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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- ‘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.’
Key clients
- Technologies of Trust- Consulting LLC
- Singapore Airlines Limited
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.
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Practice head
Yan Zhao
Other key lawyers
Linlin Cao; Mingyu Yu