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HHP Attorneys-At-Law

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HHP Attorneys-At-Law houses a team of lawyers well versed in delivering services across the transaction lifecycle in matters pertaining to the manufacturing, financial services, and energy sectors. The practice is led by Yao Rao, who handles a diverse client base of state-owned enterprises, listed companies, and multinational corporations. Shuaijie Lu supports clients in both inbound and outbound transactions, while Shihao Xiao is active on data protection, employment and IP mandates.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Every time we are in contact and have general interactions with the staff they are very kind, professional, and attentive.’

  • ‘Yao Rao has been a valued partner since we have been established, and my recent interactions with him have proved why we have continually retained him as a consultant and seek his advice. He is fair and pragmatic, plus understands our business and employees in ways that other firms are not able to easily grasp.’

  • 'They are good at complex legal affairs across jurisdictions, relying on high-quality overseas legal networks to provide support, and able to solve practical problems from a business perspective. They possess business acumen that aligns legal strategies with business objectives to aid in decision-making. With a solid legal foundation, we can effectively respond to all kinds of disputes and protect the rights and interests of customers.’

  • 'Yao Rao's business insight and overall control ability are particularly outstanding. In several compliance projects, in the face of the complex legal environment and changing regulatory situation, he not only accurately sorted out the various legal risks involved in the project, but also formulated a set of plans for us that take into account both compliance and operation in combination with business factors such as the policy orientation of the local market.’

  • 'HHP Attorneys-At-Law are able to grasp the key points of different projects, complete the project support with high efficiency and professionalism, and the team members are stable and have a thorough understanding of the company for many years.’

  • 'The project support style of Mr. Yao Rao's team is inseparable from his own professionalism and personal style.'

Key clients

  • Aiswei Group
  • China Pacific Insurance Company
  • Lautan Luas
  • Merck
  • Schott
  • SKF
  • Djarum Group
  • SPB Bank
  • Taiping Financial Fund
  • Valeo

Work highlights

Advised a central SOE on the restructuring and acquisition of a landmark sports complex in downtown of a top-tier Chinese city, involving complex creditor negotiations and a hybrid “build-and-operate” legal structure.
Advised a leading financial institution’s asset management platform on its USD 89 million exit from a hotel asset in China via a cross-border share transfer and lease financing model, overcoming regulatory, HR, and repatriation challenges.
Advised a Chinese automation technology group on its strategic acquisition of two electronics manufacturers in Germany, addressing FDI restrictions, dual diligence and multijurisdictional compliance.

Practice head

Yao Rao

Other key lawyers

Shuaijie Lu; Shihao Xiao