Capital Markets
China
14 August 2025
Led by Feng Zhou, the investment funds team at Merits & Tree Law Offices advises clients on cross-border funds, government guided funds, and funds of funds, to name a few areas of activity. The team also regularly handles RMB funds and acts for state-owned investment platforms. Based in Shanghai, Zhou specialises in the establishment of private equity funds and fund manager registration. Allen Liu supports the team from Beijing with experience in the restructuring of funds and regulatory compliance mandates.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is familiar with the legal norms of the entire process of fund establishment, operation, and exit, and can accurately grasp key aspects such as contract terms, compliance review, and dispute resolution.’
'Lawyer Allen Liu can explain legal issues to clients using concise and powerful language, providing closed-loop answers rather than vague possibilities.'
Key clients
- China Chengtong Tongying Fund Management Co., Ltd
- Suzhou Yuanfeng Capital Management Co., Ltd.
- Zhongxin Populus Huyang Private Equity Fund Management Co., Ltd.
- Sunshine Life Insurance Corporation Limited
- Guoke Orient (Shanghai) Private Fund Management Co., Ltd.
- Shanghai Angel Capital Guiding Fund
- Wuhan Optical Valley Industrial Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
- Sino-US United MetLife Insurance Company Limited
- China Galaxy Investment Management Co., Ltd.
- Taiping Innovation Investment Management Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Representing China Chengtong Tongying Fund Management Co., Ltd and China Orient Asset in jointly establishing a RMB30bn fund to revitalise Central Enterprises' Land Assets.
Representing Suzhou Yuanfeng Capital Management Co., Ltd. in setting up the second phase of Suzhou Industrial Park Industrial Investment Fund.
Advised Sunshine Life Insurance Corporation Limited on the establishment of a M&A fund in cooperation with CITIC Capital.
Practice head
Feng Zhou
Other key lawyers
Allen Liu