Dacheng has an established presence across Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with a strong bench of specialists in both offices. Commercial arbitration and litigation expert Christina Peng acts for a range of clients, spanning the TMT, automobile, manufacturing, construction and engineering industries. James Lan is well-versed in cross-border investments. Chen Chen specialises in capital markets and also covers private equity and investment funds, corporate and M&A restructuring. In the Shenzhen office, Jian Zhang heads up the corporate practice and is also proficient in disputes and compliance matters. Chenhui Li has a broad remit, covering disputes, real estate, and capital markets matters for state-owned enterprises.
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‘On a professional level, Attorney Yeman Xie possesses a profound and precise understanding of domestic and international compliance regulations, enabling her to quickly grasp the essence of business issues and develop comprehensive compliance plans. In numerous collaborative projects, Attorney Xie's professional team has thoroughly analysed the details of each business process, streamlining processes and leveraging their expertise to identify gaps. She clearly communicates complex legal and compliance issues to all parties, facilitating efficient cross-departmental and cross-institutional collaboration, and despite the overwhelming workload, she maintains unwavering focus and enthusiasm, working tirelessly to achieve optimal compliance results.’
‘I have witnessed Attorney Yeman Xie's consistent excellence in the field of legal compliance. In terms of both her integrity and professional competence, Attorney Xie is a benchmark in the industry. She consistently upholds professional ethics, adheres to legal bottom lines in her compliance work, and stands firm in the face of temptations and complex situations.’
'Chen Chen's legal team specialises in private equity, investment and financing, mergers and acquisitions, corporate legal counsel, and civil and commercial litigation. The team is able to design and implement comprehensive legal service plans tailored to our company's specific circumstances and market environment, ensuring the legal and compliant conduct of our various business activities. As relevant laws, regulations, and regulatory policies evolve, the team possesses strong policy interpretation capabilities, enabling them to promptly and accurately understand and grasp the latest policy developments and interpret policy trends accordingly.'
‘Attorney Chen Chen demonstrates exceptional professional competence in his work, meticulously grasping every thorny issue and key in various projects, including investment and financing, mergers and acquisitions, private equity funds, and litigation. Leveraging his extensive professional experience and exceptional coordination skills, he manages comprehensive project management, strategic planning, and precise resolution. Furthermore, his communication skills and professionalism are highly impressive, making him a trustworthy business partner.’
‘In addition to legal expertise, the team possesses deep industry knowledge and business insight.’
‘The team not only completes foundational work such as fund filing and partnership agreement drafting, but also designs compliant fund structures tailored to the manager's needs. In the areas of equity investment and financing, as well as mergers and acquisitions, the team not only facilitates transaction completion but also enhances the transaction's resilience and value-added potential through design mechanisms.’
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Practice head
Jian Zhang
Other key lawyers
Christina Peng; James Lan; Chen Chen; Yeman (Jessica) Chie; Chenhui Li
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