Ms Amanda Zhou > Fangda Partners > Beijing, China > Lawyer Profile

With a ‘deep understanding’ of fintech, Fangda Partners is a popular choice for international and Chinese clients in the tech and financial service sectors seeking M&A, cross-border data transmission compliance, IP protection, and equity financing advice. The practice, which draws on expertise from the firm’s TMT, private equity, compliance, and financial industry groups, is jointly led by Amanda Zhou, Chen Bao, Kate Yin, and Grace Yu. Gil Zhang focuses on regulatory compliance, cybersecurity and data protection, while Zhiyi Ren specialises in financial markets, regulatory, and fund products. Jian Fang left the firm in 2023.

Fangda Partners‘ TMT practice is based across mainland China and assists technology companies and financial institutions with a slew of corporate and transactional TMT matters. The team typically supports clients with equity and debt financing, series A, B and C financing, investments, as well as M&A. Practice head Amanda Zhou splits her time between Beijing and Hong Kong and specialises in assisting TMT start-ups, unicorn companies, venture capital and PE funds with transactions. In Beijing, Jeffrey Ding handles M&A and financing, while Patrick Li assists both foreign and Chinese clients in domestic and cross-border investments and mergers. Sufina Cai is well-versed in advising TMT clients on investment and financing projects from Shenzhen.