HHP Attorneys-At-Law > Shanghai, China > Firm Profile

HHP Attorneys-At-Law
Room 2208, Corporate Avenue 5
150 Hubin Road, Huangpu District
Shanghai 200120
China

China > Regional coverage: Other notable firms in Shanghai Tier 1

With Yao Rao as the managing partner, HHP Attorneys-At-Law provides the gamut of services, from labour and employment advice for sectors like manufacturing and tech, to addressing data compliance matters. The practice also offers corporate expertise to multinational entities within the medical, food, and construction sectors in China.

Practice head(s):

Yao Rao

Key clients

Aiswei Group

China Pacific Insurance Company

China Everbright

Maison Capital

Merck

SCHOTT

SKF

SPB Bank

Spectris

Valeo

Work highlights

  • Advised a leading real estate group on a RMB9.6 bn acquisition of a prestigious residential real estate development project in Shanghai.
  • Advised a prominent European industrial manufacturer on a labour law case concerning the lay-off of a significant number of employees during the liquidation of two manufacturing factories in East China.
  • Advised a leading consumer brand on its personal information protection project in China.

China > Data protection: PRC firms Tier 3

HHP Attorneys-At-Law works across the cybersecurity space to aid its clients in numerous sectors such as consumer goods and services, industrial manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and banking. The team provides assistance on risk assessments, gives opinions on cybersecurity and personal information protection, and provides due diligence on cybersecurity and data protection in M&A projects. Yao Rao heads up the practice taking the lead on data protection issues including within the context of M&A transactions. Associates Shuaijie Lu and Shihao Xiao are also noted.  

Practice head(s):

Yao Rao

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Each lawyer’s professionalism and ability at HHP are very strong. Their legal expertise is excellent and they are able to provide in-depth services in the areas that customers need, especially in the field of data protection. In the process of cooperation in data protection matters, their professionalism, rigor, and meticulousness left us a very deep impression.’

‘Yao Rao is one of the most professional lawyers I have ever worked with. In the emerging field of data compliance, we are very impressed by the professionalism and meticulousness of the team, not only does Rao have a deep understanding of data-related laws and regulations and various standards, but also has a good grasp of the interdisciplinary knowledge of IT and technology related to this topic.’

‘HHP has been our steadfast partner in tackling intricate data compliance and cybersecurity matters in recent years. Their adept handling of complex legal issues has left a lasting impression. With a wealth of experience and an aptitude for in-depth research, HHP excels in the field of data protection. The strength of the HHP team lies in their close collaboration, enabling attorneys with diverse expertise to deliver timely and satisfactory results for issues spanning various domains.’

‘Yao Rao possesses impeccable legal expertise and extensive experience in the field of data protection. His precise understanding of enforcement matters and keen industry insights significantly benefit our operations. He not only addresses legal and compliance requirements regarding data and cybersecurity in our projects but also ensures our projects align with commercial objectives, optimizing their outcomes.’

‘Shihao Xiao and Shuaijie Lu are exceptional data protection lawyers. They exhibit exceptional professional competence and possess rich project experience. Their proactive engagement in technical domains, strong comprehension, effective communication, and responsible service attitude are noteworthy. When confronted with intricate legal issues across various scenarios, they provide precise analyses and offer practical, effective solutions.’

Key clients

Aiswei Group

Blum

Brenntag

Diageo

Merck

Puma

RS Components

SKF

Spectris

Valeo

Valeo Siemens eAutomotive

Work highlights

  • Advised a solar energy products manufacturer on its oversea data centre project, including data protection assessment and international server location selection.
  • Advised a European industrial manufacturer on its comprehensive HR data protection compliance project.
  • Advised a leading consumer brand on its personal information protection project in China.

China > Labour and employment: PRC firms Tier 3

HHP Attorneys-At-Law specialises in providing employment advice to international industrial and manufacturing companies operating in Shanghai, assisting with mass lay-offs, arbitrations and regulatory compliance matters. The firm’s clients include renewable energy producers, life sciences companies and electronic components manufacturers. Yao Rao, recommended for his ‘professionalism and comprehensive knowledge' and whose specialist focus is on regulated industries such as the medical sector and mining, leads the team. He is supported by associates Shihao Xiao and Jialing Liu.

Practice head(s):

Yao Rao

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘HHP is an excellent boutique law firm. From junior lawyers to partners, the professionalism and rigour of every lawyer is impressive.’

‘Rao Yao is a very good lawyer. His professionalism and comprehensive knowledge left a very deep impression on us.’

‘HHP has amassed extensive expertise in labour and personnel matters, demonstrating an exceptional understanding of labor law practices across diverse regions within China. Their labour and personnel team stands as a paragon of maturity and excellence, capably addressing a spectrum of labour law consultations.’

‘A seasoned veteran with profound knowledge in labour law, Yao RAO has honed an intimate understanding of the dynamic landscape of judicial practices across various regions. His ability to rapidly and accurately identify potential legal risks during routine operations serves as a proactive risk management mechanism.’

Key clients

Aiswei Group

Arburg

Bekaert

Blum

Hottinger Brüel & Kjær

RS Components

RwandAir

Schott

SKF

Spectris

Work highlights

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

Shanghai-based HHP Attorneys-At-Law's membership in Meritas enables it to handle a steady flow of inbound and outbound transactions for clients in a broad range of industries including finance, energy, real estate, and industrial manufacturing. The team, led by managing partner Yao Rao,  is often sought for pre-IPO financing and multimillion RMB acquisitions.

Practice head(s):

Yao Rao

Other key lawyers:

Shihao Xiao

Testimonials

‘HHP’s ability to adeptly address business challenges is remarkable. HHP excels particularly in the field of corporate and M&A, offering us exceptionally satisfying legal services.

‘The team of attorneys at HHP boasts a robust legal acumen, consistently delivering swift and effective responses even to the most intricate legal queries while upholding a high standard of work completion.

‘Yao Rao is a distinguished attorney in the realms of corporate and M&A. His unwavering honesty and reliability make him an exemplary collaborator, while his expertise in these domains is both expansive and profound, establishing a strong foundation of trust between the firm and clients. Yao consistently adopts a client-centric perspective, leveraging his professional legal acumen alongside a sharp business intuition to help us realize our strategic objectives.’

‘Yao Rao understands our relevant industry very well. He is responsive, efficient, and knowledgeable. It is pleasant to work with Yao and his team.’

‘The attorneys at HHP are notably proficient in the manufacturing sector, showcasing their specialization not only in legal aspects but also in in-depth industry analysis. Beyond purely legal considerations, they delve into industry developments, approaching problems from a business perspective and presenting comprehensive solutions.’

‘What truly sets HHP apart is their solution-oriented approach, crafting systematic, highly actionable solutions from our practical business standpoint. Their advice isn’t just limited to legal compliance; it bears immense commercial value. HHP’s attorneys focus on addressing issues comprehensively, demonstrating a keen understanding of our commercial landscape.’

‘Very efficient, good teamwork, and very bilingual.’

Key clients

Aiswei Group

China Pacific Insurance Company

China Everbright

Maison Capital

Merck

SCHOTT

SKF

SPB Bank

Spectris

Valeo

Work highlights

Since establishment in 2003, HHP has been making efforts to provide our clients with effective and quality service via seamless teamwork. We are committed to providing client-oriented legal solutions, which requires high business sense of our lawyers. Therefore, in addition to the law, when we provide legal advice, we assign lawyers with industrial expertise so that we can help the client to identify the key points in legal implications and deliver customized and pragmatic solutions from the client’s point of view.

  • Quality first and teamwork

    With an aim to become the business partner of our clients, we keep pursuing the improvement of service quality rather than the expansion of firm scale. Our team is made up of dedicated and talented individuals who combine in-depth local knowledge with an international perspective. Our corporate culture with fully integrated team approach and partner-hands-on working style benefit our clients by ensuring strong support at all levels.
  • Business acumen

    By comprehending clients’ business, understanding of the future direction of their industry, listening to clients’ needs and integrating the expertise and resources of various fields, HHP provides clients with comprehensive, pragmatic and efficient legal support, striving to become the long-term close business partner of our clients.
  • Cross-border capabilities

    As the only Meritas member firm in Shanghai, we are able to provide unique cross-border legal service solutions for our clients through Meritas international legal network with more than 180 member firms in over 90 countries and regions worldwide.

Our ample experience has directly contributed to our vast exposure in the fields of advance materials, advertisement, automobiles, chemistry, consumer goods and services, environmental protection, finance, healthcare, logistics, machinery manufacturing, medical device, mining, new energy, pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical packaging, real estate and etc. The practice areas of us focus on the following: –

M&A and restructuring

  • Provides full legal services for domestic and overseas M&A and restructuring from structuring, due diligence, negotiation, drafting and governmental matters till post-closing matters.
  • Active in outbound investment under the Belt and Road Initiative, advising Chinese investors on their global outbound investments.

Financial services

  • Represents financial institutions for trust and asset management business and relevant dispute resolutions.
  • Represents clients on issuing PPN and other derivative instruments in the inter-bank market.

Dispute resolution

  • Represents many financial institutions for a large number of novel cases with high value and complexity, such as disputes over effectiveness of umbrella trust, stock market OTC funds, classification of funds, and distribution of trust status.
  • Represents Chinese and foreign clients on resolving an extensive array of commercial disputes before courts, administrative authorities and arbitration tribunals around China.
  • Winning cases selected as Model Cases by the Supreme Court and Higher Court.

Corporate

  • Long term cooperation with a great number of multinational companies in China.
  • Full-scope legal services covering the whole life circle of a company and every step of the commercial transaction.
  • Extensive experience on consultancy in highly regulated industries, such as cosmetics and food, e-commerce, healthcare, direct selling, and mining.

Foreign direct investment

  • Represents a large number of foreign investors to establish various kinds of business presence.
  • One-stop solution for foreign direct investment more than a decade.
    Data and cybersecurity
  • Comprehensive legal solutions for data compliance, cybersecurity and regulatory services
  • Expertise in administrative procedures, grading, risk assessment, compliance reviews, and information security management
  • Global lawyering resources for multinational matters
  • Concise and impactful legal training on cybersecurity, personal information protection and data security
    Labour and mployment
  • Represents multinational corporate clients for full-scale labour law service to efficiently manage the daily HR matters and handle a large number of arbitrations and litigations.
  • Provides specific legal services on complicated labour matters such as labour due diligence in M&A, massive termination management.
    Trade compliance
  • Expert consultation on international trade with services including import/export advice, inspection and quarantine, customs clearance, identification and response to control risks, screening and consultation on trade blacklists, improvement of trade compliance systems, and investigation consultation.
  • Serving clients across diverse industries such as automotive, energy, machinery equipment, food, daily necessities, and pharmaceuticals, offering practical legal advice and targeted solutions.

Intellectual property rights

  • Extensive experience in various areas of IPR practice, including consultation, application, licensing, administrative enforcement and litigation with respect to the intellectual property right.
  • Represents clients in litigation and administrative proceedings for IPR.

Construction

  • Full-scope service for many construction projects of industrial buildings by multinational companies.
  • Rich experience in overseas construction projects, especially in the coverage area of the Belt and Road Initiative, capable of offering innovative cross-border construction legal service solutions.

Compliance

  • Provides reliable services covering every aspect of a company’s regulatory need to identify non-compliance issues, assess compliance risks, streamline internal reporting systems and set up effective compliance policies.
Department Name Email Telephone
Corporate/M&A, Compliance Yao RAO yao.rao@hhp.com.cn +86-21 5047 3330
Dispute Resolution, Banking and Finance Jingdong XU jingdong.xu@hhp.com.cn +86-21 5047 3330
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Jialing LIU photo Ms Jialing LIU
Shuaijie LU photo Mr Shuaijie LU
Yao Rao photo Mr Yao Rao Managing Partner of HHP Attorneys-At-Law, Board Member of Meritas Law Firms Worldwide,…
Shihao XIAO photo Mr Shihao XIAO
Jingdong  XU photo Mr Jingdong XU
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