Zhong Lun Law Firm acts for major private equity and venture capital firms, as well as emerging growth companies, on high-profile transactions. The practice covers fundraising and fund formation, along with investment activities, compliance and portfolio management. In Beijing, Victor Yu is a key figure in the private equity and venture capital group; Tian Liu is a cross-border specialist; and Evan Zhang advises on domestic and offshore private investment funds. Over in Shanghai, Catherine Chen leads the private equity and asset management department (alongside Beijing’s Borong Liu); Shaun Gao advises on investments and financings; Roy Zheng focuses on private equity and overseas capital markets in the life sciences, healthcare and fintech sectors; and Luke Zhang and Raphael Liu are both experienced in private equity and venture capital investments.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is professional and the billing is reasonable; and its internal resources coordination ability is strong. It can provide comprehensive legal services to various types of clients.’
‘Professional skills that are admirable. They can accurately and fully understand the business demands of clients, and have a very strong understanding of various business formats.’
‘Efficiently resolves clients’ complex problems.’
‘Very professional, provides timely feedback, and has good negotiation skills.’
‘Diversified coverage of different professional fields. They have an experienced and efficient team that can provide clients with a full range of legal services.’
‘The team's strengths and key skills include deep legal knowledge and professional skills - high-quality legal advice and service.’
Key clients
- Guohe Capital
- LGIC
- I-Mab Hangzhou
- OrbiMed
- AZ-CICC
- Chengdu Technology Innovation Investment Group Co
- Huapu Chenhai (Zhuhai) Private Funds Management Co
- Chengdu High-tech New Economy Venture Capital Co
- Chengdu Major Industrialization Project Phase II Equity Investment Fund Co
- Chengdu Major Industrialization Project Phase I Equity Investment Fund Co
- Shanghai Fengshang Investment Management Co
- CUFE Rising Capital Management Co
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Anthony Zhao
Practice head
Catherine Chen; Borong Liu; Luke Zhang; Tian Liu
Other key lawyers
Victor Yu; Evan Zhang; Anthony Zhao; Shaun Gao; Roy Zheng; Raphael Liu; Bijun Huang; Jie Jiang; Yun Hu; Lindsay Zhang; Cynthia Yuan; Wenlong Yang;