Capital Markets
China
14 August 2025
Merits & Tree Law Offices' group has a particular focus on regulatory and data compliance, frequently handling cross-border transfers, risk prevention and control matters. The team is led by Shanghai-based Wenhao Chen, whose wide-ranging practice extends to government regulatory matters, cybersecurity and personal information protection in the big data, internet and medical devices industries.
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Testimonials
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‘The team demonstrates strong legal expertise and practical experience in the field of data compliance and privacy protection. They are able to translate complex regulations into clear, actionable compliance solutions.'
'The firm has prompt responses, strong professional ability, and smooth communication.’
'Wenhao Chen maintained efficient communication with our Chinese and foreign legal teams, based on a full understanding of China's regulatory requirements and practical operations, as well as good communication skills, so that our project was carried out very smoothly.'
'Wenhao Chen remains personally involved in front-line work and consistently responds to our legal needs in a timely manner, a rare quality among our partner law firms. He not only excels at interpreting laws and regulations but also provides highly practical, detail-oriented advice tailored to real business scenarios.'
'Wenhao Chen's deep understanding of business operations and sharp insight into regulatory developments in China have greatly helped the company stay ahead of compliance risks and plan proactively.’
Key clients
- Huawei Cloud Computing Technologies Co., Ltd.
- China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited
- Qunabox Group Limited
Work highlights
Advised Huawei Cloud Computing Technologies Co., Ltd. on its data-related dispute resolution cases.
Advised China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited on its Data Compliance Governance.
Advised Qunabox Group Limited on its data compliance for IPO project.
Practice head
Wenhao Chen