybersecurity and data protection at Zhong Lun Law Firm sits within the wider scope of the firm’s IP practice, giving clients a unique breadth of knowledge spanning the internet, big data and cloud, autonomous driving, AI and IoT industries. Data security and privacy protection, data compliance due diligence and cybersecurity compliance systems are all handled regularly by the firm. Other matters the team handles include GDPR compliance and the protection of critical information infrastructure. IP specialists Jihong Chen and Yongjun Ni co-chair the practice assisting with data-related issues. Peng Cai specialises in data protection and privacy matters such as privacy and data security risk control, cross-border data compliance, and data compliance planning. Jeffrey Liu focuses on data privacy-related issues within the finance industry, while Yang Zhou works on TMT-related data protection issues.Practice head(s):
Jihong Chen; Yongjun Ni
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is highly professional and has been deeply involved in the field of data security for a long time. They have abundant resources and are good at handling large-scale projects such as data export declaration and standard contract filing within the group company.’
‘Jihong Chen has a background in science and engineering, so has long-term and in-depth research on personal information protection and data security issues, as well as rich practical experience.’
Key clients
Sinoiov
Yuexiu Group
Merchants Union Consumer Finance Company
Perfect Diary
VIDAA
Bosch
Baihang Credit Services Corporation
The Credit Card Centre of China (CITIC) Bank
Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co.
Lenovo
Victoria’s Secret
Vaillant
Farfetch
BSH
Cognex
PURE Juicer Company LLC
A. Menarini (China) Holding Co.
Yusen Logistics Co.
Project Management Institute
Moose Trading Shanghai Co.
Blue Bottle Coffee (China) Company
Work highlights
- Advised Sinoiov on its data regulatory issues.
- Advised Yuexiu Group on its digital transformation.
- Advised Merchants Union Consumer Finance Company on IPO data compliance.
China > Dispute resolution: Arbitration: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm has ‘almost unrivalled experience in international arbitration‘ and is consistently instructed by major Chinese and international businesses to handle high-stakes proceedings. Among the team’s several experienced practitioners are Gary Gao; HKIAC arbitrator Wilson Wei Huo; Wei Sun, who is a construction, infrastructure, energy, finance and real estate disputes specialist; and ‘standout partners‘ Lijun Cao and Huawei Sun. Other key names include corporate disputes expert Baosheng Zhang, and Dong Feng and Binbin Sun, who both maintain active arbitration practices. The next line of lawyers features Sylvia Jiang, a panelist arbitrator at the Dalian International Arbitration Court; Fan Wu, whose broad practice encompasses arbitration and enforcement work; Jie Ma, who ‘delivers practical solutions‘; Xingyu Huang, a partner in the team since early 2022; and Chenxi Xie, who acts in disputes over construction, finance and international sales of goods.Practice head(s):
Lijun Cao; Baosheng Zhang; Dong Feng; Binbin Sun
Other key lawyers:
Gary Gao; Wei Sun; Wilson Wei Huo; Huawei Sun; Sylvia Jiang; Fan Wu; Xingyu Huang; Chenxi Xie; Guolin Li; Jie Ma
Testimonials
‘The Zhong Lun team demonstrates strong professional abilities and a dedicated attitude. Able to provide timely analyses and solutions to the problems encountered during the progression of cases.’
‘Actively cooperates with other teams of lawyers to advance the progress of a case in a favourable direction. A wealth of experience in handling key aspects of the arbitration procedure. Zhong Lun Law Firm is an impressive and excellent law firm.’
‘Outstanding legal expertise and great commitment to clients. They always put the interests of clients first, and treat every case with a high level of responsibility and professionalism.’
‘Regardless of the size of the case, they will go all out to accurately analyse the problem in a professional and responsible manner, and provide practical solutions.’
‘Zhong Lun has a really first-rate team, with excellent strength in depth. They have almost unrivalled experience in international arbitration and standout partners in Lijun Cao and Huawei Sun.’
‘Lijun Cao is an excellent lawyer and team leader, who can understand clients’ needs, has rich experience, and is good at making strategic decisions.’
‘Huawei Sun has excellent professional ability, can form a comprehensive and effective litigation strategy, and has excellent English drafting and English defence-side abilities.’
‘Jie Ma has the ability to grasp the big picture when dealing with complex issues, and is very knowledgeable about the legal process. Delivers practical solutions.’
Key clients
Aktiebolaget Sandvik Materials Technology
COFCO Trust Co., Ltd.
China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation
Cargill Inc.
Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM)
CW Baice Limited
China Oilfield Services Company Limited Tianjin Branches
Lualaba Copper Smelter S.A.S.
China Electronic Technology Group Corporation
BCEG International Co., Ltd
China Energy Engineering Group Hunan Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd
Beijing Guoxin Holiday Travel Service Co., Ltd.
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
Guangdong Owgels Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
China Oil & Gas Pipeline Network Corporation (PipeChina) Xinjiang Coal to Natural Gas Export Pipeline Co., Ltd.
CDH Investments
CNODC International Holding Limited
Qingdao Conson Financial Holdings Co., Ltd
Beijing Shougang International Engineering and Technology Co., Ltd.
China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd.
Tianhe Cheng (Tianjin) Real Estate Investment Co., Ltd.
Jinggong Steel International Co., Limited
Beijing EVERYWAY Traffic & Lighting Tech. Co., Ltd.
China Energy Engineering Group Guangdong Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd
China Railways Shanhaiguan Bridge Company
China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Corporation
China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited
Guangfa Securities Asset Management (Guangdong) Corporation Limited
Zhejiang Huizun Investment Management Co. Ltd.
Sha Jianyuan
Chengdu Boyuan Tianhong Investment Partnership (L.P.)
Chengdu Boyuan Tengyi Investment Partnership (L.P.)
Lhasa Jiayi Henghe Investment Center (L.P.)
Lhasa Yongze Jiaheng Investment Center (L.P.)
China Gezhouba Group Company Limited
Tibet Defenghao Venture Capital Partnership (L.P.)
Chengdu Defenghao Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
CMEC Comtrans International Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acted for Aktiebolaget Sandvik Materials Technology in an ICC arbitration against a major Chinese SOE.
- Assisted Cargill Inc with the recognition and enforcement of an arbitral award in Mainland China.
- Represented Qingdao Conson Financial Holdings Co in an arbitration regarding a financial dispute.
China > Dispute resolution: Litigation: PRC firms Tier 1
‘A well-deserved first-tier law firm‘, Zhong Lun Law Firm is sought out by both major Chinese and international businesses to appear in high-profile civil and commercial disputes before China’s Supreme People’s Court, as well as the higher people’s courts and intermediate people’s courts. The leadership team comprises energy and natural resources sector expert Lijun Cao and securities litigation specialist Baosheng Zhang, along with Dong Feng, Binbin Sun, Feng Wang, Shengfeng Xu, Bing Wang and Chenbiao Li. Other active litigators are Xiangwen Liu, whose track record includes a high volume of domestic and international disputes; former judges Chongwen Li and Changyu Fu; Wei Sun, who has ‘rich experience in dispute resolution‘; securities and corporate litigation expert Wei Zhou; and Decai Zhang, who acts in heavyweight litigation involving corporate transactions and IP issues. Focused on construction, corporate equity and financial litigation, Xingyu Huang was raised to partner in January 2022.Practice head(s):
Lijun Cao; Baosheng Zhang; Dong Feng; Binbin Sun; Feng Wang; Shengfeng Xu; Bing Wang; Chenbiao Li
Other key lawyers:
Xiangwen Liu; Chongwen Li; Changyu Fu; Wei Sun; Wei Zhou; Decai Zhang; Xiangming Yi; Xingyu Huang; Fan Wu
Testimonials
‘The most experienced team of professional lawyers engaged in securities litigation in China.’
‘Able to sort out complicated facts rigorously and conscientiously, quickly summarise the focus of disputes, propose solutions in a targeted manner, and design a comprehensive response strategy. The billing is transparent and reasonable.’
‘Strong levels of professionalism and timely work feedback.’
‘Conscientious and responsible!’
‘Very good at handling major, difficult and complex securities litigation.’
‘A well-deserved first-tier law firm.’
‘Combines rich practical experience and real inter-disciplinary cooperation to provide clients with great overall services and advice. Accurately grasps clients’ needs to provide the best solutions.’
‘Wei Sun has profound knowledge of legal theory, rich experience in dispute resolution, and a successful winning rate.’
Key clients
North Industries Group Red Arrow Co., Ltd.
China Securities Co., Ltd.
Ye Chiu Metal Recycling (China) Ltd.
Hitachi (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Sinopec Marketing Co., Ltd.
State Development & Investment Corporation
Dongxing Securities Co., Ltd.
Beijing Urban Construction Group Co. LTD
China Petroleum International Corporation
China Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Corporation
Tongxiang Helios Homeware Co., Ltd.
SAP (China) Co., Ltd.
Pfizer Investment Co. Ltd.
Peking University Founder Group Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou KingMed Diagnostics Group Co., Ltd.
Jiangxi Tourism Group Co., Ltd.
China United Travel Co. Ltd.
BitDeer Group
Huarong Yufu Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Air China Limited
Versace Shanghai Limited
China Meheco Group Co., Ltd.
China Life Healthcare Investment Co., Ltd.
Pfizer Investment Co. Ltd.
Beaufour-Ipsen (Tianjin) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Tibet Jiuzheng Capital Investment Co., Ltd.
Guizhou Zhongyida Co., Ltd.
China Meheco Group Co., Ltd.
Agricultural Bank of China
Nanning Jianning Water Investment Group Co., Ltd.
SuperMap Software Co., Ltd.
New Journey Health Technology Group Co., Ltd.
China Communications Construction Co., Ltd.
China Harbour Engineering Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
China Tianchen Engineering Corporation
Xiamen Wuhe Investment Construction Group Co., Ltd.,
Golden Winner Investment Limited
Beijing Huijin Lifang Investment Management Center (L.L.P.)
Lummy Yi Yao, Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical Co., ltd.
Jinchuan Yangjiawan Hydroelectric Power Co., Ltd.
Zhonghai Shengrong (Beijing) Capital Management Holding Ltd.
Shengjing Bank Co., Ltd. Shenyang Shenhe Branch
China Oilfield Services Company Limited Tianjin Branches
Lualaba Copper Smelter S.A.S.
China Electronic Technology Group Corporation
BCEG International Co., Ltd
China Energy Engineering Group Hunan Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd
Beijing Guoxin Holiday Travel Service Co., Ltd.
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
Guangdong Owgels Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
China Oil & Gas Pipeline Network Corporation (PipeChina) Xinjiang Coal to Natural Gas Export Pipeline Co., Ltd.
CDH Investments
CNODC International Holding Limited
Qingdao Conson Financial Holdings Co., Ltd
Beijing Shougang International Engineering and Technology Co., Ltd.
China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd.
Tianhe Cheng (Tianjin) Real Estate Investment Co., Ltd.
POWERCHINA LTD. Sucursal Argentina, SINOHYDRO PANAMA S.A.
Jinggong Steel International Co., Limited
Beijing EVERYWAY Traffic & Lighting Tech. Co., Ltd.
China Energy Engineering Group Guangdong Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd
China Railways Shanhaiguan Bridge Company
China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Corporation
Evergrande Group Changsha Properties Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Xuelin Group Co., Ltd.
Wuzhou Urban Construction Investment Development Co., Ltd
SHENZHEN CAPITAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Yangming Yude Education Investment Co., Ltd.
China Minsheng Banking Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen China Merchants Ping An Asset Management Corporation Limited
Shenzhen Jincheng Long-term Capital Management Co., Ltd.
China Development Bank
China United SME Guarantee Corporation
COFCO Trust Co., Ltd.
China Reform Securities Co., Ltd.
China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation
Shenzhen Z.S.Y. Capital Management Co., Ltd.
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Jin Hui Yuan Electric Power Group Co. Ltd.
Beijing Yizhuang Investment Holding Ltd.
Tianjin Jinnan Blogis International Logistics Co., Ltd.
Shenyang Yuanda Aluminium Industry Engineering Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Yuexiu Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Haitong Securities Co., Ltd.
TTM Technologies, Inc.
Inari Amertron Berhad
Cohu, Inc.
Acora Limited
Export Trading Group
OSI Group
Olam Agri Group
Citrovita Agro Industrial Ltda.
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Hexagon AB
China Development Bank
Sichuan Development Finance Leasing Co., Ltd.
Toyota Tsusho (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Sichuan Branch
Sichuan Qingfeng Modern Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Xiamen International Bank Co., Ltd.
Chengdu Chunlei Technology Venture Capital Partnership(L.P.)
Zoneco Group Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Xunyou Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Haohua Energy Resource Co., Ltd.
Ping An Securities Co., Ltd
China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd.
Guosen Securities Co., Ltd.
Talkweb Information System Inc.
Shenzhen Chuangyuan Water Environment Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Customs of the People’s Republic of China
Ping An Bank Co., Ltd. Wuxi Branch
Ping An Bank Co., Ltd.
Hua Xia Bank Co., Ltd. Hanzhongmen Sub-branch
Bank of Jiangsu Co., Ltd. Nanjing Zhujiang Road Subbranch
Bank Of Beijing Co., Ltd. Nanjing Branch
HaiNan Province Water Conservancy & Hydropower Survey, Design & Research Institude Co., Ltd.
Hainan Giant Star Technology Co., Ltd.
Bank of China Limited Hainan Branch
China Construction First Group Corporation Limited
Hainan Haiyao Co., Ltd.
Hainan Airport Infrastructure Co., Ltd.
Hainan Equity Exchange Co., Ltd.
Hainan Free Trade Port Construction Investment Fund Co., Ltd.
Hainan Finance and Investment Group Co., Ltd.
China Development Bank Corpration Hainan Branch
Hainan Haijin Securities Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Hainan Financial Holdings Co., Ltd.
Office of Hainan Venture Capital Guidance Fund Management Committee
Hainan Branch of China Great Wall Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Hainan Provincial Department of Transportation
Haikou Jiangdong New Area Administration
PenYao E. P
China Cinda Asset Management Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Branch
Gezhouba Group Co., LTD.
China Cinda Asset Management Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Branch
Shanghai Construction Engineering Group
Longfor Group
Phoenix media
Gemdale Corporation
Work highlights
- Represented North Industries Group Red Arrow Co., Ltd. in misrepresentation lawsuits.
- Represented Guoneng Yinglite Energy and Chemical Group Co in a series of acquisition and asset transaction-related disputes.
- Representing Jiangsu Tourism Group in a dispute over control of China United Travel.
China > Fintech: PRC firms Tier 1
From transaction structuring, to compliance review, to business formation, Zhong Lun Law Firm is equipped to advise financial institutions, big data companies, and large internet players with a range of mandates related to fintech and financial innovations. The team's expertise encompasses data breaches, loan facilitation, cloud computing and data compliance investigations – with the team able to advise both on compliance with Chinese regulation and international policy such as GDPR. A trio of partners heads up the team: Scott Yu and Zhisong He jointly head the financial services practice, while Jeffrey Liu leads the financial innovation & fintech industry groups. Liu assists clients such as government departments and multinational corporations with issues such as cybersecurity and data protection. Jihong Chen is a key contact for data infrastructure matters, while Roy Zheng is well-placed to advise private equity and venture capital funds on investments in the fintech sector.Practice head(s):
Zhisong He; Scott Yu; Jeffrey Liu
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Baring Private Equity Asia
Farfetch
L’Occitane
Royal Caribbean International
Clarks
Baihang Credit
China Construction Bank Fintech
Ant Group
Tenpay
Du Xiaoman Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Mastercard
the Credit Card Centre of China CITIC Bank
China Merchant Bank (CMB)
IM Motors
Noah Holdings Private Wealth and Asset Management Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Baihang on conducting compliance work, focusing on balancing the financial risk control objectives with the protection of personal rights and interests in relevant personal information processing activities.
- Advised China Construction Bank Fintech on the compliance rectification for the launch of fintech products, as well as the establishment of a comprehensive data compliance system.
- Advised Ant Group on conducting systematic data source review work by formulating data procurement compliance review tools, summarizing the review experience and key points of data procurement.
China > Intellectual property: PRC firms
Zhong Lun Law Firm‘s ‘extremely knowledgeable, experienced and practical‘ IP team is consistently mandated to resolve major disputes in China, as well as to safeguard clients’ IP rights. Internationally, the practice’s experience encompasses several Belt and Road projects that require strategic IP protection plans. Among the firm’s several experienced practitioners, Peter Ni and Jihong Chen co-lead the IP group; Dongxiao Ma and Yonghong Wang jointly head the IP licensing and enforcement practice; Jimmy Huang leads the firm’s trade mark prosecution offering; and Cliff Yang heads the patent prosecution team. The department also includes Ping Gu, who ‘provides strong strategic advice‘; Yuanchao Ma, a former managing partner of Co-effort Law Firm LLP; Bisheng Shi, who serves as the executive director of the China Intellectual Property Research Association; IP licensing and enforcement expert Helen Cheng; and Peng Zhang, a specialist in TMT-related IP disputes. Shuman Zhang is a key associate.Practice head(s):
Jihong Chen; Peter Ni; Dongxiao Ma; Yonghong Wang; Jimmy Huang; Cliff Yang
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Zhong Lun trade mark and copyright practice is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and practical – provides great value.’
‘The attorneys in this practice are very practical and business savvy.’
‘They understand companies’ strategic business needs and where to focus resources. They are also very responsive and excellent at keeping clients on track with their many different matters.’
‘The lawyers of this law firm have rich practical experience.’
‘Responds quickly and promptly to clients – obtains favourable judgments in patent cases.’
‘Jimmy Huang is extremely knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘Jimmy Huang and the team are exceptional. They are practical, smart, responsive, and very respectful regarding budgets, timings, and other business needs.’
‘Ping Gu provides strong strategic advice.’
Key clients
Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Co., Ltd.
Microsoft Mobile Alliance Internet Services Company
Roxtec AB
Huntsman Textile Effects Switzerland GmbH
CR C’estbon Beverage (China) Co. Ltd.
Jiangsu Favored Nanotechnology Co., Ltd.
Netgear (Beijing) Net Technology Co., LTD
Abiomed, Inc.
JCET Group Co., Ltd
Babybus (Fujian) Network Technology Co., Ltd
Kulicke & Soffa Industries
Shenzhen Xinhao Photoelectric Technology Co., LTD.
Dongguan Jingbo Optoelectronic Co., LTD
MRSI SYSTEMS LLC
Kautex Textron GMBH & Co
100% Speedlab, LLC
Beijing Sogou Science and Technology Development Co., LTD
Organic Waste Systems
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Google Inc.
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE)
Dyson Technology Limited / Dyson Technology (Shanghai) Limited
TCR IP HOLDINGS, LLC
Shenzhen Chow Tai Fook Online Media Co., Ltd.
Treasury Wine Estates Vintners Ltd
Beam Suntory, Inc.
CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
SUPER BOCK GROUP, SGPS, S.A.
Wilton Industries, Inc.
Align Technology Inc.
Thom Browne Japan, Inc.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG & Daimler Truck AG
Live Nation Worldwide, Inc./ Insomniac Holdings, LLC
LES PUBLICATIONS CONDE NAST S.A.S.
MANNA PRO PRODUCTS, LLC
Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited
Beijing IQIYI Technology Co. LTD
Shenzhen Tencent Computer System Co., LTD.
Intercontinental Hotels Group (Shanghai) Ltd
Beijing Hanyi Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Tencent Music Entertainment (Shenzhen) LTD
Dreame Technology (Suzhou) Co., LTD
Shanghai Tomson Real Estate Development Co. LTD
Really Right Stuff, LLC
Shenzhen Interfocus Technology Co., LTD
Guangzhou 4399 Information Technology Co., LTD
Viessmann Group GmbH & Co. KG
Intel Corporation
Douyin Co., Ltd.
Electric Connector Technology Co., Ltd.
AnX Robotica (Wuhan) Co., Ltd.
Honeywell International, Inc.
Corephotonics Ltd.
Yum China Holdings, Inc.
Schüco International KG
Wal-Mart (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Bang & Olufsen Enterprise Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
TAKUMA Co., Ltd.
China Resources C’estbon Beverage (China) Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou VIP Information Technology Co., Ltd
Guangdong Galanz Enterprises Co., Ltd.
Hkc Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Elan Microelectronics Corp.
Acon Technology co., Ltd.
Yuexiu Group
Sansheng Intellectual Education Technology Co., Ltd.
HUAXIN Technology Co., Ltd.
Bloomage Biotechnology Corporation Limited
WAGTI.INC
SHENZHEN MEIXIXI CATERING MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
Motorola Solutions Inc.
Huawei Digital Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Oracle (China) Software System Co. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented OPPO, as plaintiff, in 5G Standard Essential Patent cases in Beijing Intellectual Property Court.
- Represented Microsoft Mobile Alliance Internet Services Company, as defendant, in trademark infringement cases.
- Successfully represented Roxtec AB, as plaintiff, in a trade mark infringement case.
China > Investment funds: PRC firms Tier 1
Widely respected for its advice on China-related investment funds, Zhong Lun Law Firm acts for several high-profile private equity and venture capital entities, along with emerging growth companies, on major capital raising deals. The full-service practice additionally covers all aspects of a fund’s operations, including fund raising and formation, investment activities, operations, compliance, and portfolio management. The team's leading figures are fund formation expert Catherine Chen; Ping Zhang, who advises on the formation, operation and investment projects of domestic and offshore private investment funds (as well as their management entities); and Joey Zhou, whose practice covers managers' registration, fund formation, investments, management, and liquidation. Other active advisers are Zhenyu Zhang in Hangzhou; and Ursula Li, who assists with fund formation work. Within the associate ranks, Yanlun Meng advises on private equity and real estate fund formation, while senior Yan Liu is also experienced in investment fund structuring.Practice head(s):
Catherine Chen; Ping Zhang
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
China Guoxin
CAS CAPITAL
3E Bioventures Capital
CICC Capital
Beijing Cloud Angel Investment Management Co
Nantong Xinyuan Investment Development
Nantong Zilang Private Equity Fund Management
Suzhou Industrial Park Haohai Chin Chen Investment Management
Comprehensive Reform and Experiment (Hangzhou) Equity Investment Fund Partnership
National Reform Science and Technology Fund Partnership
Gongqingcheng Runhui Investment Management Partnership
Work highlights
- Advised China Guoxin on the formation of four Chinese funds in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Qingdao and Xi’an.
- Advised CAS CAPITAL on the formation of Qilu Science City Science and Technology Innovation Investment Fund in Ji’nan.
- Advised 3E Bioventures Capital on the formation of RMB fund III.
China > Labour and employment: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm‘s range of employment law services includes advice on trade secrets and non-compete clauses, employment immigration and occupational health. The firm also regularly provides its large number of corporate and SOE clients with dispute resolution representation. The team is jointly led by trade union and collective bargaining specialist Haiyan Duan, internal HR policy expert Yeping (Carol) Zhu and regulatory compliance lawyers Gary Gao and Xiangwen Liu. Further names to note include the restructuring focussed Anderson Zhang and the highly recommended April Yan, who is dual qualified in the PRC and New York. The team is supported by a number of associates including Sophie Li and Jie Zha. The firm is praised by clients for providing ‘practical and effective solutions‘.Practice head(s):
Xiangwen Liu; Gary Gao; Yeping (Carol) Zhu; Haiyan Duan
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They have both Chinese and English service capabilities and keep up with market developments in a timely manner.’
‘Lawyer April Yan is flexible in her approaches and and gets fast results.’
‘Zhong Lun has been our external retained legal counsel for years – the labour team demonstrates exceptional expertise and a proactive approach in addressing client concerns, providing prompt responses and practical and effective solutions.’
‘April (Jingan Yan) and her team demonstrate exceptional expertise and a proactive approach in addressing client concerns, providing prompt responses and practical and effective solutions.’
‘The team has strong professionalism, provides timely responses to customers, and shows strong flexibility to meet customer needs as much as possible.’
‘Lawyer Yan Jingan (April Yan) has a strong sense of customer service, and tries her best to make her and her team a one stop shop to create convenience for clients.’
Key clients
Daimler’s PRC Affiliates (including Daimler Greater China Ltd., Mercedes-Benz Auto Finance Ltd., and Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service Co. Ltd, Daimler Trucks and Buses (China) Ltd.)
Cummins (China) Investment Co.
Total’s PRC Affiliates (including Total Energy (Beijing) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., Total Petrochemicals (Shanghai) Ltd., Total (China) Investment Co., Ltd.)
Danone
Sinopec Group
NXP
Dr. Schildbach Finanz-GmbH
Emerson
Mobil
OPPO
Shanghai Atour Business Management (Group) Co., LTD
Halma
Coach
Texas Instrument
Walmart
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Eastman Chemical Co
Wabtec Corporation
Crane Holdings, Co
Yun Zhang Hu Tianjin Technical Co., Ltd.
CD Capital
Blue Bottle Coffee
I-Mab
Occumension Therapeutics
Videndum Media Solutions
Work highlights
- Advising Total Energy (Beijing) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. on establishing a comprehensive employment compliance system.
- Advised ABS on employee transfer issues related to its spin-off transaction.
- Represented Wabtec Corporation’s affiliated company in a series of labour disputes with an same employee.
China > Life sciences and healthcare: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm‘s dedicated healthcare and life sciences practice is recommended for its breadth of capability in this space, covering M&A deals, investment funds, compliance advice and litigation, including trade secrets infringement cases. Changyu Fu is recommended for disputes and arbitration work in this field, including antitrust and criminal matters. Jim Qiu, who specialises in compliance advice for multinational clients operating in China, is also key, as is healthcare and medical technology IP expert Helen Cheng. Dongmei Wang and Yongbin Ge are further names to note. Among the more junior partners, medical product liability disputes expert Yuru Zuo and Qi Lan, who brings the experience of formerly having worked at the State Intellectual Property Office, are the standout names, while associate Shuman Zhang is also highly recommended. Clients describe the team as 'customer-focused, responsive, and problem-solving'.Practice head(s):
Helen Cheng; Changyu Fu; Dongmei Wang; Yongbin Ge; Jim Qiu
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team of lawyers performed well in providing services for our Healthcare investment project. Their professionalism and legal knowledge are profound, and they are comfortable in applying regulations. They are customer-focused, responsive, and problem-solving. Excellent teamwork and smooth communication.’
‘Deep expertise and a great service attitude. Always responds quickly to our needs and provides effective solutions.’
Key clients
Pfizer Investment Co.,Ltd
GlaxoSmithKline (China) R&D Co., Ltd.
Beaufour-IPSEN (Tianjin) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Roche Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Nestle (China) Ltd.
Fosun Kite Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
PepsiCo Asia R&D Center Ltd.
China National Medicines Corporation Ltd.
Astellas Pharmaceutical(China)Co.,Ltd.
Beijing Novogene Technology Co.
Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co.
Terumo (China) Investment Co.
Asymchem Laboratories(Tianjin)Co.,Ltd.
Nanjing GenScript Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
China National Medicines Corporation Ltd.
Beijing Stemexcel Technical Co.,Ltd.
Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited
Porton Biologics Ltd.
MSD China Holding Co., Ltd.
United Imaging Healthcare
Zenas BioPharma
Sequoia Capital China
Doma Biopharmaceutical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
China Mobile Equity Fund
China Mobile Investment Holding Co., Ltd.
Unisplendour Corporation
Guoxin Micro
Whirlpool (China) Co., Ltd
Ansteel Group
T.Y. Lin International Ltd.
Eagle Quest International Ltd.
Capcon Limited
Sichuan Qian Li Beoka Medical Technology Co.,ltd.
Qingdao Magene Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
AltoBeam Inc.
Shanghai Enflame Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Jaguar Microsystems Co., Ltd.
TREX Technologies
Shanghai Yibu Semiconductor Ltd.
Arcomicro Ltd.
Redhill Capital
Jadestone Capital
Work highlights
- Regularly advising Pfizer Investment on various compliance matters in area of life sciences and healthcare as well as assisting it in enhancing and updating its compliance system.
- Advised Sequoia Capital China, one of the top venture capital firms, on their CNY 265 million Series A equity investment in BoomRay Pharmaceuticals as the lead investor with other co-investors.
- Acted as the lead counsel of Chengdu Yunke Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd in defending a dispute lawsuit of technical secret infringement raised by a clinician.
China > Private wealth: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm is widely recognised for its excellence in providing tax advisory and wealth planning services to multinational clients, prominent business funds, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals across various industries. The group shines in handling complex cross-border tax issues and resolving disputes arising from international investments and transactions. The team is led by Mingjun Jia, who specialises in family matters and acts for a number of top high-net-worth individuals in China, alongside Yunxiang Guan and Fei Wang, who co-head the practice’s corporate department. Peter Ni brings vast experience in international tax matters, including significant work in the US. Mark Gao is celebrated for his expertise in tax and wealth planning for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, including setting up domestic and offshore family trusts. Corporate and private tax expert Hengka (Henry) Ji provides wealth planning advice to Chinese ultra-high-net-worth individuals, private banks and family offices in relation to global asset protection, offshore family trusts, and succession matters. Ashley Hu provides tax and wealth planning for private clients, including assisting with the establishment of offshore family trusts for founders and executives of listed companies.Practice head(s):
Scott Guan; Fei Wang; Mingjun Jia
Other key lawyers:
Peter Ni; Mark Gao; Hengka (Henry) Ji; Ashley Hu; Sakura Ji; Xin (Amber) Guan
Testimonials
‘Zhong Lun’s legal team is very well-known in the industry, and there are relatively few lawyers with wealth planning and tax knowledge in the market. Therefore, they are my preferred partners within China.’
‘Based on my many cooperations with Mark Gao, he is very professional, can give feedback quickly and provides practical solutions. Compared with other lawyers, Gao has a very high emotional intelligence, is good at communication and expression, and can gain the trust of clients in a short period of time.’
‘Professional, timely, understand the underlying needs and confusions and provide practical solutions. Peter Ni is highly recommended! He maintains constant communication.’
‘Peter Ni is very professional, familiar with domestic and foreign laws and regulations, and formulates appropriate solutions to match the needs of customers.’
‘The team is very familiar with and experienced in charity law and laws related to charities, and can provide very complete and practical legal advice.’
‘With regard to laws and regulations in the field of charity and foreign affairs, Hengka (Henry) Ji’s analysis and services exceed the professionalism and rigour of other law firms. He can give advice in both theoretical and practical areas.’
‘Zhong Lun has very sophisticated lawyers and they are capable of advising high net worth clients on complex private wealth matters.’
‘Mark Gao has extensive experience handling tax and wealth planning matters for high-net-worth clients. He is brilliant and always puts the client first.’
Work highlights
- Advised DBS Bank Ltd on providing legal and tax consulting services to ad-hoc queries.
- Advised Mishcon de Reya LLP and its clients on various cross-border family succession and tax planning issues, including, utilizing various wealth management tools such as trust, real estate fund, single family office for cross-border wealth succession; and advise on the personal and corporate tax compliance, design cross-border tax structure to reduce tax burden involved in the succession process.
- Advised the UNHCR on the legal framework, feasibility, and key issues in implementing a Gifts in Wills Program in China. The analysis involves examining the laws and regulations relevant to Wills, testamentary trust, the family law, the property law, tax on succession, and relevant non- profit laws to address issues involved in implementing the program in China and the legal and security compliance requirement for non-profit operating in China.
China > Projects and energy: PRC firms Tier 1
Playing ‘a leading role in coordinating multiple resources for clients‘, Zhong Lun Law Firm handles large numbers of high-profile projects both in China and abroad. The team’s workload covers a wide array of energy resources, such as petroleum, coal and gas, along with thermal, nuclear and hydropower. The firm also houses specialists in photovoltaics, and wind and biomass power, as well as emerging technologies such as hydrogen energy and energy storage batteries. It is additionally active in mining sector projects. The energy and natural resources sector practice is co-led by Jun Cheng and Jihong Wang, while Li Hao is the firm’s energy and power industry group leader, and Zhenhua Wang heads up the mining and natural resources sector team. Other active practice members are new energy deal specialist Julia Zhu and Yan Gao, who has longstanding experience in energy and natural resources, corporate law, M&A and foreign investment in China.Practice head(s):
Jun Cheng; Jihong Wang; Li Hao; Zhenhua Wang
Testimonials
‘High levels of professionalism as a whole and a pleasant cooperation process and reasonable billing.’
‘Plays a leading role in coordinating multiple resources for clients during projects.’
‘Professionalism and global vision. Great industry knowledge of energy and engineering.’
‘Li Hao’s team of lawyers has a precise grasp of the facts of cases, profound legal knowledge, and rich energy industry expertise.’
‘Performs very well.’
‘In-depth expertise and in-depth understanding of the relevant laws that enable them to apply regulations accurately.’
‘The service is very good, the responses are fast, and problems are solved effectively.’
‘Does a great job working as a team and maintains good communications with clients’ internal teams.’
Key clients
Sichuan Road and Bridge Group Co., Ltd.
China Railway Construction Corporation (International) Limited
Beijing United Rongbang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
China Energy Engineering Group Guangdong Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd.
Xinte Energy Co., Ltd.
GLP New Energy (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Guoneng Shaanxi Hydropower Co
Gansu Daigusi Hydropower Development Co., Ltd.
North China Power Engineering Co., Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group
Beijing Jingneng International Holding Co., Ltd.
China Resources Power Investment Co., Ltd.
China Energy Engineering Group Yunnan Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Huangyan Thermal Power Co., Ltd.
Leader Power Equipment (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.
SINOHYDRO BUREAU 3CO., LTD.
Sinohydro Foundation Engineering Co.,Ltd
China Nuclear New Energy Investment Co.,Ltd
SouthGobi Resources Ltd.
Minmetals Land Limited
Ningxia Hanas Natural Gas Group Co., Ltd.
Sequoia Capital China
Beijing Energy International Holding Co
Work highlights
- Advised China Energy Investment Corporation as strategic investor in the bankruptcy reorganisation of Qinghai Huaxin Hydro Power Development Co.
- Assisted China National Nuclear New Energy Investment Co on a series of M&A deals involving sewage disposal projects.
- Advised China Railway Construction Corporation (International) on its investment in the Namdini gold mine project in Ghana.
China > Real estate and construction: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm leverages its impressive team size to assist clients on the whole gamut of real estate issues. The practice covers four major sections; traditional real estate, urban infrastructure, transport and logistics, and cultural, tourism, and hospitality. Within these four areas, the team is able to provide comprehensive consultancy services, advising on land investment and transactions, real estate development projects, and real estate M&A. The firm also handles contentious work such as restructuring, bankruptcy, and liquidation of real estate companies and other arbitration and litigation matters. Key members of the team in Beijing include construction and real estate development expert Han Hao, Song Mu who advises state-owned enterprises, and Jiong Zhang who focuses on energy, power and rail infrastructure matters. Other practitioners include Shenzhen-based arbitration specialist Furong Deng and real estate acquisition partner Fanrong Wu over in Hangzhou. Jihong Wang, Maoyuan Zhu, and Wenjing Zhang are all names to note for their real estate expertise.Practice head(s):
Anthony Qiao; Maoyuan Zhu; Furong Deng; Song Mu; Lanping Zhou; Yao Chen; Chao Ji; Xianshi Meng
Other key lawyers:
Han Hao; Jiong Zhang; Fanrong Wu; Han Jiangyu; Tang Hongwei; Xueting Hu; Jihong Wang; Wenjing Zhang
Testimonials
‘The team is competitive, the feedback is timely, the experience is rich, the performance is professional, and I recommend it.’
‘Rich experience, understanding of history and the situation of various provinces and cities. The practice is also sensitive to policies, familiar with legal regulations, and practical in practice. It keeps a pure heart for work and the industry.’
‘The team has strong working ability and has two main characteristics: firstly the firm can quickly grasp new information, understand the essence of the transaction, and complete the work with high quality; secondly, they were able to complete heavy work within a tight timeframe, which was unanimously recognised by both parties to the transaction. As a high-quality real estate transaction team in China, the team has excellent work quality.’
Key clients
China Resources Land Holdings Co.
CITIC Chengkai (Shenzhen) Co.
China Minsheng Banking Co.
Shenzhen Anju Jianye Investment Operation Co.
China Huarong Asset Management
China Jinmao
Zhongliang Real Estate Group Shenzhen Real Estate Development Co.
CapitaLand Group
Ping An Real Estate Company
Mapletree Investments Pte
Guangdong Xinda Real Estate Co.
Shenzhen Branch of Kerry (China) Project Management Co.
China Resources Cestbon Beverage (China) Co.
Huatai United Securities Co.
China Southern Asset Management Co.
Boshi Fund Management Co.
AVIVA-COFCO Life Insurance Company
OCT (Hainan) Group Co.
Henry Fok Ying Tung Group
CCB Housing Rental Fund
Xi’an Capital Xinkai Real Estate
Beijing International Resort Co.
China International Capital Corporation Limited. (CICC)
Beijing ByteDance Technology
New China Life Insurance Co.
Tomorrow Advancing Life
Cummins Inc.
Shanghai 360 Changfeng Technology Co.
Qingdao Qingxihuada Gene Co.
AAC Technologies Holdings Inc.
Northwest Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group
Beijing Samsung Real Estate Co.
Halma Plc.
CITIC Urban Development & Operation Co.
Inter IKEA Centre China
Taikang Healthcare Industry Investment Holdings Co.
Hang Lung Properties
Minmetals Land
China Life Caregarden
Meituan Inc.
The China Anti-Money Laundering Monitoring and Analysis Centre of PBC
Hangzhou Greentown Zhiyan Urban Development Co.
Hangzhou Nuogang Real Estate Co. (Zhejiang Jiangong Real Estate Development Group Co.)
Zhejiang Cinda Real Estate Co.
Hangzhou Hua’an Real Estate Co. (Zhuhai Huafa Industrial Co.)
CapitaLand
GAW Capital
CPE
Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited
Disney
Starbucks
LINK Reits
AIA
Manulife-Sinochem
Ping An Real Estate
LuJiaZui Properties
GLP
Prologis
Shenzhen Properties & Resources Development (Group)
Shenzhen Metro Group Co.
Shenzhen Grandland Group Co.
Hubei Sinuo New Material Technology Co.
Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co.
Shenzhen Honghe Innovation Information Technology Co.
PowerChina Roadbridge Group Co.
Sinohydro Bureau 3 Co.
Huatai Securities Co.
TSMC
Jiangsu Easttrans Engineering Detection Co.
Cec Environmental Protection Co.
Puritek Company
Work highlights
- Assisted Beijing International Resort Co. with all legal related to the construction of the Universal Beijing Theme Park and Resort.
- Advised PowerChina Roadbridge Group Co. Central China Branch on ecological protection and green development project of the Yidu Section of the Yangtze River.
- Advised China Jinmao Holding Group on its large-scale urban comprehensive development projects in Ningbo, Taiyuan, Wenzhou, Jinhua, Nanchang, Lishui, Quzhou, and Huzhou.
China > Regional coverage: Guangdong Province: Guangzhou and Shenzhen Tier 1
The ‘highly skilled’ lawyers at Zhong Lun Law Firm offer a ‘comprehensive range of services across multiple domains’, helping clients resolve issues from disputes to transactional matters across the Greater Bay Area, with presences in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. Leading the Guangzhou office is Baisha Zhang, with expertise spanning litigation, arbitration, anti-monopoly, and M&A, while Boming Qian oversees the Shenzhen office. Shenzhen-based Bijun Huang and Guangzhou-based Tao Jin are experienced in PE, investment funds, and cross-border M&A, with Huang offering expertise in Hong Kong and overseas capital markets, and Jin in mainland China’s capital markets. Jie Chen, another Guangzhou mainstay, stands out in commercial litigation, whereas Yonghong Wang’s intellectual property acumen, especially in patent infringement litigation, is notable. In Shenzhen, Furong Deng excels in real estate and construction, with significant arbitration and litigation experience. Associate Nina Liu is experienced in PE/VC projects, with extensive involvement in M&A and China outbound investment.Practice head(s):
Baisha Zhang (Guangzhou); Boming Qian (Shenzhen)
Other key lawyers:
Bijun Huang (Shenzhen); Tao Jin (Guangzhou); Jie Chen (Guangzhou); Yonghong Wang (Guangzhou); Furong Deng (Shenzhen); Nina Liu (Guangzhou); Qixiang Zhang (Guangzhou); Weiyi Tian (Guangzhou); Qin Xie (Guangzhou); Shihui Zheng (Guangzhou)
Testimonials
‘They possess professional capabilities in both domestic and international business, demonstrating full competence by offering comprehensive legal advice and services.’
‘Well-versed in equity investment, offering effective guidance in all areas from fundraising and investing to management and exit strategies.’
‘Lawyers Qixiang Zhang, Tao Jin, Weiyi Tian, Qin Xie, and Shihui Zheng were dedicated and their legal insights were invaluable.’
‘A comprehensive range of services across multiple domains. Our company has only engaged with the firm for litigation thus far. The partners are dedicated, the team is highly skilled, the fees are reasonable, and communication within the firm is swift.’
‘Jie Chen, a partner, is exceptionally professional, dedicated, and responsible. Associate Hanzhi Lin demonstrates strong professionalism, cooperates fully, and has a solid foundation.’
‘Highly cooperative with great flexibility.’
‘Yonghong Wang is an expert in patents, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, and other intellectual property areas, possessing rich litigation experience. He deeply understands clients’ legal needs, thinks commercially, and responds quickly, ensuring legal solutions align with clients’ commercial interests.’
‘Yonghong Wang swiftly and attentively addresses client requirements.’
Key clients
Guangdong Yangming Yude Education Investment Co., Ltd.
NICE YOUNG LITE CO.,LTD.
Anheuser-Busch InBev
Bananain（Sanli People (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd.）
Beijing Konruns pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (603590.SH)
China Citic Bank Corporation Limited
China Minsheng Banking Corporation Limited
China Shandong Hi-Speed Capital (HK) Limited
China Southern Power Grid Digital Power Grid Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Dongguan Feima Logistics Co., Ltd.
Ecolite Wellbeing (Gd) Co., Ltd.
ELAN Microelectronics Corp (Taiwan).
Endeavour Consumer Health Limited
Feima Investment Holdings Co.,Ltd.
Fosun Hani Securities Limited
Glory View Technology Co., Ltd.
Gree Electric Appliances,Inc.of Zhuhai
Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation
Guangdong Shunkong Development Co.,Ltd.
Guangfa Securities Asset Management (Guangdong) Corporation Limited
Guangzhou Development Zone Zhizao Industry Investment Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Guanggang Gas Energy Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Huaxin Electronics Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Industrial Investment Holding Group Co. Ltd.
Guangzhou Ipin Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Lonkey Industrial Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Miaoke Technology Co., Ltd.
Hainan Development Holdings Co., Ltd.
Hang Tung Resources Limited
Hannover Re-insurance
Henniges Automotive
Honye Financial Services Limited
IDG Capital
Mr. Zhu, Mr. Chen (a), Mr. Zong, Mr. Wu, Mr. Chen (b)
Northern Light Venture Capital
PatPat (InterFocus Cayman Ltd.)
Runben Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Samsung C&T Hongkong Limited
Shanghai Character License Administrative Co., Ltd.
Shanghai ISO Medical Products Co. Ltd
Shenzhen China Merchants Ping An Asset Management Corporation Limited
Shenzhen Feima International Supply Chain Co.,Ltd.
Shenzhen Fuyin Food Group Co., LTD.
Shenzhen Huaxunfangzhou Investment Co. LTD .
Shenzhen Junma environmental protection Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Protruly Electronics Co., Ltd
Smarter Microelectronics（Guangzhou）Co.,Ltd.
SouthGobi Resources, a company listed on HK and Toronto stock exchanges
State Grid Overseas Investment Co. Ltd.
Synertec Corporation Limited, a multi-disciplined engineering consulting firm in Australia, which is listed on ASX
Taishin International Bank Corporation Limited
Wal-Mart (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Wuzhou Dongtai State Owned Assets Management Co., Ltd.
Xinyijia supermarket Co., Ltd.
XRSPACE
Zhejiang Huizun Investment Management Corporation Limited
ZONGTENG GROUP
Bank of Jiujiang Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou Branch)、Meizhou Guangmei Investment Enterprise (Limited Partnership)
Guangzhou Yuexiu Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Haitong Securities Co., Ltd.
China Resources Land Holdings Co., Ltd.
CITIC Chengkai (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
China Minsheng Banking Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Anju Jianye Investment Operation Co., Ltd.
China Huarong Asset Management
China Jinmao
Zhongliang Real Estate Group Shenzhen Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
CapitaLand Group
Ping An Real Estate Company Ltd.
Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd
Guangdong Xinda Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Branch of Kerry (China) Project Management Co., Ltd.
China Resources Cestbon Beverage (China) Co., Ltd.
Huatai United Securities Co., Ltd.
China Southern Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Boshi Fund Management Co., Ltd.
AVIVA-COFCO Life Insurance Company Limited
OCT (Hainan) Group Co., Ltd.
Henry Fok Ying Tung Group
Evergrande Group Changsha Properties Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Xuelin Group Co., Ltd.
Wuzhou Urban Construction Investment Development Co., Ltd
SHENZHEN CAPITAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Yangming Yude Education Investment Co., Ltd.
Mr. XU JINGUANG
Guangdong Lvtong New Energy Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Frontop Digital Creative Technology Co., Ltd.
Camelot Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Wal-Mart (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Bang & Olufsen Enterprise Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
TAKUMA Co., Ltd.
China Resources C’estbon Beverage (China) Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou VIP Information Technology Co., Ltd
Guangdong Galanz Enterprises Co., Ltd.
Hkc Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Elan Microelectronics Corp.
Acon Technology co., Ltd.
Yuexiu Group
Sansheng Intellectual Education Technology Co., Ltd.
HUAXIN Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou City Construction Investment Ltd.
Zhejiang Unifull Industrial Fiber Co., Ltd.
Shenyang Dairy Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Vanke Development Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Huaxun Fangzhou Investment Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Qiangke Real Estate Co., Ltd
China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited
Guangfa Securities Asset Management (Guangdong) Corporation Limited
Zhejiang Huizun Investment Management Co. Ltd.
Sha Jianyuan
China Minsheng Banking Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen China Merchants Ping An Asset Management Corporation Limited
Win Win international strategic investment funds spc
Shenzhen Jincheng Long-term Capital Management Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Properties & Resources Development (Group) Ltd. (Stock no. 000011/200011)
Shenzhen Customs of the People’s Republic of China
Shenzhen Metro Group Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Grandland Group Co., Ltd. (stock no. 002482)
Hubei Sinuo New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co., Ltd. (stock no. 300601)
Shenzhen Honghe Innovation Information Technology Co., Ltd. (stock no.002955)
Nations Technologies Inc. (stock no. 300077)
Talkweb Information System Inc.
Shenzhen Chuangyuan Water Environment Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation
Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation
Guangzhou Guanggang Gases & Energy Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Galanz Household Appliances Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Smarter Microelectronics(Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Economic & Technological Development Zone State-Owned Assets Investment Corp.
Glory View Technology Co., Ltd.
North Light Venture Capital
Work highlights
- Represented Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation in the administrative litigation in relation to the trade association organizing horizontal monopolistic agreement.
- Advised Guangzhou Guanggang Gas Energy Co., Ltd., a member of Guangzhou Industrial Investment Holding Group Co. Ltd., in its bidding and acquisition of the divested assets in the remedies for the merger between Linde and Praxair.
- Advised Synertec Corporation Limited, a multi-disciplined engineering consulting firm in Australia, which is listed on ASX[Code: SOP], on their lending of money to and potential acquisition of 100% shares in Greentech.
China > Regional coverage: Jiangsu Province: Nanjing Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm has a particularly strong offering in finance and corporate matters. The firm’s Wuhan office has a strong stable of clients, the most notable of which include TSMC, Huatai Securities, and many regional and national banks. Practice head Jianhui Tang specializes in large debt risk resolution projects for key clients including construction, tech, and energy companies. Haitao Wang is a specialist in financial services, specialising in complex litigation for financial institutions and real estate companies.Practice head(s):
Jianhui Tang
Other key lawyers:
Haitao Wang; Qiang Li; Zhiqiang Wei
Testimonials
‘The Zhong Lun team has strong execution ability and timely feedback. They have strong professionalism and are willing to exchange opinions with the clients. Excellent service quality.’
Key clients
Sanpower Group Co.
Nanjing Fullshare Industrial Holding Group Co.
Huatai Securities Co., Ltd.
TSMC
a large semiconductor technology enterprise in Wuhan
Jiangsu Easttrans Engineering Detection Co., Ltd.
Cec Environmental Protection Co., Ltd.
Puritek Company Ltd.
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Ping An Bank Co., Ltd. Wuxi Branch
Ping An Bank Co., Ltd.
Hua Xia Bank Co., Ltd. Hanzhongmen
Bank of Jiangsu Co., Ltd. Nanjing Zhujiang
Bank Of Beijing Co., Ltd. Nanjing Branch
China > Regional coverage: Sichuan Province: Chengdu including Chongqing Tier 1
The ‘impressive and excellent’ Chengdu and Chongqing offices of Zhong Lun Law Firm provide a wide range of services, spanning from capital market and M&A to real estate and dispute resolution. Leading the Chengdu division is Bin Fan, a recognised authority in Chinese mainland capital markets and construction project development. Li Xiong heads the Chongqing branch with a focus on the healthcare, pharma, and life sciences sectors, advising on Chinese mainland capital markets and corporate governance. The firm’s roster includes talents such as Yunfan He, offering major asset restructuring services; Hongchuan Luo, who brings expertise in private equity and investment funds; as well as dispute resolution specialist Jie Ma. Yiheng Xu is an expert in bankruptcy and insolvency, while Chuan Xu’s experience includes litigation and arbitration.Practice head(s):
Bin Fan; Li Xiong
Other key lawyers:
Jie Ma; Yiheng Xu; Chuan Xu; Xiang Zhao; Yunfan He; Hongchuan Luo; Lintao Wu; Zhuo Wang
Testimonials
‘The bankruptcy team of Zhong Lun Law Firm has rich project experience, outstanding professional ability, and outstanding staffing. In addition to bankruptcy work, Zhong Lun Law Firm also provides high-quality legal services in capital markets, investment and financing mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, dispute resolution, and corporate compliance.’
‘Partner Yiheng Xu has many years of service experience in the bankruptcy field and he has strong professional skills and extensive knowledge. Non-partner Chuan Xu has studied his profession assiduously and has strong professional ability and professional skills, which left a deep impression on us.’
‘Zhong Lun (Chengdu) Law Firm is an impressive and excellent law firm. They always put the interests of clients first, and treat every case with a high sense of responsibility and professionalism.’
‘Jie Ma has demonstrated his ability to grasp the big picture when dealing with complex issues. He is very knowledgeable about the legal process and able to give practical solutions.’
‘We believe that Zhong Lun (Chengdu) is a well-deserved first-tier law firm in Southwest China. Zhong Lun lawyers have demonstrated rich practice experience and sincere inter-disciplinary cooperation.’
‘In my opinion, lawyers Yiheng Xu and Xiang Zhao have profound legal knowledge and rich practical experience, can accurately understand the needs of clients, and can provide professional legal advice and solutions plan.’
‘Excellent professional ability, organizational ability and communication ability make them stand out from other lawyers. Yiheng Xu and non-partner Chuan Xu provided highly professional, comprehensive and high-quality legal services during the project, and received unanimous praise and praise.’
Key clients
Shanghai Precise Packaging Co., Ltd. (Now its name is Range Intelligent Computing Technology Group Company Limited)
Dencare (Chongqing) Oral Care Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Hongjiu Fruit Co., Limited
Jinke Property Group Co., Ltd.
Brilliance Shineray Chongqing AUTOMOBILE Co., Ltd.
Gongqingcheng Runhui Investment Management Partnership (Limited Partnership)
Chinalco Advanced Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Chongqing E-Pet Technology Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Wuzhou Century Culture Media Co., Ltd.
Henan Zhongjin Huirong Private Fund
Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Runze (Langfang) Digital Information Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Brewery Co., Ltd.
Xi’an Tian He Defense Technology Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Derun Environment Co., Ltd.
Henan Zhongjin Huirong Private Fund
Chongqing Zoann Environmental Services Co., Ltd.
Xi’an Tianhe Holding Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Huijiexin Enterprise Management Consulting Co., Ltd.
Shenghe Resources Holding Co., Ltd.
GCL Energy Lithium Power New Energy Co., Ltd.
Huarong Chemical Co., Ltd.
CITIC Securities Company Limited
KEAF Investments Pets Ltd.
Tianqi Lithium Corporation
New Hope Group Co.,Ltd.
New Hope Liuhe Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Financial Holding Group Co.,Ltd.
China Development Bank
Xiamen International Bank Co., Ltd.
Mianyang Sci. & Tech. Mega-Center Development Investment (Group) Co., Ltd.
Chen Li
Sichuan Development Finance Leasing Co., Ltd.
Toyota Tsusho (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Sichuan Branch
Chengdu Defenghao Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Qingfeng Modern Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Chengdu Boyuan Tianhong Investment Partnership (L.P.)
Chengdu Boyuan Tengyi Investment Partnership (L.P.)
Lhasa Jiayi Henghe Investment Center (L.P.)
Lhasa Yongze Jiaheng Investment Center (L.P.)
China Gezhouba Group Company Limited
Tibet Defenghao Venture Capital Partnership (L.P.)
Chengdu Defenghao Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Jicheng Chemical Vessel Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
China Cinda Asset Management Co., Ltd., Sichuan Branch
Chengdu Baojing Real Estate Company
Lixian Wentai Hydropower Development Co., Ltd.
Chengdu Western Union Steel Co., Ltd.
Anning Jindi Chemical Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Jianyang Longquanhu Taohuaxi Resort
Sichuan Ruize Real Estate Group Co., Ltd.
Chengdu Shuangliu Hongxu Investment Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Assist Chongqing Hongjiu Fruit Co., Limited (重慶洪九果品股份有限公司HK.06689) on its initial public offering on SEHK.
China > Restructuring and insolvency: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm is well-versed in advising large private businesses and group companies on a slew of debt restructuring and non-performing asset matters. Clients include financial institutions, group companies, and local financial regulators. Other work includes operation of financial creditors’ committees, and prevention and elimination of regional financial risks by local governments. Nanjing-based Jianhui Tang heads up the debt and distressed asset disposal group, taking on large debt risk resolution projects. Shengfeng Xu focuses on insolvency and reorganisation in Shenzhen, while in Beijing, Bing Wang acts on dispute resolution cases. In Chengdu, ‘rigorous and pragmatic‘ Yiheng Xu is a name to note for his skills in all areas of bankruptcy and insolvency.Practice head(s):
Scott Guan; Fei Wang; Jianhui Tang; Shengfeng Xu; Bing Wang
Other key lawyers:
Yiheng Xu; Sheng Zhang; Xu Zhancheng
Testimonials
‘The professionalism, teamwork and dedication of each lawyer is impressive. The system reasonably divides tasks, encourages close cooperation, centralised discussion, and upper-lower linkage between partners and lawyers.’
‘Excellent professional ability, organisational ability and communication ability make them stand out from other lawyers. Distinguished partner Yiheng Xu and the team are professional, comprehensive and provide high-quality legal services, they deserve unanimous praise.’
‘The bankruptcy team has rich project experience and outstanding professional ability. The division of labour is reasonable, the rights and responsibilities are clear, and they display dedicated professionalism.’
‘Yiheng Xu has many years of service experience in the bankruptcy business field. He is a member of the Bankruptcy Law Professional Committee of the Bankruptcy Lawyers Association of Chengdu. He has strong professional skills and extensive knowledge, and has extremely fast response speed and strong ability to solve complex problems and transaction structures. He works conscientiously and responsibly.’
‘Yiheng Xu is one of the most outstanding professionals I have worked with. He has demonstrated excellent legal knowledge and skills, which make him stand out. He excels in solving complex legal issues. In addition, his excellent communication skills and negotiation skills make him unique. He is always customer-focused, detail-oriented, rigorous and pragmatic.’
‘The team is professional, efficient and innovative. The characteristics of the team’s bankruptcy and reorganisation business are: it has a high-quality and professional team of lawyers with rich practical experience and profound legal knowledge, good communication skills, and the ability to provide clients with a full range of legal knowledge. All in all, we highly recommend this firm as your partner.’
‘Yiheng Xu displays excellent professional knowledge and experience. He has profound legal knowledge and rich practical experience, can accurately understand the needs of clients, and provide professional legal advice and solutions plan. He also has excellent communication skills.’
Key clients
Sanpower Group Co.
Nanjing Fullshare Industrial Holding Group Co. and its affiliates
Zhejiang Unifull Industrial Fiber Co.
Shenyang Dairy Co.
Shenzhen Vanke Development Co.
Shenzhen Huaxun Fangzhou Investment Co.
Guangdong Qiangke Real Estate Co.
Beijing New Mileage Health Industry Group Co.
Zhuhai Huafa Technology Industrial Group Co.
Macrolink Holding Co., Ltd.
China Grand Excellence Real Estate (Yunnan) Co.
East China Engineering Science and Technology Co.
Sichuan Jicheng Chemical Vessel Manufacturing Co.
China Cinda Asset Management Co., Sichuan Branch
Chengdu Baojing Real Estate Company
Lixian Wentai Hydropower Development Co.
Chengdu Western Union Steel Co.
Anning Jindi Chemical Co.
Sichuan Jianyang Longquanhu Taohuaxi Resort
Sichuan Ruize Real Estate Group Co.
Chengdu Shuangliu Hongxu Investment Co.
Work highlights
- Acting as administrator on behalf of Nanjing Fullshare Industrial Holding Group Co. and its affiliates resulting in a successful reorganization.
- Acting as administrator on Shenyang Dairy Co., having been appointed by Shenyang Intermediate People’s Court for bankruptcy and reorganisation proceedings.
- Acting as legal advisor on behalf of Zhejiang Unifull Industrial Fiber Co. in its reorganisation proceedings.
China > Tax: PRC firms Tier 1
Acting for multinationals, domestic businesses and prominent funds, Zhong Lun Law Firm has an enviable market reputation for tax law advice, and individual and family wealth planning. The firm’s tax lawyers are highly experienced in cross-border taxation, its representative expertise including tax advice and tax planning services for cross-border investments and transactions. The group also comprises experts in tax-related dispute resolution. Scott Guan, Fei Wang and Mingjun Jia co-lead the practice, which showcases: Peter Ni, the firm’s former tax and wealth planning practice head; and Mark Gao, who acts for both companies and individuals on an array of tax work. The second line of active advisers includes Hengka Ji, whose wide-ranging practice encompasses international taxation and transactional tax issues; and Ashley Hu, who is experienced in the tax issues surrounding cross-border M&A transactions, along with companies’ day-to-day tax matters and ultra-high-net-worth individuals’ wealth planning.Practice head(s):
Scott Guan; Fei Wang; Mingjun Jia
Key clients
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
China Development Bank Corporation
DBS Bank
Work highlights
- Assisted DBS Bank with tax issues.
- Assisting Industrial and Commercial Bank of China with the personal legal and tax affairs of various private clients.
- Advised China Development Bank Corporation on cross-border tax issues.
China > TMT: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm offers comprehensive expertise that spans an array of sectors including e-commerce, online education, smart healthcare, and the Internet of Things. Catering to both domestic and international clientele, the firm provides a holistic suite of legal services from M&A to network security compliance, intellectual property protection, and the intricacies of cross-border data transmission. The telecoms and tech practice is led by Victor Yu and William Qiu, both bringing extensive experience in private equity, cross-border investments, and M&A. Luke Zhang oversees the telecoms and internet industry group, Qiming Yao steers the information and intelligence technology practice, while Yun Luo and Wei Du co-head the media, sports, and entertainment group. Jihong Chen specialises in cybersecurity and IP, Anthony Zhao offers expertise in capital markets and cross-border investments, and Peng (William) Zhang‘s in IP disputes, antitrust and trade compliance bolsters the firm’s offering. Meanwhile, senior associate Summer Huang advises TMT clients on private equity transactions and overseas capital markets.Practice head(s):
Victor Yu; William Qiu; Luke Zhang; Qiming Yao; Yun Luo; Wei Du
Other key lawyers:
Jihong Chen; Anthony Zhao; Summer Huang; Peng (William) Zhang; Ruxi Sun; Peng Cai; Yang Zhou
Testimonials
‘Through our collaboration with Zhong Lun Law Firm, we value the expertise and professionalism of Peng (William) Zhang’s legal team, especially in intricate intellectual property matters. Their responses are prompt, actionable, and always prioritize client interests.’
‘Peng (William) Zhang’s extensive experience in intellectual property ensures top-tier communication and client-focused strategies.’
‘The team members are highly professional, quickly understanding and offering constructive feedback on customer needs.’
‘Lawyers Jihong Chen and Senior Associate Ruxi Sun stand out for their deep professional knowledge and timely, practical insights.’
Key clients
Blackstone Group
Ascendent Capital Partners
L Catterton Asia
Lightspeed China
SoftBank Vision Fund
Noah Holdings Limited
Princeton Digital Group
Farizon Auto
Olympus Corporation
Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PWC)
OMRON Corporation
China Mobile
Tencent
Yunnan Baiyao Group Health Products Co., Ltd
Range Intelligent Computing Technology Group Company Limited
Chongqing E-Pet Technology Co., Ltd.
Range Intelligent Computing Technology Group Company Limited
Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Runze (Langfang) Digital Information Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Wuzhou Century Culture Media Co.,Ltd.
China Mobile Equity Fund
China Mobile Investment Holding Co., Ltd.
Unisplendour Corporation
Guoxin Micro
Whirlpool (China) Co., Ltd
Ansteel Group
T.Y. Lin International Ltd.
Eagle Quest International Ltd.
Capcon Limited
Sichuan Qian Li Beoka Medical Technology Co.,ltd.
Qingdao Magene Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
AltoBeam Inc.
Shanghai Enflame Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Jaguar Microsystems Co., Ltd.
TREX Technologies
Shanghai Yibu Semiconductor Ltd.
Arcomicro Ltd.
Redhill Capital
Jadestone Capital
Covantis SA
Groz-Beckert KG
PURE Juicer Company LLC
Motorola Solutions Inc.
Huawei Technology Co., Ltd.
New Dimension Systems Co. Ltd.
Kingdee International Software Group Co., Ltd.(00268)
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (the buyer)
Jiangxiaobai Holdings Limited
Princeton Digital Group
Chaos Investment
Vlinker Cayman Limited
China C&D Equity Investment LLC.
KhazanahNasionalBerhad
Picus China Gmbh
InnoLight （300308）
XRSPACE
Honye Financial Services Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Olympus Corporation on negotiation and contract promotion, assisting the company in successfully selecting IT outsourcing service providers and signing contracts.
- Advised Pricewaterhouse Coopers on TMT compliance of the audit report business using clients’ electronic signatures.
- Advised OMRON on analysing compliance risks of TMT-related business landing and providing mitigation measures based on IOT, remote control, data processing and other business models.
China > WTO/international trade: PRC firms Tier 1
Representing Fortune 500 companies, multinationals, state-owned enterprises, and private companies, Zhong Lun Law Firm‘s customs and import/export group fields lawyers from offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, as well as other business hubs. The firm’s client list covers the automobile, pharmaceuticals, electronics, logistics, energy, food, cosmetics, and luxury goods sectors; and its representative expertise ranges from tax disputes and customs inspections, to smuggling investigations. International trade remedy group head Jianwei Liu is an expert in anti-dumping, countervailing duty and safeguard matters; Zhe Jiang‘s track record includes over 100 anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard measure cases; and Li Si is a trade remedy expert. Other key names are international trade and customs specialist Shanshan Xu; international trade and international investment practitioner Zhiguo Yu; and senior counsel Song Lei, who represents the Chinese government and businesses in trade dispute cases. Xiangwen Liu and Jun Gao co-lead the regulatory compliance department.Practice head(s):
Xiangwen Liu; Jun Gao; Jianwei Liu
Other key lawyers:
Zhe Jiang; Shanshan Xu; Zhiguo Yu; Song Lei; Guang Li; Yingnan Ma
Key clients
Fasten Group Imp & Exp Co
Daejeon Daemyung Optical (Hangzhou) Co
United Steel Structures
People’s Republic of China Ministry of Commerce
China Chamber of Commerce of Metals Minerals & Chemicals Importers & Exporters
China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Mechanical and Electrical Products
GuangDong Gani (Group) Ceramics Co
Guangxi Guiliu New Materials Co
Foshan Indigo Import & Export Co
Dongguan City Wonderful Ceramics Industrial Park Co
TTM Technologies
Taizhou Qingsong Refrigerant New Material Co
Jincheng Scien Fine Materials Co
Work highlights
- Representing the Government of China (Ministry of Commerce) in a countervailing duty investigation concerning tin mill products from China.
- Representing Jincheng Scien Fina Materials Co in an Indian anti-dumping sunset review concerning ceramic rollers.
- Represented Daejeon Daemyung Optical (Hangzhou) Co in its response to the anti-dumping investigation into semi-finished ophthalmic lenses (originating in or exported from China).
China > Private equity: PRC firms Tier 2
Consistently counselling the most prominent private equity and venture capital firms in China, Zhong Lun Law Firm is noted for its significant experience regarding the establishment and tax arrangement of China-focused funds, as well as advising emerging growth companies on equity financing and restructuring for IPOs. The level of expertise is reflected in the calibre of clients represented, with the likes of Blackstone, Clearlake and SoftBank Vision Fund seeking the firm’s guidance. The mainland based practice sees Catherine Chen and Lefan Gong leading from Shanghai, as well as Ping Zhang and Borong Liu heading the Beijing team. Victor Yu is also a key contact in Beijing, particularly strong in the TMT, healthcare and life sciences sectors.Practice head(s):
Catherine Chen; Borong Liu; Lefan Gong; Ping Zhang
Other key lawyers:
Victor Yu; Luke Zhang; Bijun Huang; Anthony Zhao; Xiaorui Yang; Tian Liu
Testimonials
‘With significant and long-term industry experience in the field of life sciences and healthcare, as well as outstanding achievements in domestic and overseas financing, the team is stable and provides continuous legal support to clients.’
‘We have cooperated with this team many times in the field of private equity investment, and we trust the lawyer members of the team very much. We believe that Zhong Lun is very down-to-earth, diligent, professional, and not lacking in diversity. The team members have educational backgrounds in multiple jurisdictions.’
‘We believe that the team has a certain degree of professionalism, excellent teamwork and collaboration, timely feedback, reasonable fees, and can solve various problems in daily company operations for us.’
‘We appreciate this team very much. In the large-scale investment and financing projects led by our unit, this team is often selected by us as the lead lawyer. We believe that the team members have first-class legal literacy and diverse educational backgrounds, and can meet our different projects. demand.’
‘The team focuses on private equity investment, investment mergers and acquisitions, and fund establishment business areas. Its services cover private equity fund establishment, fundraising, external investment, post-investment management and exit. It is good at providing domestic and foreign investment and financing legal services, involving structure construction, equity or debt financing , business cooperation and other complex forms.’
‘The Zhong Lun team has very good professionalism and can withstand our fast-paced work pressure in financing projects and properly handle various arrangements. Our company and Zhong Lun are long-term partners.’
‘We believe that the team is very professional, efficient, timely, and has good business intuition. All members of the team have first-class legal knowledge, good business vision, and top-level educational backgrounds in different jurisdictions.’
Key clients
58 Industry Fund
6 Dimensions
Ascendent Capital Partners
AstraZeneca-CICC Fund
Avatar Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd.
Bananain（Sanli People (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd.）
Beijing Lu Kai Zhi Xing Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Quantu Medtech Co.,Ltd.
Blackstone Group
Boyu
Bytedance
Caveman Technologies Limited
CBC Group
CDH Investments
Cenova Management Advisors Limited
CHINA FAW GROUP CO., LTD.
China Mobile Investment Holding Co., Ltd.
China Railway Signal&Communication Corporation Limited
Chongqing Yufu Capital Equity Investment Fund Management Co. LTD
CICT Mobile
Coyote Bioscience Co., Ltd.
Decheng Capital
Eightroads
Everdisplay Optronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
FAW Equity Investment (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
Galaxycore Inc.
GBA Fund Investment Limited
General Atlantic
Genesis Capital
Guangzhou Heige Technology Co., Ltd.
Hillhouse Capital
Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited
Kunlun Capital
L Catterton Asia
LFC Investment Hong Kong Limited
Lightspeed China
Lilly Asia Ventures
M31 Navigator Fund LP
Matridx
Meituan Long-Z
MLINK (Beijing Mlink Technology Inc)
Moore Threads Technology Co. Ltd.
Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia
NeoCura Bio-Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
New Hope Life Science Investment Fund
OPay Limited
OrbiMed
PAG
PatPat (InterFocus Cayman Ltd.)
Qiming
SDP Investment
Sequoia
Sequoia Capital China
Shanxi Puba Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Qianhai Sanhe Equity Fund Management Co., Ltd.
SinoUnion Healthcare
Softbank Vision Fund
Source Code Capital
SPD Silicon Valley Bank
State Grid Overseas Investment Co. Ltd.
SDP Investment
State Grid Overseas Investment Co. Ltd.
SUPERHEXA
Suzhou HunterSun Electronics Co., Ltd.
Suzhou SoftBank Yuesheng Venture Capital Management Co. LTD
Tencent
TideSwing Technologies Limited
UK healthcare company (Circle Harmony)
Vita Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.(VirtaiTech)
Xiamen Deyi Changqing Venture Capital Partnership (Limited partnership)
XRSPACE
Yisheng Medical (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhongtian Ronghui Investment Management (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
ZONGTENG GROUP
Blackstone Group
Ascendent Capital Partners
L Catterton Asia
Lightspeed China
SoftBank Vision Fund
Noah Holdings Limited
Princeton Digital Group
Farizon Auto
DongGuan Direct Drive Technology Limited
Guangzhou Gizwits LoT Technology Co., Ltd.
Energy Singularity
CNISP Group Technology Co., Ltd
OPay Limited
Bytedance
58 Industry Fund
Source Code Capital
Meituan Long-Z
Kunlun Capital
PANEXWD GROUP LIMITED
Caveman Technologies Limited
Zhongtian Ronghui Investment Management (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Guangzhouheygears Technology Co., Ltd.
Bank of China Investment Asset Management Co., Ltd中银投资资产管理有限公司
CITIC Juxin (Beijing) Capital Management Co., Ltd中信聚信（北京）资本管理有限公司
Suzhou Industrial Park Haohai Chin Chen Investment Management Ltd.(苏州工业园区钦辰浩海投资管理有限公司)
Moore Threads Technology Co. Ltd.
Beijing Lu Kai Zhi Xing Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing houxin Investment Management Co., Ltd
China FAW Group CO., LTD.
China Railway Signal&Communication Corporation Limited
Suzhou HunterSun Electronics Co., Ltd.
Beijing Zhishu Biotechnology Co., LTD.
Challenge IM (Beijing) Technology Co., LTD.
Moore Threads Technology Co. Ltd.
Beijing Lu Kai Zhi Xing Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing houxin Investment Management Co., Ltd
China FAW Group CO., LTD.
China Railway Signal&Communication Corporation Limited
Suzhou HunterSun Electronics Co., Ltd.
Beijing Zhishu Biotechnology Co., LTD.
Challenge IM (Beijing) Technology Co., LTD.
China Mobile Equity Fund
China Mobile Investment Holding Co., Ltd.
Unisplendour Corporation
Guoxin Micro
Whirlpool (China) Co., Ltd
Ansteel Group
T.Y. Lin International Ltd.
Eagle Quest International Ltd.
Capcon Limited
Sichuan Qian Li Beoka Medical Technology Co.,ltd.
Qingdao Magene Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
AltoBeam Inc.
Shanghai Enflame Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Jaguar Microsystems Co., Ltd.
TREX Technologies
Shanghai Yibu Semiconductor Ltd.
Arcomicro Ltd.
Redhill Capital
Jadestone Capital
Sequoia Capital China
Doma Biopharmaceutical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Oriental Newspaper Co., Ltd.
XRSPACE
Work highlights
- Advised Blackstone on its leveraged buyout of Interplex.
- Advised Meituan Long-Z on investment of a SaaS company with the amount of ¥160m.
- Advised Kunlun Capital on investment in a new energy company for ¥40m.
China > Regional coverage: Zhejiang Province: Hangzhou Tier 2
The ‘dedicated’ Hangzhou team in Zhong Lun Law Firm is adept at addressing both disputes and transactional matters. Yueqi Chen, who heads the Hangzhou office, specialises in the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors, providing guidance on project development, investment, corporate governance, and bankruptcy. Hao Li concentrates on the energy and power sector, including emerging areas such as wind power and photovoltaic energy storage, while Fangrong Wu’s primary focus lies in the real estate sector, encompassing acquisition transactions, investment, and dispute resolution. Both Yu Yao and Zhenyu Zhang offer insights on PE, investment funds, trusts, and mainland Chinese capital markets.Practice head(s):
Yueqi Chen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘From litigation cases to project development, investment, mergers and acquisitions, Hao Li’s team of lawyers can provide full-process legal services. With in-depth understanding, the team can provide professional legal opinions on specific issues of the project, give timely feedback and answer our questions, and have a deep understanding of the project and the industry.’
‘Hao Li has profound experience in the energy and engineering industry and profound legal knowledge, and can accurately control the core issues of cases and projects. The team led by him has provided us with high-quality legal services.’
‘The team has rich experience and strong professionalism in the field of engineering and energy. They are dedicated to the service, can provide timely and effective feedback on problems, and solve problems through their excellent professional ability, and the billing is reasonable.’
‘We admire Hao Li’s professionalism and communication skills very much. During the process of representing the case, Li formulated a professional litigation plan, always actively maintained communication with the judge, helped us participate in the trial of the case and settlement negotiations, and communicated with us in a timely manner on the case, laying a solid foundation for the victory of the case.’
Key clients
Hangzhou Greentown Zhiyan Urban Development Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Nuogang Real Estate Co., Ltd.(Zhejiang Jiangong Real Estate Development Group Co., Ltd. )
Zhejiang Cinda Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Hua’an Real Estate Co., Ltd. (Zhuhai Huafa Industrial Co., Ltd.)
Beijing United Rongbang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
China Energy Engineering Group Guangdong Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd.
Xinte Energy Co., Ltd.
GLP New Energy (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Guoneng Shaanxi Hydropower Co., Ltd., Gansu Daigusi Hydropower Development Co., Ltd.
North China Power Engineering Co.,Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group
Beijing Jingneng International Holding Co., Ltd.
China Resources Power Investment Co., Ltd.
China Energy Engineering Group Yunnan Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Huangyan Thermal Power Co., Ltd.
Leader Power Equipment (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Hangzhou Greentown Zhisheng Real Estate Co., Ltd on the Hangzhou Chunyue Jinlu Project.
- Advised Hangzhou Nuogang Real Estate Co., Ltd(Zhejiang Jiangong Real Estate Development Group Co., Ltd in relation to the landmark building Euro America Financial City (EFC).
- Advised Beijing United Rongbang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., which is affiliated to a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, on the acquisition of the target company equity of 11 wind power projects owned by Shanghai Sineng Investment Co., Ltd.
China > Regulatory/compliance: PRC firms Tier 2
Zhong Lun Law Firm acts as legal counsel for major domestic finance companies and state-owned enterprises, advising on a broad range of compliance and anti-corruption matters. Typical work includes establishing compliance systems, responding to joint investigations, responding to investigations and sanctions by multilateral finance institutions, and dealing with major compliance crises. The regulatory compliance practice is co-led by Xiangwen Liu and Gary Gao, while Jianwei Liu heads up the trade compliance and trade remedies practice. Gao and Liu both advise on all regulatory compliance issues, with Liu additionally handling domestic and international dispute resolution cases. Baosheng Zhang and Wei Zhou are experts in securities compliance and litigation, while Jim Qiu assists pharmaceutical companies with their clinical compliance and healthcare regulatory compliance issues.Practice head(s):
Xiangwen Liu; Gary Gao; Jianwei Liu
Other key lawyers:
Baosheng Zhang; Wei Zhou; Jim Qiu; Changyu Fu
Key clients
China Baowu Steel Group Corporation
China Resources Land
Tengjing Sports Culture Development (Shanghai) Co.
Jiangsu PetroChina Kunlun Liquefied Gas Co.
Shanghai Pepperl+Fuchs Automation Trading Co.
Take-Two Interactive Software
ReSource Pro (Qingdao) Data Technology LLC
Rockwell Automation
Wynn Resorts (Macau)
Highpower International
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group Co.
China Power International Holding
CNOOC Gas & Power Group
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co.
Tianjin B&M Science and Technology Co.
China Energy Engineering Co.
China Energy Engineering Investment Co.
China Tourism Group Investment and Asset Management Co.
China National Investment and Guaranty Corporation
CITIC
China Green Development Investment Group Co.
Beijing State-owned Capital Operation and Management Co..
Beijing Capital Agribusiness & Food Group Co.
Shenzhen Metro Group Co.
Peking University Founder Group Co.
Jiangxi Tourism Group Co.
China United Travel Co.
Guizhou Zhongyida Co.
United Imaging Healthcare
Dassault Systems (Shanghai) IT Co.
Helsinn Pharmaceuticals (Beijing) Co.
Owens Corning (China) Investment Co.
Hainan Dadonghai Tourism Center Group Co.
Shenzhen Metro Group Co.
Work highlights
- Assisted China Baowu Steel Group Corporation with building an overseas compliance risk prevention and control system.
- Assisted Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group Co. with improving its comprehensive compliance management system.
- Assisted a construction consulting company with establishing the integrity compliance program (ICP) in line with international standards and obtaining the release from the separate sanctions of the World Bank Group and the Asian Development Bank in succession.
China > Shipping: PRC firms Tier 2
Zhong Lun Law Firm is known for its domestic and international maritime arbitration work and its skills in non-contentious shipping matters. Trade contracts, special maritime procedures, and maritime tortious and commercial disputes all fall within the scope of its practice. Clients range from specialised import and export trading companies, shipping and logistics companies, ports, shipyards, and financial leasing companies. The practice is co-led by dispute resolution specialists Baosheng Zhang and Lijun Cao, while Chenbiao Li leads the shipping team, working together with P&I clubs, shipowners, marine underwriters, and operators on all their maritime-related issues.Practice head(s):
Baosheng Zhang; Lijun Cao; Chenbiao Li
Other key lawyers:
Zhenlong (Leo) Zhang
Key clients
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co.
Hong Kong Sino International Metal
Medlog (Shanghai) Co.
Guangdong Shipping
TT Club
Skuld P&I Club
China P&I Club
PICC
Greathorse
COSCO Shipping Logistics
Work highlights
- Advising Guangdong Shipping on general matters about its shipping and crew business.
- Advising Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co on general matters, including shipping and marine insurance.
- Advising Delfin Group (HK) Company on a litigation over releasing cargo without presentation of original B/L.
China > Insurance: PRC firms Tier 3
Zhong Lun Law Firm is consistently instructed by state-owned and privately-run insurance groups, and also acts for property, life and reinsurance companies, insurance asset management entities and insurance private equity funds. Its representative expertise covers the acquisition of shares in insurance companies; establishing insurance companies; and domestic and overseas listings and financings. Other notable areas of activity are insurance funds, insurance asset management products, compliance work and insurance disputes. The team is co-led by Zhisong He, whose wide-ranging corporate and finance practice includes acting for insurance companies, from Shanghai, and insurance sector expert Richard Zeng and Scott Yu from Beijing. Qingdao-based insurance contract disputes specialist David Liu is also a notable contact.Practice head(s):
Zhisong He; Scott Yu; Richard Zeng
Other key lawyers:
David Liu; Zhirui Liu
Testimonials
‘The team members who work with me are David Liu and Zhirui Liu, who are good at handling maritime insurance cases, and have strong professional abilities and qualities.’
‘David Liu and Zhirui Liu left a deep impression on us with their high level of professionalism, good service, meticulousness in their work, good investigation skills and logical analysis, combined with the ability to handle insurance cases.’
Key clients
China Pacific Property Insurance Co Dalian Branch
China Pacific Property Insurance Co Beijing Branch
China Pacific Property Insurance Co Qingdao Branch
Taiping General Insurance Co Yantai Branch
Work highlights
- Represented China Pacific Property Insurance Co (Dalian Branch) in its claim for compensation against a carrier of goods, which involved conflict of jurisdiction issues.
- Acting for China Pacific Property Insurance Co (Beijing Branch), as plaintiff, in a major insurance-related claim.
- Acting for China Pacific Property Insurance Co (Qingdao Branch), as plaintiff, in a major insurance-related claim.
Zhong Lun Law Firm > Firm Profile
The firm:
Founded in 1993, Zhong Lun Law Firm is one of the first partnership law firms in the PRC. With effect from April 17, 2012, it has been restructured into a limited liability partnership in accordance with the law. After decades of rapid and steady growth, today Zhong Lun has established itself as one of the largest top-notch full-service law firms in China, with over 400 equity partners and more than 2,500 professionals working in eighteen offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu, Chongqing, Qingdao, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Haikou, Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Almaty. Our in-depth expertise and close inter-department collaborations enable us to provide clients with high-quality legal services in more than 60 jurisdictions across a wide range of industries and sectors.
Awards:
China (PRC Firms) Compliance Law Firm of the Year（Chambers & Partners, 2024）
PRC Law Firm of the Year-Dispute Resolution（Chambers & Partners, 2017 & 2019 & 2023）
China (PRC Firms) Corporate & Finance Law Firm of the Year（Chambers & Partners, 2022）
Leading Firm of the Year – China（The Legal 500, 2023）
Corporate M&A Law Firm of the Year（The Legal 500, 2023）
China Firm of the Year (China Law & Practice, 2023)
Intellectual Property Firms of the Year—China (China Law & Practice, 2023)
M&A Firms of the Year—China (China Law & Practice, 2023)
Projects & Energy Firms of the Year—China (China Law & Practice, 2023)
TMT Firms of the Year—China (China Law & Practice, 2023)
China Firm of the Year (asialaw, 2020-2023)
Hong Kong SAR Firm of the Year (asialaw, 2023)
Firm of the Year-China (Benchmark Litigation, 2019-2023)
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate, construction and infrastructure | Fei Wang | ||
| Real estate, construction and infrastructure | Jihong Wang | ||
| Capital markets/securities | Zhong Zhang | ||
| Capital markets/securities | Catherine Chen | ||
| Foreign direct investment, tax, labour and international trade | Peter Ni | ||
| Foreign direct investment, tax, labour and international trade | Lihua Wang | ||
| M&A, antitrust, outbound investment | Yun Zhou | ||
| M&A, antitrust, outbound investment | Scott Yu | ||
| M&A, antitrust, outbound investment | Scott Guan | ||
| Banking and finance | Wantao Yang | ||
| Banking and finance | Borong Liu | ||
| Dispute resolution | Yuming Liu | ||
| Dispute resolution | Bomin Qian | ||
| Intellectual property | Jihong Chen | ||
| Dispute resolution | Fanglong Sun |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ms Yan Gao | Equity Partner based in Beijing Office Head of Investment/M&A and Corporate Governance… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of partners : 400+ Number of associates : 2500+Languages
Chinese English French Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian SpanishZhong Lun Law Firm > Firm Profile
Founded in 1993, Zhong Lun Law Firm is one of the first partnership law firms in the PRC. With effect from April 17, 2012, it has been restructured into a limited liability partnership in accordance with the law. After decades of rapid and steady growth, today Zhong Lun has established itself as one of the largest top-notch full-service law firms in China, with over 400 equity partners and more than 2,500 professionals working in eighteen offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu, Chongqing, Qingdao, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Haikou, Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Almaty. Our in-depth expertise and close inter-department collaborations enable us to provide clients with high-quality legal services in more than 60 jurisdictions across a wide range of industries and sectors.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Client, Tax & Trusts, M&A | Clifford Ng | cliffordng@zhonglun.com | |
| Private Client, Tax & Trusts, M&A | Chloe Leung | chloeleung@zhonglun.com | |
| Dispute Resolution, Employment & Family | Frederick Hui | frederickhui@zhonglun.com | |
| Dispute Resolution, Employment & Family | Gilbert Leung | gilbertleung@zhonglun.com | |
| Corporate, M&A | Alan Xu | alanxu@zhonglun.com | |
| Capital Markets, M&A | Henry Lau | henrylau@zhonglun.com | |
| Capital Markets, M&A | Victor Pang | victorpang@zhonglun.com | |
| Funds and Investments Products | Jane Yao | janeyao@zhonglun.com | |
| Capital Markets, M&A | Jaycen Liao | jaycenliao@zhonglun.com | |
| Real Estate | Allen Yam | allenyam@zhonglun.com | |
| Real Estate | Louis Pe | louispe@zhonglun.com | |
| Real Estate | Howard Wong | howardwong@zhonglun.com | |
| Real Estate | Iris Choi | irischoi@zhonglun.com | |
| Dispute Resolution | Terence Luk | terenceluk@zhonglun.com | |
| Real Estate | Christy Ip | christyip@zhonglun.com | |
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