Firm Profile > Llinks Law Offices > Shanghai, China
Llinks Law Offices Offices
18F, ONE LUJIAZUI
68 YIN CHENG ROAD MIDDLE
SHANGHAI 200120
China
Llinks Law Offices > The Legal 500 Rankings
Corporate and M&A: PRC firms Tier 2
The corporate and commercial team at Llinks Law Offices is well-versed in foreign direct investment, and often advises foreign clients on the local legal environment and their operations in China. The group also advise Chinese corporates on their transactions domestically and abroad. The department is jointly led by foreign direct investment specialist Nicholas Lou and Grant Chen. Colin Shi has developed a strong M&A practice and advises a mixture of foreign and domestic investment funds. Senior associate Kyle Zhao is noted for advising investment funds, particularly in the real estate sector.
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‘Familiar with the legal environment and business knowledge of overseas mergers and acquisitions. The team members are all PhDs and masters graduated from well-known overseas law schools.’
‘They are very experienced in mergers and acquisitions negotiations and can provide companies with a lot of good ideas when negotiating with each other.’
‘Have a good understanding of foreign business culture, which is of great help to Chinese-funded enterprises in overseas mergers.’
Key clients
Shanghai Electric (Group) Corporation
Sinochem Zhejiang Chemical
Gaw Capital
Sinochem International Corporation
Xiamen ITG Group
Döhler Asia PTE
Xiamen International Trade Group
Ping An Capital
Contemporary Amperex Technology
EBA (Beijng) Investment and Management
Contemporary Amperex Technology
S.F. Holding
Yonghui Superstores
Fulida Group Holding
Data protection: PRC firms Tier 2
Llinks Law Offices has a team that is entirely dedicated to data protection and cyber security that sits within the corporate and commercial department led by Nicholas Lou. David Pan specialises in network security and data protection, advising clients on customer information compliance, particularly in the automotive sector. Xun Yang is a cyber security expert with a focus on the financial and healthcare sectors, where his knowledge in national security law is put to good use.
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Antitrust and competition: PRC firms Tier 3
The competition and antitrust team at Llinks Law Offices is regularly instructed on merger filings for M&A and joint venture projects, by Chinese and multinational clients. The group is led by transactional lawyer Nicholas Lou and includes David Pan, an expert in merger filing procedures.
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Key clients
Honeywell (China)
Yonghui Superstores
Redstar Macalline Home Decoration Group
Contemporary Amperex Technology
Anglo American Resources (China)
Rockwell Automation
Beam Suntory
SAIC Motor Corporation
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Trading (China)
Shanghai Electric (Group) Company
Anthony Technical Glass (Shanghai)
Eddingpharm China
Donaldson China
Banking and finance: PRC firms Tier 3
The banking and finance team at Llinks Law Offices advises local and international banks, borrowers, sponsors and export credit agencies. The team has particular expertise in project finance, and is often called upon to assist with cross-border and multi-currency transactions. Charles Qin leads the team, handling transactional work as well as finance-related arbitrations. Michael Mei's practice involves advising foreign and domestic financial institutions on bilateral and syndicated lending. Elva Yu regularly assists with the development of new financial and asset management products, as well as the establishment of private funds.
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Shanghai Bonghui Commercial Factoring
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
Beijing Jingdong Century Trading
Shanghai Electric (Group)
Xiamen International Trade Group
ICBC Financial Assets Investment
Xiamen ITG Group
Tengan Fund Distribution (Shenzhen)
Xiamen International Trade Group
ICBC Financial Assets Investment
Dispute resolution: Arbitration: PRC firms Tier 3
The group at Llinks Law Offices has extensive experience in domestic arbitration proceedings, before commissions in Shanghai and Shenzhen; and is often instructed on international arbitrations at CIETAC and in Hong Kong and Singapore. The overall dispute resolution department is led by Charles Qin, who is a seasoned arbitration counsel. David Wu is another veteran of arbitration, and recently advised the China Basketball Association on the establishment of its disciplinary and dispute resolution mechanism.
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Shen Zhen Rongtong Capital Management
Shanghai Egoo Networks
DSM Food Specialties China Enterprise
China Pacific Insurance (Group)
BOC International (China)
Metrasens
Investment funds: PRC firms Tier 3
Llinks Law Offices advise a broad range of clients including domestic fund management companies and their subsidiaries, private equity funds, venture capital funds, securities investment funds and more. Charles Qin and Nicholas Lou head the practice and are based in Shanghai.
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Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers
GF Fund Management
Morgan Stanley Huaxin Fund Management Co., Ltd.
E Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Shanxi Securities International Asset Management Limited
CICC Qiyuan National Emerging Industries Venture Investment Guidance Fund
Nanjing Jinjijiang Equity Investment Fund (GSR Capital)
EverbrightAshmore (Beijing) Investment Management Co., Ltd.
Hengqin Ping An Real Estate Equity Investment Management Co. Ltd.
Private equity: PRC firms Tier 3
Private equity and venture capitals are core to the practice at Llinks Law Offices, which has a team that is well-versed in regulatory issues, as well as in transactions. The group advises foreign and domestic investors on issues such as fund formation and fund raising, as well as follow-up project investment, management and exits, particularly via IPOs. The department is jointly led by Nicholas Lou, Grant Chen and Charles Qin and includes experienced cross-border investment specialist David Yu. Colin Shi is developing a strong practice advising funds in the technology and manufacturing sectors. In May 2020, a group including Candice Du moved over from AllBright Law Offices, strengthening the firm's transactional capabilities.
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Key clients
Wm Smart Mobility (Shanghai)
Shenzhen SenseTime Technology
Shanghai Cell Therapy Group
Red Pepper Limited
Beijing Cheerbright Technologies
Beijing Qi Wo Bo Guan Investment Management Partnership (Limited Partnership)
Infotech New industry Investment Fund Management
Beijing Chang Ke Jin Investment
Shanghai Xinjin Venture Capital Center (LLP)
Shanghai Premium Bright Global Captial
Beijing Cheerbright Technologies
Shanghai Yiguo E-commerce
Real estate and construction: PRC firms Tier 3
Llinks Law Offices has experience in high-profile domestic and cross-border real estate transactions, often in conjunction with the firm's Hong Kong offices. The group advises financial institutions, funds and investors, as well as real estate and construction companies on the spectrum of real estate and construction issues. Real estate funds expert Nicholas Lou heads the team. Other recommended transactional lawyers include David Yu and Bernie Liu.
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Beijing Meige Hotel Management
Shou Feng (Tianjin) Investment Management
Hengqin Ping An Real Estate Equity Investment Management
China Pacific Insurance (Group)
North Bund Keppel
Beijing Yuanxu Equity Investment Fund Management
Pingan Real Estate
Shanghai Zhangjiang Vanke Real Estate Development and
Shanghai Dijie Real Estate
Invesco Rui De Asia Pacific Private Equity Fund Management (Shenzhen)
TMT: PRC firms Tier 3
The team at Llinks Law Offices is most noted for TMT sector finance and investment. It has experience across the industry, including in relation to e-commerce, media and entertainment, as well as manufacturing. The department is co-led by Grant Chen and Nicholas Lou and includes corporate generalist David Yu.
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Testimonials
‘The team has a good understanding of operations of e-commerce platforms and are able to provide one-stop services to spot all compliance issues, from licensing requirements, data protections, to invoicing and taxations, associated with e-commerce business.‘
The team members have a dynamic synergy. Whilst the practice heads provide a high-level guidance based on his legal knowledge and experience, their team members implement the guidance prudently.’
Key clients
SB China Capital
Suzhou Boyan Jiaming Venture Capital Center
Ningbo Hongqi Haochun Venture Capital Center
Shenzhen SenseTime Technology
Wm Smart Mobility (Shanghai)
Red Pepper Limited
Baxter (China) Investment
CLS Behring
CRRC Times
Boke Telecommunication Technology Corporation
Capital markets: PRC firms Tier 4
Llinks Law Offices is regularly instructed by domestic and overseas issuers and underwriters on securities issuances and IPOs, as well as follow-on and debt offerings. Central to the group is Christophe Han, who has vast experience in debt and equity transactions. Calista Huang has expertise in capital markets regulatory compliance. The practice as a whole is led by securities expert Grant Chen.
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Sinochem International Corporation
American Securities LLC
Shanghai Sinotec
Gangfeng Lithium
Sinochem International Corporation
China Molybdenum
Shanghai Lingang Economic Development (Group)
Xiamen ITG Group
Chison Medical Technologies
Guoxuan High-Tech
Dispute resolution: Litigation: PRC firms Tier 4
The team at Llinks Law Offices has a niche in capital markets litigation and commercial litigation. It is also instructed on intellectual property disputes. Charles Qin heads the department, which includes intellectual property litigator Mark Zhang and Vincent Mu, who is a commercial litigation generalist.
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SHZQ Futures
Orient Securities Company
Shanghai Kaibao Pharmaceutical
Contemporary Amperex Technology
Shanghai Tianlin Road Sub-branch of Bank of China
Intellectual property: PRC firms
Llinks Law Offices offers clients advice on both contentious and non-contentious issues relating to intellectual property in a broad range of industries including telecoms, software, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Key areas of work include patent, trade mark, copyright and domain name issues. Charles Qin heads the contentious offering and Nicholas Lou heads the non-contentious work. Xun Yang, Mark Zhang and Peiming Yang are also noted.
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Shanghai Egoo Networks Co., Ltd.
SEC Transportation System Limited Company (SEC-TST)
Wuxi CRRC-hofer Powertrain System Co. Ltd
Shanghai Automobile Industrial Group
Shanghai Rixin BioTech Co. Ltd.
Hella Venture (Shanghai Hella Vehicle Technology Co. Ltd.)
Gain Capital Group LLP
Citic-Prudential Fund Management Co. Ltd.
Carestream Dental LLC
Boke Communication Technology Co. Ltd
Llinks Law Offices > Firm Profile
The firm: Llinks Law Offices is an acclaimed PRC law firm with a national and international practice, specializing in cross-border transactions. Since its founding in 1998, Llinks has consistently been a dominant force at the forefront of developments in China’s legal service market; renowned for its proficiency in providing innovative resolutions to complex legal problems.
With offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and London, Llinks assists global clientele in achieving their business goals, whilst providing both a high-calibre and professional service, through a combination of technical excellence, commercial awareness and a practical, constructive approach to legal issues.
The firm frequently guides both international institutions and multinational corporations through the Chinese legal system, helping them to obtain protection under Chinese law. Llinks’ technical expertise, imagination and creativity have cemented the firm’s position as China’s leading law firm. Consequently, the firm’s professionalism and business prowess have been consistently recognised as that of a leading law firm by numerous reputable international publications such as Asian-mena Counsel-In House community, Asian Legal Business, Asialaw Profiles, Chambers and Partners, IFLR1000, and The Legal 500. The firm has also received the prestigious awards of ‘Outstanding Law Firm in Shanghai’ and ‘Outstanding Law Firm in China’ by the Shanghai Bar Association and the All China Lawyers Association respectively.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Banking and Finance | Charles Qin | charles.qin@llinkslaw.com | |
| Corporate | Nicholas Lou | nicholas.lou@llinkslaw.com | |
| Capital Markets | Grant Chen | grant.chen@llinkslaw.com | |
| Dispute Resolution | Charles Qin | charles.qin@llinkslaw.com |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Lawrence An | Corporate and Commercial, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity / Venture Capital, Real… | View Profile |
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Raymond Cai | Partner | View Profile |
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Sheldon Chen | Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Baker Chen | Capital Markets / Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Restructuring, Private Equity /… | View Profile |
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Alan Chen | Partner | View Profile |
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Daisy Ding | Partner | View Profile |
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Candice Du | Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Justin Fan | Financial Regulatory, Financial Derivatives, Futures, Asset Management, Banking | View Profile |
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Mr Patrick Gu | Corporate and Foreign Direct Investment, Labor and Employment, Dispute Resolution | View Profile |
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Ms Cathy Huang | Partner | View Profile |
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Alex Huang | Partner | View Profile |
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Ms Guixiang Jin | Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity Investment/Compliance Advisory and Anti-Trust, Company and Commercial,… | View Profile |
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Mr Teddy Li | Partner | View Profile |
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Ms Harriet Li | Capital Markets / Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Restructuring, Private Equity /… | View Profile |
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Ms Lily Luo | Cross-border Asset Management, Establishment of Financial Institutions, License Application | View Profile |
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Mr Colin Shi | Private Equity / Venture Capital, Fund Formation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and… | View Profile |
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Sue Sun | Partner | View Profile |
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Chris Xia | Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Xun Yang | Cyber Security and Information Governance, Privacy, Intellectual Property Rights, Unfair-competition, Regulatory Matters… | View Profile |
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Ms Lily Yuan | Bank, Public Funds, Asset Management | View Profile |
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Ms April Zhang | Capital Markets / Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity / Venture… | View Profile |
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Ms Zhengyi Zhang | Capital Markets / Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Restructuring, Private Equity /… | View Profile |
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Mr Mark Zhang | Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property | View Profile |
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Mr Patrick Zheng | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 170+ at this office : 120+Languages
English French Japanese Mandarin Spanish Cantonese Shanghai dialect KoreanMemberships
International Lawyers NetworkClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Xiaobo Wang
COMPANY/FIRM: Pixomondo
TESTIMONIAL: It is not only our best legal consultant, but also a friend and partner to us, who spurs us forward on an elevated business horizon.
CLIENT: Lei Zhang
COMPANY/FIRM: Poten Environment Group Co., Ltd.
TESTIMONIAL: It has profound insights into the need of each party in cross-border merger and acquisition, who patiently communicates and coordinates with us as a friend to achieve a balancing point. In construction and control of the core provisions, it presents a high level of professionalism. It is really a securing and easing partner to cooperate with.
CLIENT: Philip Horner
COMPANY/FIRM: Micro Focus
TESTIMONIAL: We have used one of Llinks partners for several years and have always found her advice to very reliable and also she is very responsive to our needs, finding practical solutions to various issues that have arisen.
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- Investment funds: PRC firms
- Private equity: PRC firms
- Real estate and construction: PRC firms
- TMT: PRC firms
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