Dacheng provides advisory services to both international and domestic clients on a broad range of real estate and construction matters in China. In Chengdu, Shan Cheng specialises in construction law and regulatory compliance, with a focus on contract disputes, leasing and commercial operations. Leading the team in Shanghai, Chenyao Wu has extensive experience in real estate finance, urban regeneration projects, commercial real estate disputes, and bulk acquisitions. Additionally, Chang Qing advises on enterprise clean-up, property acquisitions, and related dispute resolution.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Wu Chenyao's team demonstrated deep expertise, extensive work experience, and exceptional negotiation skills in real estate due diligence, legal regulations, transaction structures, and commercial terms. Through collaborative work and leveraging various tools, including big data, they provided comprehensive advice and recommendations to the client.'
  • 'As a seasoned lawyer, Wu Chenyao possesses a thorough understanding of legal provisions and commercial terms, demonstrating exceptional professional competence. Furthermore, his dedication to frontline work and unwavering commitment to his work are truly impressive. Wu leads his team to protect the client's rights and interests to the greatest extent possible and deserves their unwavering trust. '
  • 'Our firm has previously worked with Chang Qing, a lawyer at Dacheng. Her significant advantage lies in her experience advising on real estate construction. Her long-term expertise in this field has enabled her to understand relevant operational procedures, industry regulations, and government and court opinions, extending beyond mere legal issues.'
  • ‘The key to Cheng Shan’s success lies in her seamless integration of her in-depth expertise in construction engineering with her commercial legal thinking, providing precise solutions to major commercial disputes and demonstrating her professional strength. Unlike traditional law firms that rely on a single service model, Cheng Shan’s team combines academic influence with industry insight and continues to innovate.'
  • 'This team's practice covers a wide range of areas, encompassing both litigation and non-litigation, with a primary focus on construction projects and bankruptcy cases. The team is large and diverse, with a range of professional backgrounds, enabling it to meet the varied service needs of businesses.'
  • 'Unlike traditional lawyers who focus solely on legal text, Cheng Shan is able to deeply integrate her expertise in construction engineering, commercial transaction logic, and judicial practice. When faced with complex cases, Cheng Shan not only clarifies legal relationships but also anticipates commercial risks and provides clients with actionable solutions."

Key clients

  • China Real Estate Development Group Co Ltd
  • China Construction Second Engineering Bureau Ltd
  • Shanxi Fengrong Property Development Co Ltd
  • Zhongfang Asset Management Co Ltd

Work highlights

Provided full process legal services for the clean-up of enterprises under China Real Estate Development Group Co Ltd.
Assisted China Construction Second Engineering Bureau Ltd in successfully launching a benchmark urban regeneration project in Suzhou involving inefficient land redevelopment with a total investment of over CNY 10 billion.
Assisted in a construction contract dispute between Shanxi Fengrong Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. and China Railway Sixth Group Co., Ltd.

Practice head

Huazhi Yuan; Guisheng Yang; Cao Yang; Lunshan Lan; Charles (Chenyao) Wu; Hui Yang; Guanshan Yang; Xiao Li

Other key lawyers

Chang Quin; Shan Cheng;