Merits & Tree Law Offices predominantly advises high-net-worth entrepreneurs, families, and financial institutions on family trust planning matters. Jointly leading the team, Fangfang Gui specialises in private wealth dispute resolution, while Chunjie Zheng boasts expertise in equity succession and inheritance disputes. Another co-head, Fangfei Ouyang is well-versed in estate planning and the formation of family trusts.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Attorney Fangfang Gui served as the core coordinator and strategist and throughout the service process, the legal team maintained a rigorous work ethic, meticulously attending to every detail. With a strong sense of responsibility, they fought for my interests and closely coordinated the interests of multiple parties, including the client, spouse, children, trustee, and company shareholders.’
  • ‘As the core coordinator and strategist, Fangfang Gui was responsible for comprehensively sorting out property information and formulating a distribution plan, ultimately providing me with a comprehensive and integrated solution. Attorney Fangfang Gui treats her clients diligently and sincerely, putting herself in their shoes and not only resolving immediate challenges but also anticipating future risks.’

Key clients

  • Minmetals International Trust Co., Ltd Everbright Xinglong Trust Co., Ltd. China Foreign Economy and Trade Trust Co., Ltd. Harvest Fund Management Co., Ltd. China Industrial Bank Shanghai Trust Beijing International Trust Co., Ltd CITIC Trust Co., Ltd. China Credit Trust Co., Ltd. SDIC Taikang Trust Co., Ltd. Taikang Insurance Group Citic-prudential Life Insurance Company Limited Ping An Bank of China Shanghai Branch Huaneng Guicheng Trust Limited China Merchants Bank Jiangsu International Trust Corporation Limited China CITIC Bank Private Banking China Merchants Bank Tianjin Branch Private Banking Center Shanghai Kedun Partner TV Drama Production Co., Ltd Ronglun International Consulting Center West Trust Incorporation Industrial Bank Co., Ltd (CIB) Beijing International Trust Co., Ltd. China Merchants Sun Life Insurance Company Limited

Lawyers

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Fangfang Gui
Fangfang Gui
Practice head

Fangfang Gui; Chunjie Zheng; Fangfei Ouyang