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Llinks Law Offices Offices

18F, ONE LUJIAZUI
68 YIN CHENG ROAD MIDDLE
SHANGHAI 200120
China
Llinks Law Offices > The Legal 500 Rankings
China > Data protection: PRC firms Tier 2
Llinks Law Offices’s compliance practice group is active in cybersecurity, e-marketing, and wider data protection matters, with a prominent presence in the automotive, technological, and pharmaceutical sectors. Practice head David Pan, who is qualified in both China and New York, handles network security, data protection, antitrust, and anti-commercial corruption matters. Xun Yang adds to the firm’s international experience and acts for clients in the TMT, life sciences, and financial services sectors on information security, privacy, intellectual property and unfair competition matters. Nigel Zhu is another name to note.China > Investment funds: PRC firms Tier 2
Llinks Law Offices provides an impressive technical offering co-led by Charles Qin and Sandra Lu, who trained as an economist before becoming a lawyer and brings this experience to bear in her market analysis. The practice advises domestic and foreign fund management companies and their subsidiaries, working on both private equity and venture capital funds. The firm also has expertise in advising trusts as well as insurance, asset management and securities companies. Selena She is an experienced advisor to large funds, and the firm has a promising next generation of partners exemplified by Candice Du and Daisy Ding. The practice offers consultation on fund establishment and advises on fund formation.Practice head(s):
Charles Qin; Sandra Lu
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
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.
Work highlights
- Advised Prescient Investment Management (Pty) Ltd on the setup of a private securities investment fund management company in China.
- Advised CHINA-AFRICA DEVELOPMENT FUND on its strategic participation of A-share placement of China Mobile Limited.
- Assisted The Rhodes Trust on its contemplated establishment of a representative office in China and foreign NGO’s operational issues under the Chinese law.
China > Antitrust and competition: PRC firms Tier 3
Llinks Law Offices advises MNCs and Chinese listed companies in merger filings and compliance matters; it also assists clients with dawn raids, and anti-unfair competition litigation. Shanghai-based practice head David Pan and Nigel Zhu are names to note.Practice head(s):
David Pan
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Honeywell (China) Co, Ltd.
Yonghui Superstores Co., Ltd.
Redstar Macalline Home Decoration Group Co., Ltd.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL)
Anglo American Resources (China) Co, Ltd.
Rockwell Automation
Beam Suntory, Inc
SAIC Motor Corporation Limited
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Trading (China) Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Electric (Group) Company Limited
Anthony Technical Glass (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Eddingpharm China Ltd
Donaldson China Ltd
Work highlights
- Provided compliance advisory services on Chinese antitrust law for Zim Integrated Shipping Services (China) Co.,Ltd.
China > Banking and finance: PRC firms Tier 3
The Shanghai-based banking and finance department at Llinks Law Offices regularly acts for PRC and foreign banks as well as borrowers, sponsors and export credit agencies in a multitude of financing and transactional matters. Charles Qin leads the practice with experience handling disputes in the space, while Michael Mei is recognised for his transactional expertise, which includes bilateral and syndicated lending. Also noted are Elva Yu and Raymond Cai, with combined experience advising a range of domestic and international financial institutions.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Shanghai Bonghui Commercial Factoring
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
Beijing Jingdong Century Trading
Shanghai Electric
Xiamen International Trade Group
ICBC Financial Assets Investment
Xiamen ITG Group
Tengan Fund Distribution
Xiamen International Trade Group
ICBC Financial Assets Investment
Work highlights
- Advised a number of domestic banks led by Bank of China Shanghai Luwan Sub-branch as mandated lead arranger on a syndicated financing to Shanghai Fuji Real Estate.
- Advised Shanghai SenseTime Science and Technology Development on a syndicated fixed assets financing from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Shanghai Caohejing Development Zone Sub-branch, China Construction Bank Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone New Area Sub-branch, Merchant Bank Shanghai Branch.
China > Capital markets: PRC firms Tier 3
Llinks Law Offices is well-regarded for its capital markets practice, with particular expertise in handling securities issuance projects for domestic and overseas issuers and underwriters, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, corporate debt and convertible debt offering. Beyond that, it also advises on M&A projects, asset reorganisation, and back door listings. Grant Chen leads the practice from Shanghai, with extensive experience advising on financing and restructuring in both domestic and foreign capital markets. Christophe Han offers a broad corporate practice, which includes advising on restructuring of state-owned and private enterprises. Also notable is Calista Huang, who has previous experience working for regulatory bodies.Practice head(s):
Grant Chen
Other key lawyers:
Christophe Han; Calista Huang; Wayne Chen; Zhengyi Zhang; Chris Xia
Key clients
Sinochem International Corporation
American Securities LLC
Shanghai Sinotec Co., Ltd
Gangfeng Lithium Co., Ltd.
China Molybdenum Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Lingang Economic Development Co. Ltd.
Xiamen ITG Group Corp. Ltd.
Chison Medical Technologies Co., Ltd.
Guoxuan High-techd Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised China Resources Financial Leasing Co., Ltd on its public issuance of green corporate bonds (dedicate for carbon neutrality) to professional investors in 2021.
- Advised Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group on IPO on the STAR Market.
- Advised Volkswagen (China) Strategic Investment in Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd., the first listed company to pass the review of the introduction of foreign strategic investment project by the non-public issuance after the new regulations come into effect.
China > Corporate and M&A: PRC firms Tier 3
Llinks Law Offices‘s corporate team has a strong offering across strategic M&A and private equity investments, acting on both the buy and sell-sides of transactions. Nicholas Lou and Grant Chen jointly lead the team, which benefits from Lou’s experience in handling PE and VC investments as well as his expertise in the real estate space. The group has additional expertise in technology, with Selena She having previously spent ten years practicing in Silicon Valley. Colin Shi is another name to note with experience of handling complex deals, such as those involving reorganisations.Practice head(s):
Nicholas Lou; Grant Chen
Key clients
Shanghai Electric (Group) Corporation
Sinochem Zhejiang Chemical Co.,Ltd.
Fulida Group Holding Co., Ltd.
Sinochem International Corporation
Xiamen ITG Group Corp.,Ltd.
Döhler Asia PTE
Xiamen International Trade Group Co., Ltd.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd
S.F. Holding Co., Ltd.
Yonghui Superstores Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Hongkong Brunp and Catl Co., Limited on its investment in KFM Holding Limited.
- Advised CATL on its acquisition of Jiangxi Zhicun Lithium Co. Ltd.
- Advised Shanghai Qiugu Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) on the sale of the 99.9999% equity interests in the holding company of Smaato Group to Media and Games Invest Group (M8G).
China > Dispute resolution: Arbitration: PRC firms Tier 3
Llinks Law Offices advises on a full spectrum of commercial disputes, including finance, investment, and general business-related matters. It represents clients in both domestic and international arbitration proceedings, including in Hong Kong and Singapore. The group is led by Charles Qin, who has significant experience in dispute resolution matters, and also sits as a panel arbitrator for SHIAC, SCIA, and the Shanghai Arbitration Commission. Patrick Zheng and Peiming Yang are also noted for their expertise in international arbitrations, representing multinational corporations, foreign invested enterprises, and SOEs.Practice head(s):
Charles Qin
Other key lawyers:
Patrick Zheng; Peiming Yang
Work highlights
- Represented Hyosung on application for the recognition and enforcement of HKIAC arbitral award.
- Advised two Chinese subsidiaries of a Korean tele tycoon on its energy dispute with an American company.
- Advised an African state on the challenge of an investment arbitration award made against it before the English court.
China > Intellectual property: PRC firms
Llinks Law Offices' IP practice group routinely advises on patents, trade marks, copyright, domain names, trade secrets, unfair competition, and technology imports and exports. Sector specialisms for the team range from telecoms, electronics, software, semiconductor integrated circuits, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, to e-commerce, media and the internet. It also assists with protection schemes for the firm’s clients’ IP rights, including acting in enforcement and infringement matters. Charles Qin and Xun Yang head up the the contentious and non-contentious practices, respectively; Peiming Yang and Mark Zhang are experienced IP litigators; and James Wang is an IP, internet and IT expert.Practice head(s):
Charles Qin; Xun Yang
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Primeworld Tianjin Environmental Technology Co
Shanghai Zhongying Insurance Co
Xi’an Lvde Real Estate Co
Comax Livestock Technology (Jiangsu) Co
Comax Livestock Mechanical Equipment (Shanghai) Co
Television Broadcasts China
Shanghai Fuji Elevator Co
SEC Transportation System
Wuxi CRRC-hofer Powertrain System Co
Shanghai Automobile Industrial Group
Shanghai Rixin BioTech Co
Hella Venture (Shanghai Hella Vehicle Technology Co)
Gain Capital Group
Citic-Prudential Fund Management C
Carestream Dental
Boke Communication Technology Co
Work highlights
- Assisted Tencent with IP-related unfair competition litigation.
- Advised Beijing Are Thinking Information Technology Co on copyright protection for its game, Party Animals.
- Acted for Shanghai Boiler Works Co in disputes over infringement of invention patent rights.
China > Labour and employment: PRC firms Tier 3
Llinks Law Offices offers an employment practice led by Patrick Gu. He has particular expertise in anti-corruption and trade secrets matters. Handling both employment disputes and restructuring, Gu’s team has a notable specialism in advising fund management companies, assisting with employee terminations, employee transfers, employee handbook revisions and bonus plan formulations, among other services.Practice head(s):
Patrick Gu
Other key lawyers:
Alicia Wang; Vernon Shen
Key clients
Kwantas Corporation Berhad
Emerson Electric (Beijing) Instrument Co. Ltd.
T. Rowe Price Hong Kong Limited
Oshkosh Commercial (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Hwabao WP fund management co., Ltd.
JDPA Commercial Consulting Co., Ltd.
Chanel (China) Trading Co., Ltd.
AEGON-industrial fund management co., Ltd.
Beijing Gengmei Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Prelude Capital Management, LLC
China > Private equity: PRC firms Tier 3
Llinks Law Offices represents a wide variety of clients on their fund formation and raising projects, including angel investors, venture capital and private equity funds, governmental guidance funds, and domestic and international entrepreneurs. Nicholas Lou heads the team from Shanghai, specialising in domestic and foreign private equity fund investments. Selena She and Colin Shi are notable for their expertise advising clients across a wide range of industries, with She providing additional experience advising Fortune 500 companies on their investments in China.Practice head(s):
Nicholas Lou
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Wm Smart Mobility (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen SenseTime Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Cell Therapy Group Co. Ltd.
Red Pepper Limited
Beijing Cheerbright Technologies Co. Ltd.
Beijing Qi Wo Bo Guan Investment Management Partnership
Infotech New industry Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Beijing Chang Ke Jin Investment Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Xinjin Venture Capital Center
Beijing Cheerbright Technologies Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised SenseTime on its series D and series D+ rounds for financing a total amount of USD 2.3 billion.
- Advised Muxi Integrated Circuit (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. on its A round for financing a total amount of RMB 1 billion.
- Advised Sequoia Capital on investment to Asia Regenerative Medicine.
China > Private wealth: PRC firms Tier 3
Llinks Law Offices advises on a number of private wealth matters, primarily acting for high-net-worth individuals and families from a variety of sectors. The team is led by Steven Wang, a specialist in private wealth management, with significant experience in succession and wealth planning and assets protection for private individuals. Wang is also experienced in advising financial institutions in setting up their wealth planning business platforms, design structures and development products.Practice head(s):
Steven Wang
China > Real estate and construction: PRC firms Tier 3
Llinks Law Offices represent a range of clients including financial institutions, private equity funds, domestic and overseas investors, real estate developers and design institutes. The team specialises in land development and commercial real estate transactions but also handles matters regarding hotels and residential real estate as well as logistics and data centres. Nicholas Lou has experience in dealing with real estate acquisitions and transactions in the hospitality sector. Teddy Li and Bernie Liu are also recommended for real estate acquisitions, IPOs, financing, land levelling and development and project construction and operation.Practice head(s):
Nicholas Lou
Other key lawyers:
Teddy Li; Bernie Liu
Key clients
Beijing Meige Hotel Management Co. Ltd.
Shou Feng (Tianjin) Investment Management Co. Ltd.
Hengqin Ping An Real Estate Equity Investment Management Co. Ltd.
China Pacific Insurance (group) Co. LTD
North Bund Keppel Pte. Ltd.
Beijing Yuanxu Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Pingan Real Estate
Shanghai Zhangjiang Vanke Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.Shanghai Dijie Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Invesco Rui De Asia Pacific Private Equity Fund Management (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised LaSalle Investment on joint development of a residential project in Haining with Bluetown.
- Advised HongKong Land on joint development of residential, office and retail project in Guanyinqiao, Chongqing with CRL
- Advised Vanke on Gaofuli Urban Renewal Project Syndicated Loan.
China > Regulatory/compliance: PRC firms Tier 3
Llinks Law Offices’ broad compliance practice handles matters in relation to anti-corruption, cybersecurity and data protection, anti-trust and competition, trade control and investment regulation, and labour and employment. Its clients include multinational corporations, listed companies, and both state-owned and private enterprises. David Pan heads the team from Shanghai and has significant experience across a wide array of compliance matters, including anti-corruption cases. Patrick Gu is also notable for his expertise in labour and employment law-related compliance matters.Practice head(s):
David Pan
Other key lawyers:
Patrick Gu
Key clients
IDEXX Laboratories
SKF Bearings Shanghai Ltd.
Essilor (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Red Star Macalline Group Corporation Ltd.
Venator Materials PLC
Work highlights
- Advised Idexx on investigating the commercial bribery conduct of its competing products and reporting to competent authorities.
- Advised SKF Bearings Shanghai Ltd. on a compliance investigation.
- Advised Essilor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. on compliance analysis of a sales incentive program.
China > TMT: PRC firms Tier 3
Llinks Law Offices is particularly active in advising on corporate matters in the TMT sector, primarily in relation to investment and financing transactions. The team is experienced across a range of areas in the sector, including e-commerce, media and entertainment, and software distribution. It also advises in relation to M&As, restructuring, data protection, regulatory requirements, and dispute resolution. Nicholas Lou acts as practice head, with experience representing domestic and foreign telecommunication companies. Selena She and Colin Shi are notable partners in the team, both of whom focus on private equity and M&A matters.Practice head(s):
Nicholas Lou
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Muxi IC (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Suzhou Boli New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
Ant Group
CDH Investment
Shanghai Summit View Phase II Integrated Circuit Equity Investment Partnership
Autohome
Alibaba Health (Hong Kong) Technology Company Limited
Alibaba (China) Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Hannto Technology Co., Ltd.
Singapore Fortune Communication Pte., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised China-Africa Development Fund on its strategic participation of A-share placement of China Mobile Limited.
- Advised SenseTime on its Series D and Series D+ rounds of financing.
- Advised Shanghai Qiugu Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) on the sale of the 99.9999% equity interests in the holding company of Smaato Group to Media and Games Invest Group.
China > Dispute resolution: Litigation: PRC firms Tier 4
The contentious offering at Llinks Law Offices handles a range of domestic commercial disputes, with particular expertise in finance and investment matters. It represents both domestic and international clients across a range of industries, and it also has a growing practice acting for asset management institutions. Charles Qin leads the group from Shanghai, and is supported by Peiming Yang, who specialises in corporate, FDA, M&A, IP protection and international trade disputes.Practice head(s):
Charles Qin
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
SHZQ Futures Co. Ltd
Orient Securities Company Limited
Shanghai Kaibao Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited
Shanghai Tianlin Road Sub-branch of Bank of China Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Ping An Annuity Insurance Co., Ltd on the revoking rights in bankruptcy disputes with the Administrator of Shandong Shengtong Group Co., Ltd.
- Advised Orient Securities Company Limited on the dispute over stock pledged repo transactions with Wenzhi Lin, Wenhong Lin and Wenzhou Industrial Co., Ltd.
- Advised SHZQ Futures co. Ltd. on the disputes over false representation of corporate bonds with Kangmei Pharmaceutical Co.
China > Insurance: PRC firms
China > Life sciences and healthcare: PRC firms
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 |
![]() | Mr Raymond Cai | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Sheldon Chen | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Baker Chen | Capital Markets / Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Restructuring, Private Equity /… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Alan Chen | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Daisy Ding | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Candice Du | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Patrick Gu | Corporate and Foreign Direct Investment, Labor and Employment, Dispute Resolution | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Cathy Huang | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Alex Huang | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Guixiang Jin | Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity Investment/Compliance Advisory and Anti-Trust, Company and Commercial,… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Harriet Li | Capital Markets / Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Restructuring, Private Equity /… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Teddy Li | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Lily Luo | Cross-border Asset Management, Establishment of Financial Institutions, License Application | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Colin Shi | Private Equity / Venture Capital, Fund Formation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Sue Sun | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Steven Wang | Private client and wealth management | View Profile |
![]() | Mr James Wang | TMT Dispute Resolution | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Chris Xia | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Xun Yang | Cyber Security and Information Governance, Privacy, Intellectual Property Rights, Unfair-competition, Regulatory Matters… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Lily Yuan | Bank, Public Funds, Asset Management | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Mark Zhang | Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property | View Profile |
![]() | Ms April Zhang | Capital Markets / Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity / Venture… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Zhengyi Zhang | Capital Markets / Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Restructuring, Private Equity /… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Patrick Zheng | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
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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.
- Data protection: PRC firms
- Investment funds: PRC firms
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- Antitrust and competition: PRC firms
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- Labour and employment: PRC firms
- Private equity: PRC firms
- Private wealth: PRC firms
- Real estate and construction: PRC firms
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