Mr Shihao XIAO > HHP Attorneys-At-Law > Shanghai, China > Lawyer Profile

The Shanghai-based cybersecurity practice group at HHP Attorneys-At-Law assists consumer goods, industrial manufacturing, automotive and healthcare sectors on data compliance and privacy issues. The firm is a member of Meritas, a global legal service network, which allows it to advise on cross-border data protection matters. The team supports clients with risk assessments, compliance and establishing information security management systems. Team lead Yao Rao has ‘impeccable legal expertise and extensive experience in data protection‘, handling data management and IT system compliance as well as cyber-related due diligence. He is supported by associates Shihao Xiao and Shuaijie Lu.

HHP Attorneys-At-Law ‘consistently delivers exceptional results’. The labour and employment department assists corporate clients with day-to-day human resources matters, compliance issues, and labour-related dispute resolution. The practice is headed up by Shanghai-based labour and employment specialist Yao Rao, who ‘stands out as a remarkable leader and strategic thinker.’ Rao’s practice focuses on highly regulated industries, such as the medical devices, institutions and packaging sectors, as well as nutritional food and mining. Providing notable support are Shihao Xiao and Jialing Liu.

HHP Attorneys-At-Law offers ‘profound expertise’ in both domestic and international M&A transactions and corporate restructuring, with a strong focus on highly regulated industries such as mining, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and insurance. Yao Rao heads the Shanghai-based practice, regularly assisting multinational companies with their operations in China. Team members Shihao Xiao and Shuaijie Lu advise on due diligence, commercial negotiations, and contract drafting and review for M&A projects.