JunHe LLP’s Guangzhou office has a steady workflow of outbound investment, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property. The firm is also increasingly active in criminal defence and the compliance space. Based in the Guangzhou office, Ping (Pete) Zhang is well-versed in capital markets, foreign investments and the acquisitions of listed companies. Jianwei Zhang is the managing partner of the Shenzhen office and recently co-led on advising XtalPi on the first IPO under Hong Kong’s Chapter 18C Regime. Also in Shenzhen, Jin Liu focuses on banking and finance matters. Mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructurings related to listed companies form the core practice of Xiaoli (Ally) Huang. Both domestic and international clients trust Jiayu Lin for the full spectrum of general corporate advice. Operating out of Guangzhou, Joe Wan routinely handles private equity and bond financing mandates. Jiwei Yao is also highlighted. All listed partners, unless otherwise specified, are based in Shenzhen.
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Testimonials
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‘'The team we work with is stable and has a strong business sense for the client's industry.'
'They can help clients address legal risks from a practical perspective and do a good job of risk prevention and control. The team members are proactive, respond efficiently to feedback, and are able to meet client needs.’
‘The team provides timely and professional legal advice in all aspects of our business.'
'They have a stable and professional staff, a deep understanding of the company's business, and work well with other intermediary service structures.'
‘Comprehensively obtain information from multiple sources, maintain close communication with the company, and respond to the company's needs quickly and professionally.'
'Wei Wei, Wei Huang, Runjian Chen are the outstanding lawyers we've wok with and would highly recommend them.’
‘Familiar with every step of intellectual property rights protection, as well as the evolution of laws, regulations, law enforcement, and judicial practices.'
'Able to provide tailored solutions based on industry characteristics and user needs.’
'With stable and high-quality services as its advantage, it has corresponding advantages in multiple practice areas.'
'Yuqing Zhang conducts in-depth analysis of the matters he handles during collaboration. He also keeps abreast of the development of rules and practices, and can quickly analyse, assess, and apply new rules.'
Key clients
- Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd.
- Yuexiu (China) Transportation Infrastructure Investment Limited
- Beijing West Fund Management Co., Ltd.
- CITIC Securities (Hong Kong) Limited
- Guangdong Hongda Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
- Fujian Zhonghe Co., Ltd.
- The Hong Kong Jockey Club
- GAC Aion New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd.
- Christian Dior Couture Limited
- Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd.
- Yuexiu (China) Transportation Infrastructure Investment Limited
- Beijing West Fund Management Co., Ltd.
- CITIC Securities (Hong Kong) Limited
- Guangdong Hongda Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
- Fujian Zhonghe Co., Ltd.
- The Hong Kong Jockey Club
- GAC Aion New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd.
- Christian Dior Couture Limited
Work highlights
Advised XtalPi Inc., a global leader in AI-driven drug and materials science research, on its successful listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX).
Advised Guangzhou Yingpeng Investment Management Co., Ltd. ("Guangzhou Yingpeng"), a subsidiary of GAC Capital and the lead investor, on its Series C equity investment in Didi Autonomous Driving.
Advisd Guangdong Handar on its acquisition of Xuefeng Sci-Tech
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Practice head
Ping (Pete) Zhang; Jianwei Zhang; Xiaoli (Ally) Huang; Jiayu (Paul) Lin
Other key lawyers
Joe Wan; Jiwei Yao; Wei Wei; Runjian Chen; Wei Huang; Jin Liu; Yuqing Zhang; Su Yu