Drawing on its deep knowledge of Chinese competition legislation, Hylands Law Firm provides antitrust due diligence, risk assessments and compliance advice to a wide range of domestic and multinational clients. The practice is led by Michael Gu, in Shanghai, and Beijing-based Yue Yin, vastly experienced in merger clearance, high-profile investigation proceedings, civil litigation and leniency programmes. In September 2025, Adrian Emch and Qing Lv joined the Shanghai office from Hogan Lovells International LLP, adding further strength in merger control and investigations.
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Testimonials
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‘Antitrust and corporate team led by Michael Gu deliver a professional service. They can be trusted.’
‘They focus on antitrust and excel at this.’
Key clients
- ANTA Group
- Amer Sports
- Danone
- Valmet China
- New Hope
- Philip Morris
- Coca-Cola
- Porche China
- ENN Natural GasCo., Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised Toyota Boshoku Kawashima Co. Ltd. and AUNDE Achter & Ebels GmbH on the antitrust merger filing assessment of the former's acquisition of AUNDE.
Assisted Anta Group in establishing an antitrust compliance system and conducting various antitrust assessments on its distribution system and business operation.
Advised Amer Sports on the antitrust risk assessment of distribution models.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Michael Gu
Practice head
Michael Gu; Yue Yin
Other key lawyers
Adrian Emch; Qing Lv