HHP Attorneys-At-Law's team has a notable specialism handling data-related issues arising from complex corporate transactions in highly regulated healthcare, manufacturing and new energy sectors. Yao Rao spearheads the practice, providing a wealth of expertise in complex cross-border projects, data compliance and localisation strategy matters. Data protection and M&A specialist Shuaijie Lu advises on the variety of strategy-related matters regarding personal information compliance and related transaction structuring and cross-border operations.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The team have technology integration capabilities, lawyers have cross-disciplinary backgrounds, and can work seamlessly with the company's IT and information security teams to help build a compliant technical framework.'

  • 'Rao Yao is a very professional partner, with solid, comprehensive knowledge structure, and understanding of the real business world, giving practical and effective solutions.'

  • 'The team have the expertise to quickly understand complex business scenarios and provide actionable, business-friendly data compliance recommendations. In terms of the implementation of regulations such as the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPL) and the Cybersecurity Law, they have always kept informed on regulatory developments and can provide highly customised solutions based on specific industry characteristics.'

  • 'The data compliance team is a robust, pragmatic, and technology-friendly consulting team that is suitable for long-term collaboration, especially in handling complex compliance projects involving multiple jurisdictions. ’
  • 'Shuaijie Lu is a very good young partner, down-to-earth and sincere, professional and meticulous in his work, a rising star. ’
  • 'Rao Yao, Lu Shuaijie and associate Shihao Xiao are particularly outstanding. They have become the core support for the construction of our enterprise data security system and risk response.'

Key clients

  • Aiswei Group
  • Blum
  • Bruker
  • Crocs
  • Merck
  • Puma
  • RS Components
  • Schott
  • SKF
  • Spectris

Work highlights

Advised a leading Chinese smart energy enterprise on GDPR compliance and cross-border data transfer for the EU rollout of its AI-powered system functions.
Advised a global leader in furniture hardware solutions on establishing a comprehensive data compliance framework for both direct-to-consumer e-commerce and internal HR handling for its China operations.
Advised a well-known global consumer brand on a full-scope data compliance project covering its external and internal operations in mainland China.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

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

Practice head

Yao Rao

Other key lawyers

Shuaijie Lu; Shihao Xiao