A ‘go-to legal adviser for compliance-related issues’, Fangda Partners’ practice covers internal investigations, government enforcement work, compliance advisory, and designing and implementing compliance programmes. The team also assists with related contentious matters, such as investigations-linked litigation. Working between Beijing, Hong Kong and Guangzhou, Kate Yin‘s expertise encompasses anti-bribery, data protection, accounting fraud and securities law, along with anti-money laundering, conflicts of interest, trade secrets, sanctions and export controls; while Beijing-based Yanjun Zhuang specialises in criminal defence work, government enforcement matters, and internal anti-fraud investigations. Other key figures are Derrick Zhao, Lei Yang, Yingjie Kang, Daniel Wang, Alex Liu, Wendy Wei, and Xilong Wang.
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- ‘A go-to legal adviser for compliance-related issues’.
- ‘The firm demonstrates strong expertise in complex regulatory environments, specialising in industry-specific compliance training and practical guidance for internal stakeholders.’
- ‘Their standout cross-functional model integrates legal specialists with experts in data privacy, anti-corruption and industry regulations, ensuring comprehensive compliance that addresses both legal requirements and operational realities.’
- ‘What makes them stand out is how proactive they are – they stay one step ahead by anticipating trends and giving advice before issues even come up.’
- ‘They're great at breaking down complicated regulations into plain language that non-legal folks can actually understand, and they get back to clients faster than most firms in the industry.’
- ‘Clients can tell they care about the details, they take time to learn how clients’ companies work, and do a great job balancing strict compliance requirements with practical business needs, which is exactly what makes their compliance programmes work long-term.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Lei Yang
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alex Liu
Practice head
Kate Yin
Other key lawyers
Yanjun Zhuang; Derrick Zhao; Lei Yang; Yingjie Kang; Daniel Wang; Alex Liu; Wendy Wei; Xilong Wang