King & Wood Mallesons' fintech department is a geared to handle corporate, finance, tax, mergers & acquisition (M&A), and intellectual property. The practice is led by Leimin Yu, who has almost 20 years’ experience as a banking and finance lawyer, while in Shanghai, Yu advises domestic and foreign banks, fintech companies, and government agencies through regulatory issues. Other members of the team include Chunjia Shao, who acts for internet companies on M&A, financial regulation, and compliance, while Fushen Chen is experienced in acting for private equity investment funds on fintech investments.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction
Key clients
- Huawei Technologies Co Ltd
- Ant Financial Group
Work highlights
Advised Huawei CBG on financial regulatory compliance.
Advised Ant Group on providing anti-money laundering blockchain technology platform services to the National Internet Finance Association of China.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Fushen Chen
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Chunjia Shao
Practice head
Leimin Yu
Other key lawyers
Chunjia Shao; Fushen Chen