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.

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.
Practice head

Feng Zhou

Other key lawyers

Allen Liu