JunHe LLP’s offering assists clients with the gamut of matters. The team specialises in handling large-scale PPP projects, advising a multinational client base on domestic and international petrochemical projects and related transport and industrial infrastructure investments, and assisting clients with innovative energy project financing and development cases, including photovoltaic plants. Xiaojun (Warren) Hua has notable experience advising on foreign strategic investments into Chinese companies and related restructurings. Seasoned practitioner Jianan Yuan‘s areas of expertise include financing and investment matters, while Bill Qin handles outbound and inbound investment work across various project types. Elvis Zhou focuses on construction and engineering, and Yi Fang tackles major transactions related to public infrastructure and new energy sectors, overseas green field developments, and more. All aforementioned co-lead the group. Also of note are environmental protection and regulatory specialist George Zhu, and Deting Li who is a key contact for municipal infrastructure and PPP matters.
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Testimonials
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- '‘High degree of specialisation with international service capabilities.’
- ‘Good reputation in the industry, able to achieve recognition and coordination in various aspects.'
‘Has rich experience in international arbitration practice and is well-versed in mainstream international law.'
'They can efficiently advance the proceedings and effectively achieve various milestone goals.’
‘A professional energy sector team, skilled in overseas investment and financing merger projects. The team members are high quality.’
‘Our main contact is partner lawyer Yi Fang - stable and reliable service quality, able to provide timely feedback, and overall good service quality.’
'The team has significant influence in the industry, with arbitrators and lawyers meeting the qualifications and a deep accumulation of expertise.'
‘Elvis Zhou is the lead partner. He has a strong foundation in engineering and infrastructure, with very rich industry experience and an arbitrator's perspective, allowing him to fully understand the client's perspective.'
'Excellent in all aspects, making them our first-choice law firm.’
'The team's performance is exceptional.’
Key clients
- Shell (China) Limited
- Taiping Life Insurance Co.,Ltd.
- Central Enterprises Poor Regions Industry Investment Fund Co., Ltd.
- Green Development Fund Private Equity Investment Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- China Merchants Energy Shipping Co., Ltd.
- Antong Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Hainan Drinda New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
- Huai'an Jietai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd
- Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Co., Ltd.
- Jiangsu Suzhou Port Group Co., Ltd.
- The Export-Import Bank of China, Sichuan
- China CITIC Bank Sichuan Branch
- Yuexiu (China) Transportation Infrastructure Investment Co., Ltd
- Ningxia Taiyangshan Huasheng Wind Power Co., Ltd.
- Gansu Shenhe New Energy Co., Ltd.
- Bank of China Shanghai Branch
- Laohekou Highway Construction Co., Ltd
- China National Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Assisting CNOOC and Shell in Huizhou's phase III ethylene chemical project.
Supporting multiple investors participating in Huaneng Renewables’ RMB 15 billion capital increase and share expansion project.
Advising Green Development Fund in its collaboration with Brookfield to invest in and develop clean energy assets within the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Xiaojun (Warren) Hua; Jianan Yuan; Bill Qin; Elvis Zhou; Yi Fang
Other key lawyers
George Zhu; Deting Li