Capital Markets
China
14 August 2025
Merits & Tree Law Offices‘ team advises across antitrust law, ranging from merger filings and compliance reviews to litigation and investigations. The practice services both domestic and international clients from sectors including TMT, semiconductors, healthcare, automotive and shipping. The practice is led by Han Ye, praised for his expertise, whose broad experience includes investigations, monitoring trustee appointments and hostile and anti-hostile takeovers, and Lushen Hong, who regularly advises clients in domestic and multi-jurisdictional merger filings.
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Testimonials
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‘The antitrust and competition law team at Merits & Trees has grown significantly in both size and maturity. Upon accepting a client's assignment, the team quickly and deeply understands the client's industry, product, and business background, effectively providing clients with solutions that integrate both legal and industry context. This strength has been profoundly impressive.'
'We have collaborated with Ye Han on several projects. We are impressed by his communication and understanding skills. He quickly understands a company's business needs and operating environment, and then provides solutions that best suit its circumstances. Ye Han's solid professional expertise, high-quality service, and timely feedback are all essential factors in our long-term partnership with him.'
Key clients
- Autoliv (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd.
- Pentland Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
- Tencent Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
- ASE Technology Holding Co.,Ltd.
- Towngas Investments Limited
- Shanjin Optoelectronics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
- China Resources Gas Investment (China) Limited
- Shandong Provincial Administration for Market Regulation
- China National Tobacco Corporation
- Xiamen C&D Inc
- Yibin CR Gas Co,. Limited
- Mixue Group
Work highlights
Advised Xiamen C&D Inc on merger filing for its acquisition of an equity share of Zhongli Group.
Advised Shanjin Optoelectronics (Suzhou) Co on its acquisition of LG Chem's SP Business.
Advised Yantai Eddie Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. on merger filing for the establishment of its JV with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Practice head
Han Ye; Lushen Hong