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Data protection: PRC firms

Jingtian & Gongcheng

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Jingtian & Gongcheng advises on a range of data privacy, protection, data governance and cybersecurity issues, handling compliance audits, risk evaluations and programme management, as well as complex risk assessments. Cross-border data transfers and privacy policies are a key part of the practice. Lizhi Yuan operates between Shanghai and Beijing and is sought after by internet, big data, AI, and automotive companies looking for data protection advice. Yang Zhou spends time in both Beijing and Shenzhen, advising on data compliance for banking, insurance, real estate and gaming sectors as well as assisting with data security compliance for listings in Hong Kong.
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  • ‘Jingtian & Gongcheng Law Firm has a long-term cooperation with me in data protection. From a professional perspective, the law firm is in a leading position in the domestic industry. The law firm is very efficient in providing service feedback, and also provides value-added information services.’

  • ‘Lei Zhu is professional and dedicated, and always completes the agreed tasks on time or even ahead of schedule. She is very familiar with the major industries related to data compliance. Lizhi Yuan has extensive experience and rich legal experience in data compliance. He has been deeply involved in the automotive industry for many years and understands the development and trends of the industry.’

  • ‘Lizhi Yuan's team has lawyers who can handle cases in different business areas and with different levels of complexity, which can meet the needs of customers. The team members are efficient and reliable, with fast and accurate responses, trustworthy, and establish long-term cooperative relationships.’

  • ‘Lizhi Yuan has been deeply involved in the data field for many years, has rich practical/industry experience, and can provide practical and feasible solutions. He continues to explore the forefront of the data field and can provide clients with first-hand information and news.’

Key clients

  • Citic Technology
  • Saic Motor
  • WeDoctor
  • iMotion Automotive
  • Cha Panda
  • Samsung SDS (China) Co., Ltd.
  • Hanya Airlines Office
  • Wuhan Jinshan Office Software Co., Ltd.
  • Citic China Securities Investment Services Co., Ltd.
  • NavInfo

Work highlights

  • Assisted Shenzhen SF Taisen Holdings (Group) Inc. with personal information protection impact assessment and filing of standard contracts.

Lawyers

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Other key lawyers

Lizhi Yuan; Yang Zhou; Lei Zhu