Grandall Law Firm‘s family wealth management team has a diverse client base of insurance companies, trusts and foundations and high net worth individuals, which rely on it for comprehensive advice across wealth preservation, inheritance and marital property issues. Xiaocheng Wang, who leads the team from Shanghai, is deeply knowledgeable about foundations, charitable trusts and family funds. Based in Chongqing, Yiqing Qiao routinely handles asset allocation and family and asset trust matters. Yang Zhang oversees complex succession planning mandates which involve offshore investments and multijurisdictional tax planning.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They offer comprehensive solutions tailored to their business models, rather than simply providing legal advice; this deep industry-focused expertise sets them apart from other law firms.They are pragmatic and efficient, possessing exceptional business acumen and the ability to integrate resources effectively. What their clients value most is their pragmatic approach, which emphasises not only identifying problems but also resolving them.’

  • ‘Our collaboration with Zhang Yang's team has been truly impressive. Their team members demonstrate exceptional professionalism and service, setting them apart from their peers.'

  • 'Attorney Zhang Yang's strategic vision and resource integration skills are key. She is not only a legal expert but also a trusted business partner. She quickly grasps the macro trends and business model pain points of our industry, providing forward-looking and commercially viable legal advice. She excels at mobilising resources across Grandall's national and global offices to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional projects for us. These high-level strategic planning and coordination skills are her most significant differentiator.'
  • 'Yang Zhang consistently translates complex legal issues into clear, easy-to-understand practical steps. She meticulously reviews contract terms and maintains our bottom line during negotiations while demonstrating excellent communication flexibility. This pragmatic approach, characterised by precise strategic implementation and ultimate accountability for results, provides us with a tremendous sense of security.'
  • 'The quality of the entire team's service is reflected in seamless collaboration and continuous learning. From partners to junior associates, active communication and timely feedback ensure we are always informed of project progress. The team remains highly sensitive to new regulations and developments in the cross-border e-commerce sector, proactively interpreting them and providing risk warnings. This customer-centric, knowledge-based service culture constitutes their core competitiveness, which is difficult to replicate.'
  • ‘Strong business capabilities and high service level.’

  • ‘Providing meticulous services and comprehensive service plans by Xiaocheng Wang.’

  • ‘The practice is unique in its deep integration of family governance and wealth succession. The team's core strength lies in going beyond mere legal provisions to deeply understand the complex relationships and succession needs of Chinese families. They are not only adept at traditional matters such as trust structuring and tax planning, but also expertly handle flexible governance issues like family constitution development and succession planning, providing one-stop solutions that combine legal effectiveness with humanistic considerations. This comprehensive understanding of "family business longevity" sets them apart from their peers.

  • ‘In collaborating with Yang Zhang's team at Grandall Law Firm on family wealth management matters, the exceptional performance of several of their core lawyers was truly impressive, setting them apart from their competitors.

  • 'Yang Zhang stands out for her exceptional strategic insight and network of resources. She goes beyond simply providing legal documents; she serves as a trusted strategic advisor, deeply involved in the overall design of family governance and succession structures. She accurately grasps a family's core needs and potential risks. Leveraging her extensive domestic and international collaborative network, she efficiently integrates top resources in tax, trust, and investment fields to provide clients with forward-looking, one-stop, and highly practical solutions. This comprehensive planning and resource integration capability is her core competitive advantage.'

Practice head

Xiaocheng Wang

Other key lawyers

Yiqing Qiao; Yang Zhang