Principally focused on representing technology and telecoms giants and entertainment players, Zhong Lun Law Firm‘s TMT team is led by Ron Cai and Xiaoming Song, who counsel numerous domestic and global household names regarding corporate transactions, PE and VC investments, PRC regulation, and disputes, as well as matters involving IP and antitrust considerations. The strong bench includes data, cyber, and IP protection expert Jihong Chen, key contact for deals and investment in cutting-edge industries Victor Yu, versatile practitioner Anthony Zhao, and William Jia, who concentrates on advising PRC companies on their IPOs in Hong Kong and the USA. William Qiu is well-versed in cross-border mandates, and Peng Zhang is skilled in intellectual property, antitrust, and compliance-related disputes. Haijun Zhang handles the team’s busy film, TV, and entertainment offering.
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Testimonials
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- 'They have consistently delivered outstanding results in the cultural, media, and entertainment sectors.'
- 'Haijun Zhang's team has provided legal services in this field for over a decade.'
- 'Zhong Lun's TMT practice consistently demonstrates deep sector expertise, particularly in cross-border VC and technology transactions.'
- 'The team combines strong PRC legal capabilities with a commercial understanding of global investor expectations, which sets them apart from many domestic peers.'
- 'Haijun Zhang's team provides ongoing legal services for our company's operations and management activities in mainland China, including legal opinions and contract reviews. Their work spans multiple cultural sectors, covering film investments, book publishing collaborations, stage production partnerships, and related matters.'
- ‘Within the entertainment and media sector, this firm’s team stands out for their specialisation. Having dedicated years to this field, they possess deep familiarity with traditional entertainment matters like film, music, and artist management, while also understanding the operational models of internet platforms.'
Key clients
- China Mobile
- CMRI (China Mobile Research Institute)
- Ant Group
- Samsung SDS Co., Ltd.
- Microsoft (China) Co., Ltd
- Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd
- Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited (0268.HK)
- Chaos Investment
- Jiangxiaobai Holding Limited
- Xiamen C&D Emerging Industry Equity Investment
- Princeton Digital Group
- Zhongji Innolight (300308.SZ)
Work highlights
Advised China Mobile on TMT legal compliance.
Advised Samsung SDS Co., Ltd. on compliance risk under China's telecom laws of its business model of Data Communication Line services.
Advised Microsoft (China) Co., Ltd on comprehensive legal services regarding localisation of AI products in mainland China.
Lawyers
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Jihong Chen
Anthony Zhao
Practice head
Ron Cai; Xiaoming Song
Other key lawyers
Jihong Chen; Victor Yu; Anthony Zhao; William Jia; William Qiu; Peng Zhang; Tao Tao; Jihong Chen; Peng Cai; Cynthia Yao; Haijun Zhang