Fangda Partners‘ team ’understands client’s needs’ and regularly advises on various aspects of major infrastructure projects, across sectors from aviation and rail, to logistics and telecoms. The firm is well-versed in supporting China-based clients in their cross-border projects, assisting with outward investments, and advising on financing, M&A, construction and operation-related matters. Greenfield investment and development expert Joe Biqing Zhou spearheads the group alongside Michael Tam who advises on energy, infrastructure and real estate issues.
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- 'They have an in-depth understanding of the legal affairs involved in the industry, can clearly point out risks, provide solutions, and introduce cases of other industry participants for reference.'
- 'The Hong Kong and mainland lawyer teams collaborate smoothly and provide comprehensive professional advice.'
- 'Joe (Biqing) Zhou understands companies' needs and provides detailed and comprehensive legal advice. He responds promptly to questions and explains patiently.'
- 'Joe Biqing Zhou's team is proficient in their work, experienced, and can provide a variety of value-added services.'
- 'Joe Biqing Zhou's legal team understands client needs and provides timely feedback.'
- 'Fangda Partners' energy team members have professional backgrounds in multiple jurisdictions, have an accurate grasp of the development of business in the energy sector and the special needs of central and state-owned enterprises, have rich experience in major projects, can respond to service needs promptly, and closely integrate business characteristics with legal compliance to propose actionable solutions.'
Key clients
- Airport Authority Hong Kong
- Beijing Capital Eco-Environment Protection Group Co., Ltd.
- Shenzhen Energy Group
- China Southern Power Grid International (HK) Co., Limited
- Hongkong Electric (Natural Gas) Limited
- China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited
- State Grid Overseas Investment Limited
- EnerWaste Asia Pacific Limited
- PowerChina International Group Limited
- Hong Shan
- Shanghai Electric of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Co. Ltd.
Work highlights
Assisted Airport Authority Hong Kong in the greenfield development of the Hong Kong International Airport Logistics Park in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China.
Assisted Airport Authority Hong Kong in its RMB 4.3 billion Investment in the Zhuhai Airport.
Assisted Beijing Capital Eco-Environment Protection Group Co., Ltd. in the public tender for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant on the Artificial Island of Macau.
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Practice head
Joe Biqing Zhou; Michael Tam