Fangda Partners’s tax practice is led by Yan Zhao, who has extensive experience in advising domestic clients on negotiations with tax authorities, M&A transactions, subsidiary structuring, and tax disputes. Zhao is often supported by Linlin Cao, and together they advise clients in the industrial, manufacturing, technology and telecommunications sectors. Mingyu Yu is also a key member of the team, assisting with the preparation of tax filing materials and fund transfer documentation, particularly for clients in the consumer goods sector.
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- 'Their ability to synthesise financial data, legal frameworks, and operational realities into persuasive arguments is instrumental.'
‘What distinguishes Yan Zhao of Fangda from other firms is their multidisciplinary approach, bringing together customs, tax, and legal experts to address high-stakes regulatory challenges with precision and agility.'
'Yan Zhao’s responsiveness, professionalism, and collaborative spirit made them an indispensable partner throughout the inquiry process. Their work not only safeguarded our compliance posture but also strengthened our internal governance and strategic positioning in China.’
‘Fangda Partners is dedicated to delivering results and creating value for clients. They conduct thorough and high-quality analysis and support projects until the desired outcome is achieved. They are a reliable partner we can depend on, and we prioritise them over other advisors.’
‘Yan Zhao and Mingyu Yu are recommended. It is always a great pleasure to work with colleagues from Fangda Partners, as they deliver turnkey results tailored to the client’s needs and are committed to exceptional quality.’
Key clients
- Technologies of Trust- Consulting LLC
- Singapore Airlines Limited
- Hamilton Lane
- Group 42 Holding Ltd
- KORUS Partner
- Cross-border E-commerce standalone Site
Work highlights
Advised a manufacturing MNC on resolving its tax non-compliance issues with the tax authority in the PRC, involving tax and interest surcharge amount for over RMB12.5m.
Represented the subsidiaries of an international e-commerce platform in negotiating with tax authorities during the investigations for transfer pricing issues, and provided tax advice and technical support.
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Practice head
Yan Zhao
Other key lawyers
Linlin Cao; Mingyu Yu