Merits & Tree Law Offices specialises in railway and port infrastructure investments, advising on property rental negotiations and ownership transfers in both domestic and cross-border contexts, including Indonesia, Guinea, and Australia. The practice is also experienced in EPC project management and land compensation disputes, representing clients across various sectors, including mining, hospitality, and the food and beverage industry. Zheyuan Jin focuses on real estate development, particularly the acquisition of new buildings, while Lingyue Sun advises on transaction structuring and construction dispute management. Jiaqi Li is also recommended.
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Key clients
- Aluminium Corporation of China Iron Ore Corporation
- McDonald's (China) Limited
Work highlights
Represented Chinalco Iron in its Guinea Republic Simandou Iron Ore Mine Project together with Rio Tinto, Baowu Steel and others.
Practice head
Hong Lu
Other key lawyers
Jiaqi Li; Lingyue Sun; Zheyuan Jin