The team at Commerce & Finance Law Offices offers services to energy sector clients at all phases of a project’s lifecycle. Its workload includes advising on financing, compliance and purchase agreements, M&A and outbound investment transactions, and handling disputes. The group has clients in the renewable and traditional energy spaces as well as the mining sector. Juan Shang and Yiqun Cheng are key contacts for outbound investments and renewable energy projects, and Amin Li and Qiang Cui who 'redefines the standard of excellence' are also key figures in the team.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘We are extremely satisfied with the service and professionalism of Commerce & Finance Law Firm. In a recent case, Qiang Cui and his team not only pinpointed the core points of contention but also provided valuable insights into potential impacts on our company, drawing on legal precedents. This transformed a purely legal dispute into a viable business path.'

  • 'Commerce & Finance provided exceptionally thoughtful and considerate service and prompt response times. This not only reassured us professionally but also provided us with a clear understanding of the potential developments in the case, allaying our anxieties.'
  • 'Attorney Qiang Cui and his team, namely Jiang Yuan and Fan Chenglin, are highly recommended.'
  • 'Attorney Qiang Cui exemplifies the strategic counsellor, whose capabilities extend far beyond those of a traditional litigation lawyer.'
  • 'Qiang Cui excels at reconstructing case logic from a strategic perspective, seamlessly integrating business acumen and legal insight, and is exceptionally skilled at transforming litigation crises into capital opportunities.'
  • 'Attorney Qiang Cui redefines the standard of excellence - he is not only a resolver of legal disputes, but also a creator of business value. His end-to-end strategic planning and long-term perspective consistently push the boundaries of what constitutes a top-tier lawyer in every case.'

Key clients

  • China International Capital Corporation Limited
  • Aluminum & Power Jinhai Co., Ltd.
  • Shanghai Electric POWER Co., Ltd.
  • State Power Investment Group Upper Yellow River Hydropower Development Limited Liability Company
  • Export Import Bank of China Gansu Branch
  • China Hainan Rubber Industry Group Co., Ltd.
  • Hunan Silver Co., Ltd
  • SPIC Yunnan International Power Investment Co., Ltd.
  • Shanghai REFIRE Group Limited
  • Foshan New Pearl Group Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

Advising the client regarding the issuance and settlement of its inaugural dual-tranche CNY 4bn offshore RMB bonds.
Provided legal services related to Shanghai Electric Power's proposal to introduce equity funds through a REITs-like scheme with Shanghai Electric Power Dafeng Offshore Wind Power Co.
Advised the client on its asset restructuring project involving the issuance of shares and cash payments for asset acquisitions and the raising of accompanying funds.

Other key lawyers

Wang Zehao; Liu Shuo; Juan Shang; Yiqun Cheng; Luan Jianhai; Wu Gang; Hongji Li; Chen Suyoula; Jiang Yuan; Qiang Cui; Amin Li; Fan Chenglin