Merits & Tree Law Offices houses a diverse TMT practice that is well-versed in broadcasting issues and print media matters, as well as in film and TV work, investments and financing, and licensing and distribution. The group also assists tech and telecoms startups with formation, financing, and PE deals, as well as advising household names in tech. Yunyun Zhao is a key figure in the team for studios, individuals, and other clients in entertainment, supported by Yihe Wang. Yanyan Wang specialises in M&A transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • 'They are professional and swift in their work, and are especially able to provide result-oriented services from the perspective of customers.'

  • ‘Yanyan Wang possesses comprehensive professional knowledge and an international perspective. She is experienced, has a good service attitude, and acts promptly. She provides practical and effective consulting advice.'

  • ‘The most significant feature of the Merits & Tree team is its in-depth understanding of the TMT industry and its keen grasp of industry trends, enabling us to obtain prompt and professional legal advice and support on various issues we encounter in financing and business development.'

  • 'The team's extensive and comprehensive professional capabilities across various jurisdictions are a strong guarantee for our cross-border business and transactions.'

  • ‘As a partner in the team, Yunyun Zhao impressed us the most and provided the most assistance. Her extensive resources in the TMT industry, in particular, enabled her to provide advice from the perspective of corporate strategy and business development, and to optimize our business or transaction structures from a legal perspective. This is an extraordinary capability beyond that of ordinary lawyers or legal advisors.'

  • ‘Professional, dedicated and trustworthy.'

Key clients

  • Hongshan
  • NIO Inc.
  • NIO Power Investment (Hubei) Co., Ltd
  • Xiaomi
  • Alibaba Group
  • ByteDance
  • Gaorong Capital
  • ZhenFund
  • Qiming Venture Partners
  • Harvest Capital
  • Jinneng Capital
  • Nanshan Capital

Practice head

Yunyun Zhao; Yanyan Wang

Other key lawyers

Yihe Wang; Junyi Li