HHP Attorneys-At-Law

HHP Attorneys-At-Law
Founded in Shanghai in 2003, HHP Attorneys-At-Law is an independent commercial law firm advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, state-owned enterprises, listed companies and privately owned businesses on transactions, disputes and regulatory matters in China and across borders.

HHP combines legal expertise with a practical understanding of clients’ industries, operations and commercial objectives. By bringing together lawyers from different practice areas and maintaining active partner involvement, the firm provides coordinated, pragmatic and implementable legal solutions.

Core Values and Approach

• Quality First and Teamwork: Our goal is to be a trusted business partner to our clients. Rather than expanding in scale, we focus on continually enhancing the quality of our services. Our integrated team approach and hands-on partner involvement ensure strong support across all levels.HHP prioritises service quality over scale. Matters are handled by integrated teams with active partner involvement, enabling the firm to address transactional, regulatory, employment, data and dispute-related issues in a coordinated manner.
• Commercial Understanding: HHP invests time in understanding clients’ industries, business models, internal decision-making processes and strategic objectives. The firm’s advice is designed not only to identify and manage legal risks, but also to facilitate implementation and support clients’ long-term business development.

Cross-Border Capabilities

As the exclusive Meritas member firm in Shanghai, HHP offers unparalleled cross-border legal services through the Meritas global network, which comprises over 180 firms in 90+ countries and regions. This membership enables us to seamlessly assist clients with complex international matters, bridging local expertise with global reach.

Through Meritas and its other established relationships with international counsel, HHP coordinates cross-border teams for multi-jurisdictional transactions, disputes and compliance matters. The firm frequently acts as the China lead, helping Chinese enterprises manage overseas investments and operations while assisting international clients with investments and business activities in China.

Industry Experience

HHP has extensive experience in industries including advanced manufacturing and materials, automotive and mobility, chemicals, consumer goods and retail, energy and clean technology, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, logistics, mining and natural resources, pharmaceuticals, real estate and construction, technology and data-driven businesses.

Practice Areas

M&A and Restructuring

• HHP advises on domestic and cross-border acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations, carve-outs, greenfield investments and post-acquisition integration.

• The firm’s services cover transaction structuring, legal due diligence, regulatory analysis, negotiations, transaction documentation, approvals, closing and post-closing matters. HHP regularly assists Chinese enterprises with international expansion and advises multinational clients on China-related investments and transactions.

Financial Services

• HHP advises banks, financial institutions, investment funds, corporate borrowers and investors on syndicated and bilateral lending, acquisition finance, project and real estate finance, asset management, secured lending and financial regulatory matters.

• The firm assists with transaction structuring, finance and security documentation, negotiations, regulatory compliance, enforcement and finance-related disputes.

Dispute Resolution

• HHP represents clients in complex commercial and financial disputes, including joint venture and shareholder disputes, investment disputes, contractual claims, construction disputes and cross-border matters.

• The firm acts in litigation, arbitration and proceedings before regulatory and administrative authorities in China. HHP lawyers have handled matters recognised as model cases by PRC courts.

Corporate Services

• HHP maintains long-standing relationships with multinational companies operating in China and provides legal support throughout the corporate lifecycle.

• Its services include market entry, entity establishment, corporate governance, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate restructuring, product and sector-specific regulation, business expansion and exit arrangements. The firm has particular experience in highly regulated industries including cosmetics, food and beverage, healthcare, life sciences, e-commerce and mining.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

• Assistance for foreign investors in establishing various business presences in China.
• Comprehensive, one-stop solutions for FDI, backed by over a decade of experience.

Data and Cybersecurity

• HHP advises clients on personal information protection, cybersecurity and data governance, including data mapping and classification, privacy notices and consent mechanisms, cross-border data transfers, cybersecurity reviews, internal policies, regulatory compliance and incident response.

• The team also advises on data issues arising from M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, digital products and international business operations, and provides tailored training for management and employees.

Labor and Employment

• HHP provides comprehensive labour and employment advice to multinational and domestic companies.

• Its services cover day-to-day human resources management, employment policies, recruitment, remuneration, disciplinary matters, terminations, workforce restructurings, large-scale termination projects and labour disputes. The team also advises on employment due diligence and integration in M&A transactions and on cross-border employment arrangements.

Trade Compliance

• HHP advises on customs and trade compliance, product and item classification, import and export controls, economic sanctions, restricted-party screening and supply-chain compliance.

• The firm assists clients with risk assessments, internal compliance programmes, policies and procedures, employee training, internal investigations and responses to regulatory enquiries.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

• HHP advises on intellectual property strategy, registrations, licensing, transactions, enforcement and disputes.

• The firm provides brand protection services covering trademark portfolios, anti-counterfeiting strategies and enforcement against online and offline infringement. It also advises on trade secrets, false advertising, unfair competition and intellectual property issues arising in e-commerce and commercial transactions.

Real Estate and Construction

• HHP advises on industrial construction, real estate development and infrastructure projects, including land acquisition, project structuring and financing, procurement, construction and EPC contracts, project management and dispute resolution.

• The firm also coordinates legal support for Chinese clients undertaking industrial and construction projects in overseas markets.

Competition, Compliance and ESG

• HHP advises on competition and antitrust matters, merger control, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, internal investigations and regulatory compliance.

• The firm assists clients in designing and implementing cross-border compliance frameworks covering market access, trade compliance, data protection, labour and employment, supply-chain management, intellectual property and overseas operations. HHP also advises on ESG compliance, risk assessments, internal policies, training, remediation and reporting-related matters.