Sitting within the firm’s banking and finance group, Dacheng‘s private wealth management team is noted for its comprehensive approach. The team is praised for its ’profound understanding of financial products, tax regulations, and cross-border investment’, leveraging its global network to handle complex cross-border tax issues. Shanghai-based Naidong (Michael) Ma is proficient in advising clients on issues related to marital property, while Jun Zhang is a go-to for family offices. Lijun Huang is a trust law expert with a deep understanding of both family and corporate wealth protection. Jing Xue specialises in inheritance matters and marriage disputes, and Xiaochu Zhang focuses predominantly on asset planning. All aforementioned lawyers co-head the team and, unless otherwise mentioned, are based in Beijing. Xu Wang 'deeply understands their family structure, wealth status, and inheritance goals, customising tailored wealth management plans encompassing trust establishment, tax planning, asset allocation, and other aspects.'
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Testimonials
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- 'In the private wealth management field, Xu Wang is recognised as a leading all-around expert! He holds the TEP designation from the Society for Trust and Estate Planning (STEP). He expertly handles the entire chain of family trust structure establishment, global asset allocation, and cross-border tax optimisation. He has led landmark projects such as multi-million dollar family wealth inheritance plans and the establishment of complex cross-border trusts. His exceptionally high-standard services, centred around "extreme practicality," have made him a highly sought-after wealth protection firm for high-net-worth individuals.'
- ‘Jun Zhang possesses deep expertise in family governance, corporate governance, trusts and philanthropy, and the design of family top-level structures. Jun Zhang not only provides strategic thinking for generations of entrepreneurs but also plays a decisive role in the planning and development of their families' long-term blueprints.'
- 'From establishing family trust structures to cross-border wealth inheritance, Xu Wang has handled a wide range of asset sizes and caseloads. When it comes to service quality, he consistently prioritises client needs. For ultra-high-net-worth clients, he deeply understands their family structure, wealth status, and inheritance goals, customising tailored wealth management plans encompassing trust establishment, tax planning, asset allocation, and other aspects. These plans are precise and highly implementable.'
- ‘Jun Zhang's legal team specialises in providing customised, one-stop legal services to high-net-worth family clients, covering key areas such as wealth management, taxation, trusts, inheritance, and cross-border investment. The team's experienced members possess both a deep understanding of Chinese law and expertise in international cooperation, enabling them to meet complex and diverse needs. They are also able to integrate financial and non-financial services with the firm.’
- ‘What makes Dacheng's private wealth practice truly unique is its holistic and comprehensive approach. Potential clients would be interested to know that the lawyers at Dacheng not only possess in - depth legal knowledge but also have a profound understanding of financial products, tax regulations, and cross - border investment, which allows them to offer well - rounded advice.'
- ‘Attorneys Lijun Huang is highly professional and easily found a breakthrough in the case! They strengthen communication and are very approachable. They keep the case updated at all times and have a clear understanding of the case.’
- 'Xu Wang always tailors tailored solutions based on the client's specific needs. From family trust structure design to tax compliance optimization, every step is precise and meticulous.'
- ‘Huang Lijun's team works closely and efficiently, has strong professional capabilities, and a very positive work attitude. They strengthen communication with clients and are fully aware of the progress of the case at all times!’
- 'Combining a deep understanding of Chinese family business culture with international experience, Jun Zhang excels in tailoring comprehensive and efficient solutions for clients and is a key pillar in promoting the stable development of families and businesses.’
- ‘In solving complex problems of customers, it can form a very good comprehensive solution involving more fields, such as taxation and finance. It has stable and high-quality partners.’
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Practice head
Naidong (Michael) Ma; Jun Zhang; Lijun Huang; Jing Xue; Xiaochu Zhang
Other key lawyers
Xu Wang

