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China > Data protection: PRC firms Tier 2

Llinks Law Offices‘ specialist data team, which sits within the corporate department, works with well-known clients from the automotive, tech and pharmaceutical sectors on all aspects of data protection, cybersecurity and e-marketing matters. David Pan leads the team; dual-qualified in New York and China, Pan is able to assist multinational clients with international compliance programmes and data transfer agreements. Xun Yang also has international expertise, having previously worked at a magic circle firm, and operates a broad practice that spans corporate and IP matters in addition to data protection.

China > Investment funds: PRC firms Tier 2

Llinks Law Offices acts for Chinese and domestic fund managers on the establishment of new funds as well as investments in existing funds. The practice’s work includes advising on more specialised fund types, such as QFLP funds. The Shanghai-based team is led by Charles Qin and Sandra Lu. Selena She and Nicholas Lou are also key partners.

China > Private wealth: PRC firms Tier 2

Llinks Law Offices’ private wealth team was significantly strengthened in March 2021 when Steven Wang joined the practice from King & Wood Mallesons. Wang, a specialist in private wealth work, advises individuals on wealth planning, including the creation of offshore holding structures for assets. He also provides assistance to the founders of companies on succession planning.

China > Antitrust and competition: PRC firms Tier 3

Under the leadership of David Pan, Llinks Law Offices advises companies from a broad range of sectors on complying with antitrust regulations. The practice also handles merger control, including acting for multinationals on transactions in China.

China > Banking and finance: PRC firms Tier 3

Llinks Law Offices acts for lenders on offshore and onshore loans, including the financing of acquisitions and projects. The practice acts for both PRC and overseas banks active in the Chinese market. Practice head Charles Qin focuses on banking and finance disputes, while Michael Mei handles transactions including syndicated lending. Raymond Cai and Elva Yu are also key figures in the team and have broad practices.

China > Capital markets: PRC firms Tier 3

Llinks Law Offices practice is commendably broad, as the firm advises international and domestic issuers and sponsors on all major types of transactions. Securities issuance projects are undoubtedly a specialism, with several members of the team experienced in IPOs, follow-on listings and convertible debt offerings.  Founding partner Christophe Han continues to advise on capital markets matters as part of a wide-ranging corporate practice, while Grant Chen leads the practice from Shanghai and has previous experience working for regulatory bodies.

China > Corporate and M&A: PRC firms Tier 3

In addition to its local PRC expertise, Llinks Law Offices is well-placed to support on cross-border matters and is home to lawyers proficient in French, Japanese and English, among other languages, many of whom have previously practised abroad. The practice is co-headed from Shanghai by Grant Chen, and Nicholas Lou, a private equity and venture capital specialist who is particularly active in the real estate and construction fields. Also integral to the offering is Selena She, who brings a decade of experience in Silicon Valley to the table, as well as junior partner Colin Shi who is particularly adept in deal structuring and capital re-organisation matters. Clients include state-owned enterprises, domestic and international listed companies, dynamic players in the technology field and several Fortune 500 outfits.

China > Dispute resolution: Arbitration: PRC firms Tier 3

Llinks Law Offices has a solid dispute resolution practice that includes a significant arbitration component. The firm, which also has a presence in London and Hong Kong, is particularly strong in international disputes, having worked with companies from the healthcare and manufacturing sectors as well as heavy industry. Charles Qin leads the dispute resolution practice; in addition to representing clients in disputes, Qin is a panel arbitrator for SHIAC, SCIA and the Shanghai Arbitration Commission.

China > Intellectual property: PRC firms

Llinks Law Offices provides sound advice to clients from a number of industry sectors, including telecoms, software, pharmaceuticals and media, with expertise spanning patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and unfair competition. On the disputes side, Peiming Yang  advises on IP disputes as part of a broad practice that also incudes assisting with M&A and international trade issues. The team's non-contentious offering focuses on assisting on commercial agreements and corporate transactions. Charles Qin and Xun Yang  lead the contentious and non-contentious practices respectively.

China > Private equity: PRC firms Tier 3

Llinks Law Offices has a strong pedigree in the private equity market, advising many types of funds, angel investors and portfolio companies on deals of various structures. In addition to transactional work, the firm also assists clients with navigating the Chinese regulatory framework, as well as fund formation. Selena She and Colin Shi frequently work together to advise on both sides of VC investment transactions, while practice head Nicholas Lou specialises in representing foreign and domestic private equity funds.

China > Real estate and construction: PRC firms Tier 3

Llinks Law Offices acts for leading Chinese real estate developers and investors in a range of transactions. The Shanghai-based practice advises on acquisitions of commercial, residential, and industrial real estate. Practice head Nicholas Lou  has experience handling corporate and capital market transactions in this sector; Teddy Li  and Bernie Liu  are also key partners in the team and act for both foreign and domestic clients.

China > Regulatory/compliance: PRC firms Tier 3

Llinks Law Offices' client roster features multinational corporations, state-owned enterprises, listed companies and large private companies which it advises on a broad range of compliance matters. Its expertise spans cybersecurity and data protection, trade control and investment regulation, as well as commercial intellectual property rights and environmental protection. David Pan is the main contact and led on a number of fraud, embezzlement and FCPA matters.

China > TMT: PRC firms Tier 3

Llinks Law Offices has a strength in private equity and venture capital investments, representing both target companies and investors in financing rounds and buyouts. Practice head Nicholas Lou  is a key partner in this regard, as are David Yu and Wayne Chen. The group has experience in all areas of the sector, including e-commerce, media, entertainment, gaming and cloud computing. Aside from transactional work, the team also assists with restructuring, data protection, licensing and antitrust matters.

China > Dispute resolution: Litigation: PRC firms Tier 4

Llinks Law Offices has a solid contentious offering that compliments its other departments by advising on finance, investment, and commercial disputes. The firms expertise in banking litigation is evident in its recent work representing SHZQ Futures in disputes pertaining to false representation of corporate bonds against Kangmei Pharmaceutical. Charles Qin leads the department, acting as a panel arbitrator in addition to representing clients in court proceedings.

China > Insurance; PRC firms

China > Labour and employment: PRC firms

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