Tian Yuan Law Firm boasts a ‘stellar’ track record in administrative and civil litigation, representing clients in landmark cases for abuse of dominance and big data discrimination. The practice is also noted for its ’deep knowledge’ of investigations, representing tech clients in SEP and patent pool matters and assisting Chinese companies facing overseas regulatory enquiries. Clients in technology, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics and utilities also trust the ‘strong’ team for merger control filings and compliance reviews. Practice head Wei Huang is a dedicated antitrust litigator, representing clients in SAMR investigations concerning cartel, RPM and abuse cases. Wendy Zhou, Fan Zhu and Chang Gao are all recognised for their antitrust expertise.
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‘Very familiar with the antitrust law and local practice in China.’
'Tian Yuan's antitrust team is a top-tier team among domestic law firms, with expertise spanning mergers and acquisitions, investigations, and litigation. They have led landmark antitrust cases which could be considered textbooks on the development of Chinese antitrust law.'
'Wei Huang, as the team's leader, has consistently earned the respect of clients both domestically and internationally for his professionalism and dedication. He is a rare top-tier lawyer in China for both antitrust and litigation. The team also includes outstanding partners such as Zhou Wen, Zhu Fan, Yang Yi, and Gao Chang, all of whom are recognised within the industry.'
‘Tian Yuan's antitrust team is top-notch, and it was a great pleasure working with them. They have deep knowledge of antitrust litigation and investigations, and a lot of experience assisting domestic and global clients dealing with challenges in this field. They are sophisticated in understanding the economic experts' views and are capable of providing constructive suggestions.’
‘Wei Huang, Fan Zhu and Wen Zhou impressed me with their wealth of knowledge in the antitrust field, and their creative thinking in providing clients the best solutions. They are one of the very few law firms that global and domestic clients should shortlist when needing antitrust advice.’
‘The firm has a very strong antitrust and competition team, comprising seasoned attorneys with decades of combined experience in navigating complex regulatory landscapes. This depth of expertise allows the team to excel in a wide range of matters: from advising on high-stakes investigation cases to crafting compliance programs tailored to evolving global rules.’
Key clients
- Beijing Jingdong Shijimaoyi Co., Ltd
- Hangzhou Qingqi Technology Co., Ltd.
- Chen Zhongjiang, Xu Chunxia
- Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- JX Metal Corporation
- Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.
- Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- Didi Chuxing Technology Co., Ltd.
- Didi Chuxing (Beijing) Network Platform Technology Co., Ltd.
- Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
- HP China
Work highlights
Represented Beijing Jingdong Shijimaoyi Co., Ltd. ('JD') in its antitrust lawsuit against Alibaba over the 'choose one of two' practice, winning the first-instance trial.
Represented Qingju in filing a lawsuit and submitting a complaint against the administrative monopoly of the Yinchuan Urban Management Bureau, achieving a favourable result through a settlement that allows Qingju to resume market access.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Wei Huang
Other key lawyers
Wendy Zhou; Fan Zhu; Yi Yang; Chang Gao; Fan Zhu