Key areas of focus for East & Concord Partners are banking and finance, M&A, restructuring, capital markets, and real estate. The firm’s client roster features investment funds, insurance companies, and state-owned enterprises. Managing partner Zheng Li specialises in real estate development projects, while co-managing partner Dorothy Xing assists clients in the financial services industry with the regulatory aspects of issuing bonds and shares. Vivian Wang is noted for her expertise in international trade mandates involving the EU and the UK.
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‘They possess strong expertise in legal affairs for financial institutions.’
- 'The dispute resolution team consistently provides practical advice.'
- 'They understand the company's business and can tailor advice to its specific needs.'
Key clients
- The Coca-Cola Company
- CITIC Group
- Huaxia Bank Co., Ltd.
- Guomin Pension & Insurance Co., Ltd.
- Beijing Capital Eco-Environment Protection Group Co., Ltd.
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
- GE Gas Power
- Tishman Speyer
- Cyber Security Association of China
- The Coca-Cola Company
- CITIC Group
Work highlights
Acted for Huaxia Bank in acquiring a rural bank to transform it into a branch.
Advised on the shelf issuance of bonds by Huaxia Bank Co., Ltd. under a new policy for bond issuance.
Advised CITIC Group with its acquisition of Huarong Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Practice head
Qi Zhou
Other key lawyers
Zheng Li; Dorothy Xing; Vivian Wang; Jian Kang