Zhong Lun Law Firm combines ‘deep regulatory insight with practical commercial understanding’ to advise domestic and foreign clients on the full spectrum of antitrust matters, including complex merger filings, civil and administrative litigation and government investigations. The firm is also well-placed to provide antitrust compliance advice on vertical and horizontal business agreements and to develop compliance systems. Xiangwen Liu and Gary Gao lead the practice alongside Yi Xue, who coordinates multi-jurisdictional matters and advises international funds, multinational and state-owned companies on merger control filing, compliance and litigation. Industry veteran Peng Wu brings vast experience in investigations, litigation, merger filings and compliance, while maintaining close ties with regulators. Frank Jiang represents consumer sectors’ clients in high-profile antitrust enforcement and litigation.
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Testimonials
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- 'Zhong Lun offers prompt, strategic, and high-quality legal counsel on all aspects of competition law, combining deep regulatory insight with practical commercial understanding to deliver effective solutions tailored to clients' needs.'
- 'Scott Yu and Maria Hou have deep expertise, a practical approach, and can handle complex merger control filings and compliance matters.'
Key clients
- Ting Hsin (Cayman Islands) Holding Corporation
- Ting Chuan (Cayman Islands) Holding Corporation
- Atlas FRM LLC
- Terminal Investment Limited Holding SA
- Pharmaron Beijing Co.,Ltd.
- China Medical Systems Holding Limited
- Carl Zeiss (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd.
- Eternal Tsingshan Group Co.,Ltd.
- Hubei Cathay Capital Investment Management Co., Ltd.
- Jinan Industrial Development Investment Group Co,. Ltd
- Baowu Resources Co., Ltd.
- Brenntag (Holding) B.V.
Work highlights
Advised Ascendent Capital Partners on its US$1.66 billion “take-private” transaction of Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd.
Advised Guizhou QianSheng State-owned Assets Operation Co., Ltd. on merger filing for its RMB 20 billion acquisition of Guizhou Xijiu Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Yi Xue
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Frank Jiang
Practice head
Xiangwen Liu; Gary Gao; Yi Xue
Other key lawyers
Peng Wu; Frank Jiang; Xingang (Scott) Yu; Zhanghui (Maria) Hou