Zhong Lun Law Firm is renowned for its deep knowledge of tax law and family wealth planning. The department is sought after by ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families for its comprehensive expertise, including in matrimonial and inheritance disputes and family trust and wealth succession planning. Mark Gao and Mingjun Jia jointly lead the team; tax expert Gao assists both companies and individuals with issues related to asset protection, while Jia has over 25 years of experience in contentious family matters. Peter Ni is particularly well-versed in cross-border trusts and tax planning, and Hengka (Henry) Ji regularly assists domestic and overseas family offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and financial institutions with tax structuring mandates.
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Testimonials
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'The private wealth attorneys at Zhong Lun Law Firm possess extensive prior expertise across various industries—including corporate counsel work, investment and financing, funds, IPOs, tax, and real estate—enabling them to better comprehend client objectives, identify specific needs, and determine which structures can accommodate which types of assets and address which challenges.'
'Within the firm, lawyers from different practice areas collaborate seamlessly to offer comprehensive and integrated solutions, sparing clients the hassle of seeking fragmented assistance elsewhere.'
'They consistently exceed clients' expectations of traditional legal service, and they tangibly enhanced the growth of our family assets.'
'I value the integrated cross-border & tax capabilities.'
'Specialised in multi-jurisdictional family trusts, holding structures, and fund structuring.'
'Fantastic at designing family charters and shareholder agreements, and supporting the implementation of family councils/committees.'
Key clients
- Taikang Family Office
- DBS BANK LTD
- Private Banking of China Construction Bank
- Private Banking of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
- China Resources SZITIC Trust Co.,Ltd.
- Industrial Bank Co., Ltd.
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Co., Ltd.
- PICC Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
- CITIC Trust Co., Ltd.
- New China Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
- Yunnan International Trust Co., Ltd.
- China Credit Trust Limited
Work highlights
Advised the Private Banking Division of CITIC Bank Corporation on providing high-net-worth client consultation services and offered family trust legal advisory services for the bank’s high-net-worth clients.
Advising Taikang Family Office, an Affiliate to Taikang Insurance Group, on enhancing the insurance group business operations and supporting the most high ranked ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Advising China Construction Bank’s Private Banking Division on enhancing the bank’s operations and supporting its high-net-worth clients.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Mingjun Jia
Peter Ni
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Hengka (Henry) Ji
Practice head
Mingjun Jia; Mark Gao
Other key lawyers
Peter Ni; Hengka (Henry) Ji