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Zhong Lun Law Firm Offices
23-31/F, South Tower of CP Center, 20 Jin He East Avenue
Chaoyang District
Beijing 100020
China
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Zhong Lun Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
China > Antitrust and competition: PRC firms Tier 1
China > Banking and finance: PRC firms Tier 1
The 'very efficient and professional' banking and finance team at Zhong Lun Law Firm supports clients in the structuring of financial products, and prevention of financial risks through its experience of regulatory frameworks and market activity. Clients include both large-scale domestic and international banks, and non-banking financial institutions including funds, trusts, and payment companies. Within the team, Zhisong He heads the financial services sector practice, with Ting Yuan at the helm of the banking and finances industry group and Li Zhang taking the lead in financial innovation and fintech. Borong Liu is noted for his securitisation work, and Dongyue Chen 'has rich practical experience' advising major Chinese financial organisations in their cross-border financing transactions.Practice head(s):
Zhiisong He; Ting Yuan; Li Zhang
Other key lawyers:
Min Min; Dongyue Chen
Testimonials
‘They have a good understanding of the relevant approvals of the Chinese government in the financing field and can provide clear opinions. Very efficient and professional in drafting financing agreements.’
‘Chen Dongyue is very familiar with the relevant approvals of the Chinese government in the field of financing and can provide clear opinions. He is very efficient and professional in drafting financing agreements.’
‘The service quality is high, the professionalism is strong, the feedback is fast, the teamwork is pleasant, the communication is smooth, the partners personally control the progress of the project and the key points and difficulties, can consider the business needs of the customers, and make business-logical judgments from the perspective of the customers.’
‘Lawyer Chen Dongyue can consider the needs of clients and provide legal solutions from the perspective of the client. He also has rich practical experience.’
Key clients
Beijing Branch of China Great Wall Asset Management Co., Ltd.
China Yto Group Finance Co., Ltd.
CHONGQING PELLETS BIOTECH CO. LTD
Siemens Financial Services GmbH
China Trust Commercial Bank Co., Ltd.
Agricultural Bank of China Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
CCCC Finance Leasing Co., Ltd.
Guotai Junan Securities Co., Ltd.
Haitong Securities Co., Ltd.
CITIC Financial Management Co., Ltd.
Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Yankuang Finance Leasing Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advising Beijing Branch of China Great Wall Asset Management Co., Ltd to recover distressed debts from Luowa Group.
- Issuing a legal opinion on the opening of capital and current accounts of the wholly-owned subsidiary in France of CHONGQING PELLETS BIOTECH CO. LTD.
- Acting as leading counsel for China Huarong Shipping Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. on financial lease of four (4) 170000 DWT bulk carriers.
China > Capital markets: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm houses one of the market’s largest capital markets teams, it is widely recognised as a powerhouse with a solid track record of handling IPO, refinancing of listed companies, and mergers and restructuring of listed companies. Leveraging its footprint in Hong Kong, the mainland China team works closely with practitioners from its Hong Kong office on overseas listings and SEHK listings. The highly experienced team includes the highly regarded Zhoujun Tang who leads the capital markets practice, Mingjun Chang who is experienced in assisting clients in completing their IPO and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange; and Shanghai-based William Jia who advises both issuers and sponsors on Hong Kong and US IPOs. Also in Shanghai, Anthony Zhao recently acted as lead counsel to an issuer on its strategic PIPE financing from the Qatar Investment Authority. Roy Zheng, Kefeng Li, and Jingli Mu are also key names to note.Practice head(s):
Mingjun Chang; Xiaodan Guo; William Jia; Qiming Yao
Other key lawyers:
Zhoujun Tang; Anthony Zhao; Yufan He; Kejun Guo; Roy Zheng; Wenhao Ding; Jingli Mu; Kefeng Li; Cynthia Yuan; Jingli Mu; Lintao Wu; Zhuo Wang; Xiong Li
Testimonials
‘Solid theoretical background and rich practical experience, excellent ability to solve complex problems, creative working methods, and strong communication skills.’
‘The team members are well-equipped and have excellent professional qualities and professional standards. They can respond to our company’s needs in a timely manner and provide high-quality, efficient and timely legal services with solid professional knowledge, rich practical experience and extensive social connections.’
‘The team is not only familiar with investment and financing terms and proficient in legal provisions, but also has a deep understanding of the operation of the financial market, and has a deep understanding of the actual situation and needs of our company, and provides us with tailor-made and precise legal advice and solutions.’
Key clients
Aerospace Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd. (stock code:300446)
New Hope Liuhe Co., Ltd.
Jiulong Zhongchuan Mining Co., Ltd.
Shenghe Resources Holding Co., Ltd.
New Hope Investment Group Co., Ltd.
QiaoYin City Management Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Frontop Digital Creative Technology Co., Ltd.
CITIC Securities Company Limited
Qumei Home Furnishing Group Co., Ltd
Chengdu Vantron Technology Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Meike Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd
Jiangsu Zerun Technology Co., Ltd
Chengdu Qianfeng Electronics Group Co., Ltd
Chongqing Haite Energy Co., Ltd
Wuhan Bus Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Sichuan HABOAT ELECTRIC Co., Ltd
Sichuan Fansaoguang Food Group Co., Ltd
Best Technology (Group) Co.,Ltd
Jiayin Hospital (Group) Co.,Ltd
Guangzhou Guanggang Gases & Energy Company Limited
Guangzhou Anyka Microelectronics Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Fuqiang TechnologyCo., Ltd.
HSG LASER CO.,LTD.
Guangdong GlobalSino Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd.
China Publishing & Media Holdings Co., Ltd.
Fengh Medical Co., Ltd.
Aidite (Qinhuangdao) Technology Co., Ltd.
Hanshow Technology Co., Ltd.
Mobvoi Inc.
Beijing Health Guard Biotechnology Inc.
Chengdu Li Wei Jia Technology Co., Ltd.
Brilliance Shineray Chongqing AUTOMOBILE Co., Ltd.
Chongqing E-Pet Technology Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Wuzhou Century Culture Media Co.,Ltd.
Chongqing Pellets BIOTECH Co., Ltd.
Xi’an Tian He Defense Technology Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Zoann Environmental Services Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Hongjiu Fruit Co., Limited
Chongqing Caterpillar E-commerce Co., Ltd
Harbin Haihong Jiye Technology Development Co., Ltd
Chongqing Zhongxinyuan Technology Development Co., Ltd
Runben Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
EnChannel Holdings (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Biotyx Medical (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Blackstone Group
Ascendent Capital Partners
L Catterton Asia
Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited
Farizon Auto
Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Kingdee International on its strategic PIPE financing from Qatar Investment Authority.
- Advised Kingdee International on its strategic PIPE financing from Qatar Investment Authority.
- Advised Beijing Health Guard Biotechnology Inc. on its listing on HKEX.
China > Corporate and M&A: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm provides comprehensive corporate and M&A services including company formation, business divestiture, transaction structuring, and merger filings, leveraging its expertise in finance, tax, and Chinese regulatory environment to ‘strike a balance between the client’s legal and commercial needs’. With Han Hao, Audry Li, Yan Gao, Zhe (Kevin) Yu, and Heng Ding at the helm, the group serves a diverse range of domestic and international multinationals and listed companies. Carl Li supports Chinese companies with global investments and acquisitions, including in Belt and Road countries, while Hairong Li specialises in the pharmaceuticals, energy, and mining sectors. Maria (Zhanghui) Hou assists overseas and Chinese investors in cross-border transactions and helps clients in the petrochemical, auto parts, and fintech industries obtain national security approvals for foreign investments in China. Yunfan He is a key member of the Chengdu office.Practice head(s):
Han Hao; Audry Li; Yan Gao; Zhe (Kevin) Yu; Heng Ding
Other key lawyers:
Anthony Zhao; Scott Guan; David Wang; Yunfan He; April Yan; Nina Liu; Maria (Zhanghui) Hou; Hairong Li; Carl Li
Testimonials
‘Exceptional and practical.’
‘Hairong Li’s team in Beijing is exceptional, demonstrating not only proficiency in legal theory but also extensive project experience and a deep understanding of industry and project specifics. They effectively translate theoretical knowledge into practice. The team is highly responsible, patient, and diligent, completing tasks efficiently.’
‘Reasons why Zhong Lun lawyers stand out: robust theoretical knowledge and extensive practical experience; exceptional problem-solving skills; innovative work methods; strong communication abilities.’
‘Yunfan He in Chengdu has provided exceptional legal support for our cross-border M&A case, demonstrating remarkable professionalism, sharp business insight, and excellent communication skills. As a key member of He’s team, Xinyi Deng effectively achieved our transaction goals.’
‘Ricky Luo is very knowledgeable and competent. He provides excellent advice and solutions, and he responds quickly.’
‘Their deep understanding of the client’s operations ensures smooth daily communication and seamless interaction with company personnel. They possess solid professional knowledge and are adept at offering innovative solutions for complex transactions.’
‘Scott Guan’s team is highly professional, efficient and practical. Excellent communication and language skills and highly responsive. They are second to none to work with.’
‘Zhong Lun takes a progressive approach to M&A deals, and strikes a balance between the client’s legal and commercial needs. They are also responsive and always communicates the needs of the client to us so that we are able to provide solutions to facilitate the overall transaction in a timely and effective manner.’
Key clients
Blackstone Group
Ascendent Capital Partners
L Catterton Asia
Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited
Farizon Auto
Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd.
Ping An Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Ping An Management Co., Ltd.
Pramerica Fosun Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Newease (Shanghai) Enterprise Management Consulting Co., Ltd. (DNE)
Sino-Ocean Capital Co., Ltd.
CLP Holdings Limited
Jinko Power Technology Co., Ltd.
Pufeng New Energy Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Xinte Energy Co., Ltd.
Sembcorp (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Capitaland (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Avenue Capital Group
Ping An Capital Co., Ltd.
Cathay Capital
CCB Trust
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone Group Co., Ltd.
China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park Development Group Co., Ltd.
China Resources Land Holdings Co., Ltd.
Vanke
CITIC Chengkai (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
China Huarong Asset Management
China Jinmao
Grandjoy Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
CapitaLand
Ping An Real Estate Co., Ltd
Mapletree
Cinda Real Estate
CR Cestbon(China Resources Cestbon Beverage (China) Co., Ltd.)
Huatai United Securities Co., Ltd.
China Southern Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Boshi Fund Management Co., Ltd.
AVIVA-COFCO Life Insurance Company Limited
OCT (Hainan) Group Co., Ltd.
Webank Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Metro Real Estate Group Co., Ltd.
CECEP Techand Ecology&Environment Co., Ltd.
National Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline Network Group Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen LNG Project Management Department of CNPC Pipe Network Group Co., Ltd.)
ZTE Corporation
China Resources Asset Management Co., Ltd.
China Life Insurance Company Limited
Shenzhen Zhonghai Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Pipe China
CDH
CCB Housing Rental Fund
China Resources Land Holdings Co., Ltd.
Vanke
China Huarong Asset Management
China Jinmao
GRANDJOY HOLDINGS GROUP CO.,LTD.
CapitaLand
Ping An Real Estate Co., Ltd
Mapletree
Cinda Real Estate
CR Cestbon(China Resources Cestbon Beverage (China) Co., Ltd.)
Shenzhen Metro Real Estate Group Co., Ltd.
China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Company Limited
China Eastern Asset Management Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Branch
ITC Properties Group Limited
ELITE CHINA LIMITED
Pacific International Lines (Private) Limited
Blanc&Fischer
Danone Evian
Worldline
Regal Rexnord Corp (NYSE: RRX)
INEOS
Umicore
Sichuan Road and Bridge Group Co., Ltd.
Beijing Easpring Material Technology Co., Ltd.
Invenergy, LLC
Distributed Solar Development, LLC
GameChange Solar Holdings Corp.
Allison Transmission, Inc.
One Rock Capital Partners, LLC
Halma Plc
Ironbridge Equity Partners Inc
Koch Industries Inc.
Matson Navigation Company
Phillips Auctioneers, LLC
Baowu Group Finance Co., Ltd.
State Power Investment Group Hebei Electric Power Co., Ltd.
Shanghai SAIC Hengxu Capital Co., Ltd.
China Resources Double-Crane Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
PICC Reinsurance Co., Ltd.
China Resources Pharmaceutical Commercial Group Co., Ltd.
Tencent
TCL
Gobi Partners GBA
WPS
111Skin
Align Technology
Allegro Investment, Inc.
Analytic Partners, LP.
Auyan Technology (奥扬科技)
Baring Private Equity Asia
Boke (波克科技)
Bosch
Topgolf Callaway Brands Company
Celestica
China Electronics Technology Avionics
Converse
Dun & Bradstreet
Hanking Group (罕王集团)
Hendrix Genetics
Honeywell
Imerys
Jack wolfskin
JCET (长电科技)
NXP Semiconductors
Owens Corning
Polyplastics
Royal Caribbean Cruises
S.C. Johnson
Shiseido
Sysmex
Texas Instruments
Yulong Gold (玉龙股份)
Zai Lab
Roquette Frères S.A.
Roquette Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
KK-Group A/S
TTM Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq. TTMI)
Ting Hsin (Cayman Islands) Holding Corporation, Ting Chuan (Cayman Islands) Holding Corporation
Innovation New Material Technology Co. Ltd.
Cedrus Group
Zijing International Energy
China Logistics Group
Shandong Innovation Group
Cummins
Beike
CMA CGM
TDCX
Mativ Holdings, Inc.
Crane Company
Western Digital Corporation
Converge Technology Solutions Corporation
The Jackson Laboratory
ABS Group of Companies, Inc.
Blue Bottle Coffee Hong Kong Limited
Johnson Controls Inc.
Omni Logistics, LLC.
Acuity Brands, Inc.
Clarios, LLC.
Atlas Copco (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Carlsberg Chongqing Beer Co., Ltd.
Carlsberg Enterprise Management Consulting Co., Ltd.
Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Runze (Langfang) Digital Information Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Derun Environment Co., Ltd.
Kingdee International Software Group Co., Ltd.(00268)
Jiangxiaobai Holdings Limited
Princeton Digital Group
Chaos Investment
Vlinker Cayman Limited
China C&D Equity Investment LLC.
Picus China Gmbh
InnoLight （300308）
Yunnan Baiyao Group Co., Ltd.
Suzhou Huirun Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd
Sichuan Shudao New Material Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Chengdu Gaoxin New Economy Venture Capital Co., Ltd.; Chengdu Gaotou Electronic Information Industry Group Co., Ltd.; Chengdu High-Tech Future Science and Technology City Inn-ovation Investment Development Co., Ltd.; Sichuan Hong Core Equity Investment Fund Management Limited; Sichuan Tonghe Zhenxing Private Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
MaxHealth Biotechnology Limited Liability Company
Fengyi Scraping and Pulling Bottle Cap (Sichuan) Co., Ltd.
Shenghe Resources Holding Co., Ltd.
Chengdu Technology Innovation Investment Group Co.,Ltd
Chengdu High-tech New Economy Venture Capital Co., Ltd
Chengdu Major Industrialization Project Phase II Equity Investment Fund Co., Ltd
Chengdu Major Industrialization Project Phase I Equity Investment Fund Co., Ltd
Meishan Innovation Industrial Development Fund Partnership
Sichuan Fazhan Industrial Guiding Equity Investment Management Co., Ltd
Sichuan Chuantou Capital Investment Co., Ltd
Sichuan Shangtou Investment Co., Ltd
Sichuan Shenwan Hongyuan Changhong Equity Investment Management Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Mianzhu Gaofa Capital Investment Management Co., Ltd
Fuhua Tianfu Assets Management Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Enflame Technology Co., Ltd.
CICC Capital
ArcoMicro Microelectronics (Nanjing) Co., Ltd.
Unisplendour Corporation
Whirlpool (China) Co., Ltd
Ansteel Group
China Mobile Equity Fund
China Mobile Investment Holding Co., Ltd.
General Technology Group Capital Limited
T.Y. Lin International Ltd.
Beijing CytoNiche Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Eagle Quest International Ltd.
Qingdao Magene Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
AltoBeam Inc.
Shenzhen Jaguar Microsystems Co., Ltd.
TREX Technologies
Shanghai Yibu Semiconductor Ltd.
Redhill Capital
Shenzhen Ysemi Computing Co., Ltd.
Jadestone Capital
China National Pharmaceutical Investment Co., Ltd.
Shunwei Capital
CITIC Securities Company Limited
Chengdu Analog Circuit Technology Inc (“ACTT”)
Guangdong Holdings Limited
SDIC XINJIANG LUOBUPO POTASH CO., LTD
Work highlights
- Advised Pipe China on its acquisition of minority shareholders’ equity interests of United Pipeline.
- Advised the absorbing company in the merger of two finance subsidiaries of China Baowu Steel Group Corporation.
- Advised ZF Friedrichshafen AG on a sale of shares of its global passenger car chassis systems business to Foxconn group.
China > Data protection: PRC firms Tier 1
With 'a deep understanding of the legal framework', Zhong Lun Law Firm‘s cybersecurity and data protection practice covers the full gamut of data protection, data privacy, and cybersecurity matters. On the data security and privacy side the team advises on localisation, cross-border data transfers, data breaches and creating enterprise data management systems. For cybersecurity, it aids clients with establishing compliance systems and incident response plans. The team is well-versed in GDPR compliance, protecting critical information infrastructure, and compliance related to cloud computing and big data, and aids clients from a number of sectors including automotive, manufacturing, internet and retail. Jihong Chen helms the team and advises multinational clients on cybersecurity and personal information protection. Peng Cai co-heads the practice and is a specialist in data protection and cybersecurity, advising on complex regulatory data issues and data security risks relating to AI, the internet and big data. Both practice heads are based in Beijing, while in Shanghai Jeffrey Liu combines his expertise in fintech and data protection to advise both domestic and international clients. Pulingling Xiao is noted for her experience in the data protection space.Practice head(s):
Jihong Chen; Scott Guan; Peng Cai
Other key lawyers:
Jeffrey Liu; Jun Gao; Yang Zhou; Pulingling Xiao
Testimonials
‘Peng Cai and Pulingling Xiao jointly work together and are logical in the field of data protection, assisting the client in a concise and easy-to-understand manner, which greatly helped make judgments and decisions.’
‘Zhong Lun Law Firm’s data protection team is able to keenly grasp the hot spots and pain points of the industry and has rich practical experience in data protection, such as cross-border data flow, personal information protection, corporate data compliance, etc. The team is well staffed, with both legal background and technical experience, and can efficiently solve customer needs.’
‘Jeffrey Liu is young and energetic. He is good at capturing and decomposing client needs, is efficient in his work, charges reasonable fees, and is good at coordinating and mobilising resources. In addition to legal services, he actively provides clients with potential opportunities for business development.’
‘Zhong Lun has a deep understanding of the legal framework and can provide practical and effective compliance strategies in the field of data compliance, which is fast-changing and has many regulations, helping us control compliance costs while ensuring business development. Compared with other law firms, Zhong Lun has a more flexible response capability and is very timely in synchronizing with industry regulatory dynamics, demonstrating its sincerity in long-term cooperation.’
‘Pulingling Xiao has demonstrated outstanding professional capabilities in the field of data protection. She is well-versed in domestic and international data protection laws and regulations, and can accurately interpret complex clauses to provide companies with tailored data compliance solutions. In the face of a rapidly changing data protection environment, Ms. Xiao always maintains a keen insight to ensure that the client’s business is moving forward steadily on a legal and compliant track.’
‘Jeffrey Liu’s team of lawyers has a deep understanding of the all-round impact of cybersecurity, data and privacy protection on modern business, and is familiar with various emerging business scenarios. They can provide clients with “one-stop” legal services in this field from the perspective of corporate operational strategy.’
‘The data protection team has rich business experience and sufficient human resources, and has provided satisfactory services in data export, standard contract filing, PIA assessment, establishment of rules and regulations, etc. There are Japanese-speaking talents among the team members, who can provide services directly in Japanese.’
‘Jihong Chen has a background in science and engineering and has been deeply engaged in the field of data protection for a long time. He is good at handling large, difficult and complex cases.’
Key clients
Budweiser
Vaillant
L’Occitane
Trane Technologies
Royal Caribbean International
Ceme
Sonova
IAV
HLT
Groz-Beckert KG
Shanghai Prosolar Resources Development Joint Stock Company
Sacmi
Carraro
Softbank Group
Rockwell Automation
Shanghai Pepperl+Fuchs Automoation Trading Co., Ltd.
Bain Capital, LP
Matson Navigation Company, Inc.
Oracle (China) Software Systems Co., Ltd.
Toyota Motor (CHINA) Investment Co., Ltd.
BOSCH Group
Microsoft (China) Co., Ltd
Mercedes-Benz
Sinoiov
Merchants Union Consumer Finance Company Limited
Vipshop (China) Co., Ltd
China Gas
Shenzhen Reolink Technology Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
China > Dispute resolution: Arbitration: PRC firms Tier 1
With ‘exceptional professional capabilities and extensive practical experience,’ Zhong Lun Law Firm provides a broad range of commercial arbitration services, handling construction, bankruptcy, and investment disputes, including those related to foreign investments in Belt and Road Initiative projects. The dispute resolution department is co-headed by Lijun Cao and Baosheng Zhang, while the litigation and arbitration practice group is led by Huimin Xia and Taofeng (Tony) Xu. Wilson (Wei) Huo has significant experience in ad hoc arbitration, treaty-based investment arbitration, and overseas institutional arbitration, and Wei Sun specialises in arbitration related to construction, energy, and finance. Sylvia (Yujuan) Jiang handles arbitration cases involving the international sale of goods, joint ventures, and hospitality, frequently addressing issues under Hong Kong, Singapore, BVI, and Cayman law. Ziyue Wang is an associate to note.Practice head(s):
Lijun Cao; Baosheng Zhang; Huimin Xia; Taofeng (Tony) Xu
Other key lawyers:
Wei Sun; Decai Zhang; Wilson (Wei) Huo; Sylvia (Yujuan) Jiang; Chenxi Xie; Ziyue Wang; Yuanfang Teng
Testimonials
‘For complex cases, the team offers comprehensive services, from case analysis and evidence collection to legal document preparation and court appearances. They maintain strong connections with the entire firm and other legal institutions to access additional resources and support.’
’Wilson (Wei) Huo’s team has extensive experience in international arbitration. All members are educated at prestigious foreign law schools, possess high legal expertise, and have a broad international perspective. This background allows them to handle transnational legal matters effectively.’
‘Zhong Lun has unique insights in the field of arbitration and can promote the resolution of project issues through both non-litigation methods such as negotiation and communication, and a combination of non-litigation and litigation strategies. The team has a well-structured personnel setup, makes good use of technological tools like legal retrieval and archiving systems, and offers reasonable billing methods.’
‘The arbitration team at Zhong Lun Law Firm is able to provide breadth of coverage of all kinds of arbitration and is deep in quality of people. The partners are excellent and supported by a first-class team of associates.’
‘Huawei Sun is terrific – intelligent and details-focussed but able to take a sensible commercial overview. Her associate Yuanfang Teng shows a profound understanding of the arbitral process and of how to compile and present evidence to the greatest effect. She is one to watch out for.’
’Zhong Lun Law Firm has shown exceptional professional capabilities and extensive practical experience in litigation and arbitration. They consistently provide comprehensive and efficient legal services for complex commercial disputes.‘
‘Chenxi Xie is very dedicated and is able to provide timely professional feedback.’
‘Decai Zhang excels at seeing the essence of issues rather than getting bogged down by technical legal details, allowing him to grasp the core of problems effectively.’
Key clients
China Resources Land Holdings Co., Ltd.
Vanke
CITIC Chengkai (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
China Huarong Asset Management
China Jinmao
Grandjoy Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
CapitaLand
Ping An Real Estate Co., Ltd
Mapletree
Cinda Real Estate
CR Cestbon (China Resources Cestbon Beverage (China) Co., Ltd.)
Huatai United Securities Co., Ltd.
China Southern Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Boshi Fund Management Co., Ltd.
AVIVA-COFCO Life Insurance Company Limited
OCT (Hainan) Group Co., Ltd.
Webank Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Metro Real Estate Group Co., Ltd.
CECEP Techand Ecology & Environment Co., Ltd.
National Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline Network Group Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen LNG Project Management Department of CNPC Pipe Network Group Co., Ltd.)
ZTE Corporation
China Resources Asset Management Co., Ltd.
China Life Insurance Company Limited
Chengdu Boyuan Tianhong Investment Partnership (L.P.)
Chengdu Boyuan Tengyi Investment Partnership (L.P.)
Lhasa Jiayi Henghe Investment Center (L.P.)
Lhasa Yongze Jiaheng Investment Center (L.P.)
China Gezhouba Group Company Limited
Tibet Defenghao Venture Capital Partnership (L.P.)
Chengdu Defenghao Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
CMEC Comtrans International Co., Ltd.
SHENZHEN CAPITAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
Nanjing Huawen Hongsheng Cultural Industry Entrepreneurship Investment Fund Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership)
COFCO Trust Co., Ltd.
China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation
Cargill Inc.
Mitwalli Steel Products Factory Co.
New Metallurgy Hi-tech Group Co., Ltd.
Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Beijing Oriental Jicheng Co., Ltd.
China Oilfield Services Company Limited Tianjin Branches
Lualaba Copper Smelter S.A.S.
China Electronic Technology Group Corporation
BCEG International Co., Ltd
China Energy Engineering Group Hunan Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
Guangdong Owgels Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
China Oil & Gas Pipeline Network Corporation (PipeChina) Xinjiang Coal to Natural Gas Export Pipeline Co., Ltd.
CDH Investments
CNODC International Holding Limited
Qingdao Conson Financial Holdings Co., Ltd
Beijing Shougang International Engineering and Technology Co., Ltd.
China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd.
POWERCHINA LTD. Sucursal Argentina, SINOHYDRO PANAMA S.A.
Jinggong Steel International Co., Limited
Beijing EVERYWAY Traffic & Lighting Tech. Co., Ltd.
China Energy Engineering Group Guangdong Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd
China Railways Shanhaiguan Bridge Company
China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Corporation
China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Co., Ltd
Zhejiang Construction Investment Group Co.,Ltd
Hainan R&F Ocean Paradise Development Co., Ltd
Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM)
CW Baice Limited
Work highlights
China > Dispute resolution: Litigation: PRC firms Tier 1
Providing ‘professional, timely, and detailed guidance’, Zhong Lun Law Firm represents clients in civil and commercial disputes before China’s Intermediate People’s Courts, Higher People’s Courts, and the Supreme People’s Court, handling matters related to finance, real estate, administration, and corporate issues. An expert in securities and corporate litigation, Baosheng Zhang addresses cases involving disclosure violations, insider trading, and market manipulation for listed companies, securities firms, and their executives. He jointly heads the team with Lijun Cao, Huimin Xia, and Taofeng Xu. Chongwen Li specialises in commercial disputes involving banking and finance, corporate control and takeovers, and venture capital, while Yuanyuan Zhu manages corporate governance, operations-related commercial disputes, and securities litigation. Xiangwen Liu brings experience in regulatory compliance and has represented clients across all levels of courts in China and in various other jurisdictions.Practice head(s):
Lijun Cao; Baosheng Zhang; Huimin Xia; Taofeng Xu
Other key lawyers:
Chongwen Li; Xiangwen Liu; Yuanyuan Zhu; Ruixuan Li; Dong Feng; Jonson Zhang
Testimonials
‘The team has a well-structured talent echelon, including Baosheng Zhang and Ruixuan Li. They operate efficiently, collaborate seamlessly, respond rapidly, meet all client needs, and provide our company with highly professional litigation services.’
‘Ruixuan Li has exceptional expertise and practical experience in securities false statement disputes, whether in theory, casework, or courtroom hearings. He provided extremely professional legal services for our company’s cases. Li can address any legal questions related to this field with remarkable proficiency.’
‘Dong Feng’s team is professional, efficient, pragmatic, and completely client-centric, taking the needs of customers as the starting point. They are able to deeply study the facts of the case with a professional and solid legal foundation, and put forward professional and targeted defense opinions for us.’
‘This team is among the earliest and most experienced in China specialising in securities compliance and litigation. They excel in handling major, complex securities cases.’
‘Baosheng Zhang and Yuanyuan Zhu have extensive practical experience, having successfully represented over 70 listed companies and intermediaries in securities lawsuits. Their cases have been recognised as top commercial cases nationally.’
‘Zhong Lun Law Firm is our company’s long-term legal advisor. Both the Beijing headquarters and the Shanghai branch have consistently provided professional, timely, and detailed guidance on business risk control and major litigation cases.’
‘Xiangwen Liu and his team have managed all our major litigation cases without any losses, earning our highest praise for their professional capabilities.’
‘The lawyers are very experienced in dispute resolution, and they are well-equipped at all levels. They provide very professional and efficient services, keep up with the business needs of clients, and can provide clients with effective solutions.’
Key clients
Keda Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
Bank of Jiujiang Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou Branch)
SHENZHEN CAPITAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
Evergrande Group Changsha Properties Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Yangming Yude Education Investment Co., Ltd.
SAP (China) Co., Ltd.
Versace (Shanghai) Commercial Co., Ltd.
China Harbour Engineering Co., Ltd.
China Tianchen Engineering Co., Ltd.
China Agri-Industries Holdings Limited
China Life Healthcare Investment Co., Ltd.
Huarong Yufu Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Tibet Jiuzheng Capital Investment Co., Ltd.
Nanning Jianning Water Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Beijing SuperMap Software Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou KingMed Diagnostics Group Co., Ltd.
Cambricon Technologies Co., Ltd.
Guizhou Zhongyida Co., Ltd.
Beijing New Journey Medical Health Management Co., Ltd.
Global Vision Co., Ltd.
DERA Co., Ltd.
China National Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.
CCCC Second Harbour Engineering Co., Ltd.
Beijing Topsec Network Security Technology Co., Ltd.
China Reform Venture Capital Investment Management (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Yanghe Investment Management Co., Ltd.
Beijing Iron & Steel Research New Metallurgy Engineering Design Co., Ltd.
Global Experience Specialists, Inc
China Development Bank
China United SME Guarantee Corporation
COFCO Trust Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Z.S.Y. Capital Management Co., Ltd.
Jin Hui Yuan Electric Power Group Co. Ltd.
Beijing Yizhuang Investment Holding Ltd.
Tianjin Jinnan Blogis International Logistics Co., Ltd.
Shengjing Bank Co., Ltd. Shenyang Shenhe branch
Zhonghai Shengrong (Beijing) Capital Management Holding Ltd.
A well-known trust company which has been listed on the World Fortune 500 List for four consecutive years
Guangxi Construction Engineering Fifth Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd.
Lummy Yi Yao, (a subsidiary wholly owned by the well-known pharmaceutical listed company, Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical Co., ltd.)
Jinchuan Yangjiawan Hydroelectric Power Co., Ltd.
Trends Group Co., Ltd.
GuonengYinglite Energy and Chemical Group Co., Ltd.
Huihuang Energy (Anping) Gas Co., Ltd.
Auxgroup Co., Ltd.
Xiamen International Bank Co., Banking Ltd. Xiamen branch
China Development Bank
Sichuan Hongyuan Emerging Industries Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
New Hope Liuhe Co.,ltd.(Listed company)
Sichuan Development Finance Leasing Co., Ltd.
Troy Information Technology Co.,Ltd.(Listed company)
C.Q.Pharmaceutical Holding (Sichuan)Co.,Ltd.
Dazhou Fuyou Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Guangxi Xinyi Xin Phosphorus Chemical Co., Ltd.
Dujiangyan Jindu Village Bank Co.,Ltd.
Accucam Machining ULC.
Zoomlion Ghana Limited
3CON Anlagenbau GmbH
Cnpc Capital Company Limited
Asia Equity Value Limited
Decheng Capital LLC
United Research Laboratories, LLC
China National Petroleum Corporation
Shanghai Electric Power Generation Environment Protection Engineering Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Jinxin Reproductive Medical Management Co., Ltd.
China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd.
China State Construction Corporation Limited
CSCEC Strait Construction and Development Co., Ltd
Veolia (China) Environment Services Company Limited
National Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline Network Group Co., Ltd
China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Corporation
Lualaba Copper Smelter S.A.S.
BCEG International Co., Ltd
Sinopec Xinjiang Coal-to-Gas Natural Gas Pipeline Co Ltd
CDH Investments
CNODC International Holding Limited
Qingdao Conson Financial Holdings Co., Ltd
Beijing Shougang International Engineering and Technology Co., Ltd.
Tianhe Cheng (Tianjin) Real Estate Investment Co., Ltd.
POWERCHINA LTD. Sucursal Argentina, SINOHYDRO PANAMA S.A.
Jinggong Steel International Co., Limited
Nantong Si Jian Construction Group Co., Ltd.
CITIC Urban Development & Operation Co., Ltd.
PICC Property and Casualty Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Sub-branch
Nanjing Municipal Commission of Development&Reform
Transportation Bureau of Gaochun District, Nanjing City
Shanghai Construction No.1 (Group) Co. Ltd
Huatai Securities Co., Ltd.
TSMC
a large semiconductor technology enterprise in Wuhan
Jiangsu Easttrans Engineering Detection Co., Ltd.
Cec Environmental Protection Co., Ltd.
Puritek Company Ltd.
PenYao E. P Co., Ltd.
China Minsheng Bank
Win Win International Strategic Investment Funds SPC
Shenzhen Jincheng Long-term Capital Management Co., Ltd.
China CITIC Bank
Zengxi Supply Chain Warehousing and Logistics (Dongguan) Co., Ltd.
Goldenmars Technology (Hong Kong) Limited
Nations Technologies Inc. (stock no. 300077)
Talkweb Information System Inc.
Shenzhen Chuangyuan Water Environment Co., Ltd.
Ping’an Securities Co.,Ltd.
Willing New Energy Co.,Ltd.
Dongxing Securities Company Limited
China Securities Co., Ltd.
Sansheng Intellectual Education Technology Co.,Ltd.
Hainan Dadonghai Tourism Center Group Co., Ltd.
Siasun Robot & Automation Co., Ltd.
Minmetals Hanxing Mining Co., LTD
Zoneco Group Co., Ltd.
Zhengzhou Lvdu Real Estate Group Co., Ltd.
Inner Mongolia Happy Lamb Catering Management Company Limited
Xiamen Centurium Private Equity Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Agricultural Bank of China Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
CCCC Finance Leasing Co., Ltd.
Guotai Junan Securities Co., Ltd.
Haitong Securities Co., Ltd.
Huabao Duding (Shanghai) Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
YLZ Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai New Huangpu Investment Management Co., Ltd.
Yankuang Finance Leasing Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Datang Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
China Resources Land Holdings Co., Ltd.
Vanke
CITIC Chengkai (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
China Huarong Asset Management
China Jinmao
Grandjoy Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
CapitaLand
Ping An Real Estate Co., Ltd
Mapletree
Cinda Real Estate
CR Cestbon(China Resources Cestbon Beverage (China) Co., Ltd.)
Huatai United Securities Co., Ltd.
China Southern Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Boshi Fund Management Co., Ltd.
AVIVA-COFCO Life Insurance Company Limited
OCT (Hainan) Group Co., Ltd.
Webank Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Metro Real Estate Group Co., Ltd.
CECEP Techand Ecology&Environment Co., Ltd.
National Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline Network Group Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen LNG Project Management Department of CNPC Pipe Network Group Co., Ltd.)
ZTE Corporation
China Resources Asset Management Co., Ltd.
China Life Insurance Company Limited
Shenzhen Zhonghai Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Xiaoyi Junfa Industrial Co., Ltd.
Xj Electric Co., Ltd.
Beijing Masha Capital Management Co., Ltd.
Jiangyin Sangyang Petrol Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Xiruishi Shipping Co., Ltd.
Rocky Hilton Limited
Work highlights
- Represented Dongxing Securities Company Limited in the Essence Information Technology Co., Ltd. false statement civil compensation litigation.
- Represented Ping’an Securities Co., Ltd. in the Leshi Internet Information & Technology Corp. false statement civil compensation litigation.
- Represented Shengjing Bank Co., Ltd., Shenyang Shenhe branch, in a case involving the enforcement of a notarised debt instrument amounting to approximately RMB 1 billion.
China > Fintech: PRC firms Tier 1
Financial institutions, multinational companies, and internet giants turn to Zhong Lun Law Firm for its ‘efficient and balanced solutions’ in fintech and financial innovation. Jeffrey Liu is highly regarded by commercial banks and fintech clients for his expertise in designing innovative financial products, resolving disputes, and managing data protection. Liu leads the firm’s fintech group, while Zhisong He and Ting Yuan co-head the wider financial services practice. IP specialist Jihong Chen is well-versed in regulatory compliance, blockchain technology, and data asset management. Susan Ge’s practice encompasses M&A projects, investments, and disputes in the fintech sector.Practice head(s):
Zhisong He; Ting Yuan; Jeffrey Liu
Other key lawyers:
Jihong Chen; Luping Yu; Susan Ge
Testimonials
‘Zhong Lun has experience covering the entire upstream and downstream industry chain in the fintech and credit reporting industries. The industry insights brought by leading fintech companies and upstream and downstream related banks, public funds, private funds, credit reporting agencies, Internet platforms and other clients enable Zhong Lun to provide efficient and balanced solutions.’
‘Jeffrey Liu’s team has a deep understanding of the all-round impact of cybersecurity, data and privacy protection on modern business, and is familiar with various emerging business scenarios. They can provide clients with one-stop legal services in this field from the perspective of corporate operational strategy.’
‘Jeffrey Liu has extensive experience in the fields of financial and commercial litigation and arbitration (including online arbitration). He has represented many domestic and foreign clients in resolving financial product disputes (such as trusts, securities, insurance and other asset management products, etc.).’
Key clients
Hellobike
Meituan
Ant Group
Vipshop
Dun & Bradstreet
Shanghai Fuli Technology
Chongqing Xiaoyudian
Chinatopcredit Financial Information Services (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
The Credit Card Centre of China CITIC Bank
China Construction Bank Fintech
Alipay (Hangzhou) Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Jiangshan Town People’s Government of Laixi City, Qingdao
ABC Capital Management Co., Ltd.
ABC Financial Assets Investment Co., Ltd.
Zhongnan Yunjin (Beijing) Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
ChinaSo Information Technology Co., Ltd.
IM Motors Technology Co., Ltd.
Amazon Investment (China) Co., Ltd.
State Grid Hunan Electric Power Co., Ltd. Materials Branch
Zhongnan Holding Group Co., Ltd.
China Merchants Group (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.
China Power Investment Northeast New Energy Development Co., Ltd.
People’s Government of Huanghekou Town, Kenli District, Dongying City
Cosco Logistic Warehousing & Transportation Co., Ltd.
HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP (CHINA) LTD.
China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation
Work highlights
- Advised the Credit Card Centre of China CITIC Bank on compliance issues for online financial services.
- Advised China Construction Bank Fintech on compliance issues in fintech business scenarios.
- Advised Alipay (Hangzhou) Information Technology Co., Ltd. on fintech compliance issues, data compliance, and intellectual property.
China > Intellectual property: PRC firms
Zhong Lun Law Firm fields one of the leading IP teams in China, advising multinationals and domestic clients on key IP cases in China and overseas while also assisting with safeguarding clients’ IP rights and portfolios. The team includes experts in a wide range of IP issues, such as trade secrets, unfair competition, patent and trade mark litigation as well as antitrust-related IP issues and IP transactions. Beijing-based Jihong Chen and Scott Guan lead the IP group, Yuanchao Ma and Peng Zhang head up the IP licensing and enforcement practice, and Cliff Yang spearheads the patent prosecution team. Qi Lan excels in patent prosecution, reexamination and invalidity matters from Beijing, while Yonghong Wang sits in Guangzhou and focuses on patent infringement.Practice head(s):
Jihong Chen; Scott Guan; Yuanchao Ma; Peng Zhang; Cliff Yang
Other key lawyers:
Qi Lan; Lu Zhang; Helen Cheng; Jimmy Huang; Shuman Zhang; Jason Zhong; Yonghong Wang; Gang Zhao
Testimonials
‘An excellent practice. Everyone is not only professional but also very service-minded. They can help customers solve problems from the customer’s perspective.’
‘Excellent Intellectual Property and anti-trust law litigation expertise. Great knowledge of the Chinese courts and processes.’
‘Zhong Lun’s IP team is composed of a team of lawyers with high professionalism, strong innovation and rich practical experience. Whether it is providing daily legal advice or dealing with intellectual property litigation, it can provide clients with efficient and high-quality services. The partners are honest and sincere to clients, and can provide true, accurate and practical legal advice.’
‘Gang Zhao has extensive professional experience in the field of intellectual property, a solid theoretical foundation, and keeps up with the development of professional knowledge and technology, and can provide clients with comprehensive, timely and efficient legal support.’
‘The intellectual property team of Zhong Lun Law Firm has extensive experience in handling cases in the biopharmaceutical field, and has enough personnel to complete our commissions in a timely and efficient manner. The quality of case completion is very good, and the communication process is efficient and smooth. With abundant cooperation resources at home and abroad, it can well respond to various needs of customers.’
‘I personally appreciate and appreciate the efforts and valuable advice that Qi Lan has put into both parties’ business. Qi Lan is experienced and capable in patent examination and reexamination in the field of biomedicine. She can always respond to the consultation of enterprises in a timely manner and give very pertinent and beneficial opinions and suggestions to enterprises. ’
‘The attorneys at Zhong Lun are extremely proactive and constantly provide ideas and recommendations. Their technical understanding is great. Their communication in English is comprehensive, to the point, and simple to understand.’
‘Qi Lan and patent agent Lu Zhang aided us in applying for Chinese patents. They communicated smoothly, have strong search capabilities, completed their work efficiently and with high quality. Their professional quality in the field of biomedicine is also very high.’
Key clients
Adobe Inc.
Microsoft Mobile Alliance Internet Services Company Limited
Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Co., Ltd.
Huntsman Advanced Materials Switzerland GmbH
Hoya Lens Thailand Ltd.
Hoya Corporation
Whirlpool (China) Co., Ltd.
Aux Air Conditioner Co., Ltd.
Lepu (Shanghai) Medical Device Co., Ltd.
Lepu Scientech Medical Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Lanchi Ventures
Sherpa Healthcare Partner
Netgear (Beijing) Net Technology Co., LTD
Organic Waste Systems
Abiomed, Inc.
Jcet Group Co., Ltd
Kulicke & Soffa Industries
Google Inc.
Mrsi Systems
Beijing Sogou Science and Technology Development Co., LTD
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
China Tianying Inc.
Beijing Iqiyi Technology Co. LTD.
Shenzhen Tencent Computer System Co., LTD.
Beijing Hanyi Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Tencent Music Entertainment (Shenzhen) LTD.
Dreame Technology (Suzhou) Co., LTD.
Shanghai Tomson Real Estate Development Co. LTD.
Hainan Bytedance Technology Co., LTD
Shanghai Hehe Information Technology Co., LTD
Gold Nemans (Shanghai) Food Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Shen-Tie Investment Co., LTD
Shenzhen JddTech New Material Co., Ltd.
Chow Tai Fook (Shenzhen) Jewellery Company Limited
Ninebot (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.
Viessmann Group GmbH & Co. KG
Intel Corporation
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
Douyin Co., Ltd.
Jd.com
Honeywell International, Inc.
Corephotonics Ltd.
Qualcomm Inc.
Electric Connector Technology Co., Ltd.
Hebei Gellec New Energy Science&Technology Co., Ltd.
Wal-Mart (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Galanz Enterprises Co., Ltd.
China Resources C’estbon Beverage (China) Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou VIP Information Technology Co., Ltd
Yuexiu Group
Elan Microelectronics Corp. （Taiwan）
Acon Technology co., Ltd. （Taiwan）
HKC Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Sansheng Intellectual Education Technology Co., Ltd.
Huaxin Technology Co., Ltd.
Bang & Olufsen Enterprise Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Ecolite Wellbeing (Gd) Co., Ltd.
Guangdong 3vjia Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Motorola Solutions Inc.
Guangdong Galanz Microwave Electrical Appliances Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Fortinet Inc.
Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co., Ltd.
Ant Group Co.,Ltd.
Shell (China) Co., Ltd.
Pfizer Pharmaceutical (Dalian) Co., Ltd.
Nestle (China) Limited
Beijing Qihoo Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Easpring Material Technology Co., LTD.
China United Property Insurance Co., Ltd
Taikang Life Insurance Co., ltd.
Black Sesame Technologies Co., Ltd.
Galvin Green (Sweden)
Roxtec AB (Sweden)
Baoshan Iron and Steel Group
Abbott
Liebherr GmbH
AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
GenScript Biotech Corporation
Sinochem Internation Corporation
Yongnong Biosciences
Hubei WanRun New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd.
Cummins Inc.
American Science & Engineering Inc.
Ningbo Aura Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co.KG
Chengdu Chemphys Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
New Dimension Systems Co. Ltd.
Deepwise & League of Phd Technology Ltd.
SynaXG Technologies Pte. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Assisted Taikang Life Insurance with legal services related to trade secret protection.
- Represented Netgear (Beijing) Network Technology in 16 patent infringement lawsuits initiated by NPE Global Innovation Aggregators.
- Represented Ningbo Auro Semiconductor in the clock chip IP transaction with Sitime Corporation.
China > Investment funds: PRC firms Tier 1
Covering the full life cycle of private funds’ operations, Zhong Lun Law Firm assists with setting up and registering managers, as well as the formation, operation, management, liquidation and dissolution of funds. It also advises on exits, along with private equity investments and financing. Catherine Chen advises on a range of private equity and venture capital funds; Ping Zhang is a specialist in RMB and USD funds; and Yanchun Zhao has extensive experience in the establishment, investment and compliance of private equity funds. The practice further includes Joey Zhou, whose sector experience encompasses education, medical care, consumer goods, manufacturing, software and AI; fund structuring specialist Yan Liu; and fund formation experts Ursula Li and Yanlun Meng.Practice head(s):
Catherine Chen
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
IDG Capital
IDG Carbon Neutral Fund
Warburg Pincus
GGV Capital
CITIC Goldstone Fund Management Company
E-Town Capital
Shunwei Capital
CICC Capital
Shanghai Jinjingchengpu Private Fund Management Co
Shanghai Jiading Venture Capital Fund Of Funds
Shanghai Guotai Junan Innovation Equity Investment FOF Center
Shangying Mutual Entertainment (Shanghai) Planning Consulting Co
Taiping (Shenzhen) Healthcare Industry Private Equity Investment Fund Partnership
Nantong Xinxing Industry Fund
Jiangsu Erwan Science and Technology Investment Company
Chengdu Juxin Advanced Venture Capital Partnership
Work highlights
- Advised on the establishment of Jinjing Hesheng Fund by Shanghai Jinjingchengpu Private Fund Management Co.
- Advised Shanghai Jiading Venture Capital Fund Of Funds on its investment in Chuangdongfang Houze Fund.
- Advised Shanghai Guotai Junan Innovation Equity Investment FOF Center on its investment in Fengrui Ruijia Fund.
China > Labour and employment: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm's labour and employment group is notably focused on the litigation and arbitration of labour disputes. On the non-contentious front, the practice covers foreign-invested businesses’ employment matters in China, the employment of foreign employees in China, and other cross-border and cross-jurisdictional issues. Haiyan Duan is an employment, social security and trade union law specialist; Yeping (Carol) Zhu is ‘able to find solutions for clients’; Anderson Zhang is an expert in employment law and human resource management; and April Yan predominantly acts for multinational companies and investment funds. The department additionally includes Jie Zha, who assists employers with personnel management matters and employee-related labour disputes. Other names to note are Ying Zhao and Sophie Li.Practice head(s):
Haiyan Duan
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Professional and reliable in relation to complex employment cases.’
‘An experienced and professional team that is composed of senior lawyers with profound professional knowledge and rich practical experience in labour law.’
‘The team always focuses on clients’ needs and provides customised legal services and solutions to ensure the maximisation of clients’ interests.’
‘When resolving labour law issues, the team not only follows the traditional legal framework, but also analyses problems from multiple angles to seek more appropriate solutions.’
‘The team pays great attention to compliance, helping companies achieve pre-emptive control so as to reduce potential legal risks in advance and ensure the long-term stable development of the company.’
‘Compared with other law firms, Zhong Lun Law Firm offers reasonable prices and extremely high levels of cost-effectiveness, ensuring that companies can obtain high-quality legal services while effectively controlling costs.’
‘Yeping (Carol) Zhu knows her clients very well and is always able to find solutions for clients. With her rich experiences in this area, she is a very good guide during complex situations.’
‘Yeping (Carol) Zhu demonstrates strong adaptability and flexibility, and meets the changing legal needs of companies.’
Key clients
Mercedes-Benz (China) Investment Co
Mercedes-Benz Auto Finance
Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service Co
Cummins China
Cummins (China) Investment Co
Total Energy (Beijing) Enterprise Management Co
Total Petrochemicals (Shanghai)
Total (China) Investment Co
Danone (China) Food and Beverage Co
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
Crane Holdings
Mativ Holdings
Cisco System Group
TSMC
AVEVA Group
Volvo Group
Technology Integration Group
ABS Bureau of Shipping
Accumulus Technology (Tianjin) Co
The Jackson Laboratory
Blue Bottle Coffee
Occumension Therapeutics
Lifetime Products
iDeals VDR
Zenas BioPharma
Sirius Therapeutics
DT Capital
CD Capital
Videndum Media Solutions
Glodon
Phillips
Shiseido
Pernod Ricard
reckitt
Exxon Mobil
Luckin Coffee
Analog Devices Incorporation
Texas Instrument
China Eastern Airlines
Work highlights
- Advised a semiconductor industry giant on its lay-off of approximately 300 employees (from affiliates in China).
- Advising Total Energy (Beijing) Enterprise Management Co on establishing a comprehensive employment compliance system for hundreds of employees.
- Assisted Crane Holdings with the separation and transfer of employees from an acquired entity.
China > Life sciences and healthcare: PRC firms Tier 1
Praised for being ‘professional and responsive,’ Zhong Lun Law Firm’s capabilities include financing, domestic and overseas IPOs, and medical products regulation, as well as compliance, licensing, and intellectual property issues. Overseeing the department are Changyu Fu, who brings experience in dispute resolution and anti-trust, and Helen Cheng. Dongmei Wang leads the healthcare team, while Jim Qiu and Shaun Gao direct the pharmaceuticals and life sciences group. Yuru Zuo is sought after by pharmaceutical companies for her product liability, clinical trials, and approval of human legacy knowledge, and Qi Lan stands out for her patent prosecution, invalidation, and litigation expertise.Practice head(s):
Helen Cheng; Changyu Fu; Dongmei Wang; Jim Qiu; Shaun Gao
Testimonials
‘Professional and responsive, with deep involvement of partners.’
‘Xin Gao is professional and strives for the best interests of the client based on the actual situation, with a long-term vision.’
‘Zhong Lun Law Firm has a wide range of businesses. When a company encounters legal issues, it can look for lawyers to cooperate within this comprehensive firm, such as customs control, compliance, labour and personnel, etc.’
‘Jim Qiu’s team is very professional and has excellent English. They have assisted our company in completing many businesses, such as CSO contracts and cross-border e-commerce.’
Key clients
Rejukon Biopharm Inc.
Yantai DongCheng HYL Healthcare Group Co., Ltd
Microline Surgical, Inc.
Yantai Yitai Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.
OrbiMed
I-Mab Hangzhou
Boyu Capital
Cutia
Hasten Biopharmaceutic
Shanghai Medical Group Joint Administration Development Center
Daiichi Sankyo
Douyin Vision Co., Ltd.
Sino-Jin Gongying Qijiang (Shanghai) Kechuang Equity Investment Fund Partnership (L.P.)
CNNC Industry Fund Management Corporation
Sunland Capital
SPH Health Commerce Co., Ltd
Zhuhai Huajin Capital Co., Ltd.
Tianchen Biopharmaceutical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented Microline Surgical in its acquisition of a liver retractor business from a US company.
- Provided long-term legal services for Shanghai Medical Group Joint Administration Development Center in respect of legal medical compliance advisory and review of medical contracts.
- Advised Sino-Jin Gongying Qijiang (Shanghai) Kechuang Equity Investment Fund Partnership & CNNC Industry Fund Management Corporation on legal due diligence of Simopharm Holdings Chuangfu Medical Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
China > Private equity: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm acts for major private equity and venture capital firms, as well as emerging growth companies, on high-profile transactions. The practice covers fundraising and fund formation, along with investment activities, compliance and portfolio management. In Beijing, Victor Yu is a key figure in the private equity and venture capital group; Tian Liu is a cross-border specialist; and Evan Zhang advises on domestic and offshore private investment funds. Over in Shanghai, Catherine Chen leads the private equity and asset management department (alongside Beijing’s Borong Liu); Shaun Gao advises on investments and financings; Roy Zheng focuses on private equity and overseas capital markets in the life sciences, healthcare and fintech sectors; and Luke Zhang and Raphael Liu are both experienced in private equity and venture capital investments.Practice head(s):
Catherine Chen; Borong Liu; Luke Zhang; Tian Liu
Other key lawyers:
Victor Yu; Evan Zhang; Anthony Zhao; Shaun Gao; Roy Zheng; Raphael Liu; Bijun Huang; Jie Jiang; Yun Hu; Lindsay Zhang; Cynthia Yuan; Wenlong Yang;
Testimonials
‘The team is professional and the billing is reasonable; and its internal resources coordination ability is strong. It can provide comprehensive legal services to various types of clients.’
‘Professional skills that are admirable. They can accurately and fully understand the business demands of clients, and have a very strong understanding of various business formats.’
‘Efficiently resolves clients’ complex problems.’
‘Very professional, provides timely feedback, and has good negotiation skills.’
‘Diversified coverage of different professional fields. They have an experienced and efficient team that can provide clients with a full range of legal services.’
‘The team’s strengths and key skills include deep legal knowledge and professional skills – high-quality legal advice and service.’
‘Proficient in various legal fields, able to deal with different types of legal affairs flexibly, and provides clients with comprehensive solutions. With excellent communication skills and teamwork spirit, they can work closely with clients and other law firms to ensure the smooth progress of projects.’
‘A highly efficient team that provides clients with a full range of legal services – performs very well.’
Key clients
Guohe Capital
LGIC
I-Mab Hangzhou
OrbiMed
AZ-CICC
Chengdu Technology Innovation Investment Group Co
Huapu Chenhai (Zhuhai) Private Funds Management Co
Chengdu High-tech New Economy Venture Capital Co
Chengdu Major Industrialization Project Phase II Equity Investment Fund Co
Chengdu Major Industrialization Project Phase I Equity Investment Fund Co
Shanghai Fengshang Investment Management Co
CUFE Rising Capital Management Co
Meishan Innovation Industrial Development Fund Partnership
Sichuan Fazhan Industrial Guiding Equity Investment Management Co
Sichuan Chuantou Capital Investment Co
Sichuan Shenwan Hongyuan Changhong Equity Investment Management Co
Sichuan Mianzhu Gaofa Capital Investment Management Co
Panexwd Group
National IC Industry Investment Fund Phase II Co
OPay
Bytedance
58 Industry Fund
Source Code Capital
Meituan Long-Z
Kunlun Capital
CNISP Group Technology Co
Zhongtian Ronghui Investment Management (Beijing) Co
Shanghai Enflame Technology Co
CICC Capital
Shenzhen Jaguar Microsystems Co
ArcoMicro Microelectronics (Nanjing) Co
Unisplendour Corporation
Whirlpool (China) Co
Ansteel Group
China Mobile Equity Fund
China Mobile Investment Holding Co
General Technology Group Capital
T.Y. Lin International
Beijing CytoNiche Biotechnology Co
Eagle Quest International
Qingdao Magene Intelligent Technology Co
AltoBeam
TREX Technologies
Shanghai Yibu Semiconductor
Redhill Capital
Shenzhen Ysemi Computing Co
Jadestone Capital
China National Pharmaceutical Investment Co
Shunwei Capital
Chongqing Mingyuehu Venture Capital Fund Partnership Enterprise
Chongqing Yuanxiyunchou Commercial Management Partnership Enterprise
Brookfield
SBCVC
CICC Capital
V Star Capital
Shoo Loong Kan Holding Group
Tencent
ShenLanBao
Design Libro
Qiming Venture Partners
E-TOWN Capital
Wuxi AstraZeneca CICC I Venture Capital Partnership
CAS Capital
China Merchants Capital
SDIC Venture Capital
Biotrack Capital
AlphaX Partners
Alwin Capital
Blackstone Group
Ascendent Capital Partners
L Catterton Asia
Kingdee International Software Group Company
Farizon Auto
Atour Lifestyle Holdings
Zhejiang Financial Holdings Investment Management Co
Zhejiang Provincial Industrial Fund Co
Zhejiang Provincial Rural Revitalization Investment Fund Co
Zhejiang HaiBang Investment Management Co
CNNC Industry Fund Management Corporation
Wuhu Xinyin Ziyun New Energy Automobile Industry Investment Fund Partnership
Sunland Capital
Industrial Machinery Industry Investment Fund
Suzhou Qianji Kangrui Investment Center
Taiping (Shenzhen) Medical and Health Industry Private Equity Investment Fund Partnership
SPH Health Commerce Co
Zhuhai Huajin Capital Co
Tianchen Biopharmaceutical (Suzhou) Co
China > Private wealth: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm is widely recognised as the market-leader in PRC private wealth legal advice. The practice is co-led by the heads of the corporate departments, Han Hao and Audry Li, and the heads of the taxation and wealth planning practice groups, Mingjun Jia and Mark Gao. Jia is experienced in representing clients in disputes arising from equity inheritance and control rights of listed companies. Gao also regularly acts for clients with listed assets regarding family trust and family office structures. Peter Ni excels in succession planning services for founders of listed companies, including advice regarding marital status and tax planning for Chinese and other citizens. Hengka (Henry) Ji specialises in providing trust services to private banks and companies.Practice head(s):
Han Hao; Audry LI; Mingjun Jia; Mark Gao
Other key lawyers:
Peter Ni; Hengka (Henry) Ji; Ashley Hu; Sakura Ji; Xin (Amber) Guan
Testimonials
‘Henry Ji’s team always makes themselves available and responsive for all of our urgent legal needs and sends back high quality advice. They are experts in many aspects and professional areas and as client, you do not need to search for different advisors.’
‘Henry Ji is young, capable, highly professional and definitely a compassionate leader for all cross-border matters.’
‘Zhong Lun is a leading Chinese law firm that provides tax law and personal and family wealth planning services.’
‘As one of the largest and most experienced private client legal advisors in Greater China, Zhong Lun excels in providing comprehensive wealth planning legal services to ultra-high net worth individuals and families.’
Key clients
Private Bank of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Private Bank of China Construction Bank
DBS BANK LTD
Law & Associate (Ireland) Consulting Limited
Henley & Partners Hong Kong Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Private Banking of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China on a few private client training and advisory services.
- Advised Private Bank of China Construction Bank on a number of private client training and advisory services.
China > Projects and energy: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm is praised by clients for its work on ‘cross-border investment, international engineering and daily operations’. Jun Cheng and Julia Zhu lead the energy and natural resources group. Based in Beijing, Cheng is experienced in acting for both state-owned and private companies in cross-border infrastructure construction projects. In Shanghai, Zhu is an expert in assisting listed companies with both cross-border and domestic M&A transactions. In Hangzhou, Li Hao has a strong focus on new energy industries, often acting for clients in the photovoltaic sector. Jihong Wang, based in Beijing, is another key practitioner in the team.Practice head(s):
Jun Cheng; Julia Zhu; Li Hao; Zhenhua Wang; Wayne Wang
Other key lawyers:
Yan Gao; Ying Liu; Jihong Wang
Testimonials
‘Jihong Wang’s team at Zhong Lun is one of the firm’s largest, with over fourty professionals, including both Chinese and foreign lawyers with international experience.’
‘The Zhong Lun team, led by Jihong Wang and Ying Liu, has provided our company with excellent legal services, particularly in cross-border investment, international engineering, and daily operations. Their professionalism and efficient teamwork make them a trusted partner for long-term cooperation.’
‘Wang Zhenhua’s team is well-versed in China’s mining laws and regulations, offering high-quality litigation and consulting services. Their expertise is particularly strong in understanding regulatory trends and providing valuable insights into China’s mining market, making them an invaluable partner for legal guidance in this sector.’
‘The firm actively recruits professionals with cross-disciplinary backgrounds, including senior lawyers and experts in finance, technology and IP, which enhances their ability to handle complex cases. They offer flexible billing models tailored to the case’s nature and difficulty, providing clients with cost-effective solutions.’
‘Zhenhua Wang has solid expertise in mining, providing critical guidance on external acquisitions and regulatory trends, making him a highly respected advisor in the industry.’
Key clients
Beijing Easpring Material Technology Co., Ltd.
Phaepon Construction SARL
Pipe China
China Energy Engineering Group Yunnan Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd.
Southwest Electric Power Design Institute Co, Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group
Shi Rui Energy Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Power Construction Corporation of China Huadong Engineering Co., Ltd.
Datang Environmental Industry Group Co., Ltd.
Xinte Energy Co., Ltd.
Beijing Jingneng International Holding Co., Ltd.
North China Power Engineering Co.,Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group
Guoneng Shaanxi Hydropower Co., Ltd., Gansu Daigusi Hydropower Development Co., Ltd.
Leader Power Equipment (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.
China Energy Engineering Investment Corporation Limited
PowerChina Roadbridge Group Co.,Ltd. Central China Branch
PowerChina Roadbridge Group Co.,Ltd.
PowerChina Eco-Environment Group Co., Ltd.
CNNP Suneng Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Holdings Limited
SDIC XINJIANG LUOBUPO POTASH CO., LTD
Jiulong Zhongchuan Mining Co., Ltd.
Shenghe Resources Holding Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Shudao New Material Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Ministry of Natural Resources of the People’s Republic of China
Beijing Haohua Energy Resource Co.,Ltd.
Yili Resources Group Co., Ltd.
Inner Mongolia Coal Construction Engineering Group General Company
Inner Mongolia Energy Group Co., Ltd
North Huajin United Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
Northwest Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group
China Power International Holding Ltd.
Minmetals Land Limited
Luming Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Co., Ltd. of Shengli Oilfield
Xiaoyi Junfa Industrial Co., Ltd.
Xj Electric Co., Ltd.
BeijingMashaCapital Management Co., Ltd.
State Power Investment Group Hebei Electric Power Co., Ltd.
Shanghai SAIC Hengxu Capital Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Provided legal services to North Huajin United Petrochemical on construction of the Fine Chemical and Raw Material Project.
- Advised China Power International Holding on its various construction projects in the world.
- Advised Beijing Easpring Material Technology on its investment in the construction of a new materials industrial base with an annual production capacity of 60,000 tons in Finland.
China > Real estate and construction: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm‘s real estate and construction practice is split into traditional real estate, urban infrastructure, transport and logistics, and cultural, tourism and hospitality projects. Assistance ranges from general advice on real estate projects to land investment advice and real estate development matters. Significant team members in Beijing include Jiong Zhang, among whose clients are several domestic and foreign real estate companies. The wider group is particularly experienced in cases in the high courts, including the Supreme Court. Arbitration specialist Zhiqiang Wei has a record of working on construction engineering matters, while Yidong Wei leads the firm’s urban infrastructure industry group. Jihong Wang and Maoyuan Zhu stand out for large-scale real estate work relating to energy projects. Bowen Liu and Furong Deng are also key team members.Practice head(s):
Anthony Qiao; Fei Wang; Jianiqing Ding; Yi Shi; Yidong Wei; Yao Chen; Xianshi Meng
Other key lawyers:
Zhiqiang Wei; Jiong Zhang; Wenjing Zhang; Jiong Wang; Maoyuan Zhu
Testimonials
‘Zhang Wenjing is efficient in communication and quick in response, and has strong professional ability in construction projects.’
‘Jihong Wang has been active at the front line of projects and is widely recognised by the industry and domestic and foreign media. She has won many professional awards for her law firm over the years. She not only has strong business capabilities, but also has rich experience in organization, management, execution, response and development.’
‘Good professionalism.’
‘Respond promptly and provide reliable and feasible solutions.’
‘Zhong Lun Law Firm has a leading position in the legal market, with a very wide range of business scopes. The lawyers in the firm have relatively high professional thresholds, a sound internal management system, and resource sharing between branches in various places, which can provide a full range of services for our company.’
‘The advantage of this team is that they are very professional in the field of engineering construction.’
Key clients
China Energy Engineering Investment Corporation Limited
PowerChina Roadbridge Group Co., Ltd. Central China Branch
PowerChina Roadbridge Group Co., Ltd.
Nantong Si Jian Construction Group Co., Ltd.
CITIC Urban Development & Operation Co., Ltd.
PICC Property and Casualty Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Sub-branch
Nanjing Municipal Commission of Development & Reform
Transportation Bureau of Gaochun District, Nanjing City
Shanghai Construction No.1 (Group) Co. Ltd
Huatai Securities Co., Ltd.
TSMC
Jiangsu Easttrans Engineering Detection Co., Ltd.
Cec Environmental Protection Co., Ltd.
Puritek Company Ltd.
PenYao E. P Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Greentown Zhefan Real Estate Co., Ltd. (Greentown Real Estate Group Co., Ltd. )
Hangzhou Greentown Dingsheng Real Estate Co., Ltd.(Greentown Real Estate Group Co., Ltd.)
Hangzhou Baoli Kanghua Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Cinda Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Assisted China Energy Engineering Investment Corporation with the integration project of 200,000KW wind power and big data industrial park (Phase I) in Pingshan Lake, Ganzhou District, Zhangye City, Gansu Province.
- Assisted with the ecological protection and green development project of Yidu Section of Yangtze River, which is the first batch of pilot projects of eco-environment oriented development (EOD) in China.
- Provided Beijing International Resort with legal services for the construction of the Universal Beijing Theme Park and Resort.
China > Regional coverage: Guangdong Province: Guangzhou and Shenzhen Tier 1
Led by Baisha Zhang, the Zhong Lun Law Firm Guangzhou office is a popular choice for a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. Tao Jin’s practice focuses on Chinese mainland capital markets, private equity, and other financial products. Jie Chen specialises in dispute resolution, including commercial crime, criminal compliance, and insolvency organisation. Boming Qian leads the Shenzhen office. Bijun Huang acts for clients on matters regarding offshore capital markets and alternative investments, often in the TMT, healthcare, and financial industries. Furong Deng, a real estate and construction specialist, has notable experience in construction litigation.Practice head(s):
Baisha Zhang (Guangzhou); Boming Qian (Shenzhen)
Other key lawyers:
Bijun Huang (Shenzhen); Tao Jin (Guangzhou); Jie Chen (Guangzhou); Yonghong Wang (Guangzhou); Furong Deng (Shenzhen); Nina Liu (Guangzhou); Qixiang Zhang (Guangzhou); Weiyi Tian (Guangzhou); Qin Xie (Guangzhou); Shihui Zheng (Guangzhou)
Key clients
Keda Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
Bank of Jiujiang Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou Branch)
Tencent
TCL
Gobi Partners GBA
WPS
SHENZHEN CAPITAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
Evergrande Group Changsha Properties Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Yangming Yude Education Investment Co., Ltd.
SHENZHEN CAPITAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
Nanjing Huawen Hongsheng Cultural Industry Entrepreneurship Investment Fund Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership)
Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd.
Skyworth Group
Science City (Guangzhou) Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Investment Promotion & Service Center of Guangzhou Development Zone
Guangzhou Development Zone Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou GET Venture Capital Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Province Guangqing Holding Group Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Regentsoft Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Xuhui Urban Renewal Investment Development Co., Ltd.
Infinitus (China) Co., Ltd.
Colgate-Palmolive (China) Co., Ltd.
SFK Construction Holdings Limited
Link Asset Management Limited
Gold Ruby Pte. Ltd.
Oaktree Opps Europe Xb (Cayman) Ltd.
Adamas Ping An Opportunities Fund L.P.
Mitsui Fudosan Consulting (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.
KCI (Guangzhou) Group
Great Harvest Group Development Ltd.
Guangzhou Guanggang Gases & Energy Company Limited
Guangzhou Anyka Microelectronics Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Fuqiang TechnologyCo., Ltd.
HSG LASER CO.,LTD.
Guangdong GlobalSino Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd.
Hebei Gellec New Energy Science&Technology Co., Ltd.
Wal-Mart (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Galanz Enterprises Co., Ltd.
China Resources C’estbon Beverage (China) Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou VIP Information Technology Co., Ltd
Yuexiu Group
Elan Microelectronics Corp. （Taiwan）
Acon Technology co., Ltd. （Taiwan）
HKC Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Sansheng Intellectual Education Technology Co., Ltd.
HUAXIN Technology Co., Ltd.
Bang & Olufsen Enterprise Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Ecolite Wellbeing (Gd) Co., Ltd.
Guangdong 3vjia Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Grandland Group Co., Ltd.
Panzhihua Jingzhi Mineral Co., Ltd. and its affiliated enterprises
Qingdao Luchuang Private Equity Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Qiangke Real Estate Co., Ltd
Shenyang Dairy Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Properties & Resources Development (Group) Ltd. (Stock no. 000011/200011)
Hubei Sinuo New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co., Ltd. (stock no. 300601)
Nations Technologies Inc. (stock no. 300077)
Talkweb Information System Inc.
Shenzhen Chuangyuan Water Environment Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Gas Group Co., Ltd. (stock no. 601139)
Shenzhen Zhenye (Group) Co.,Ltd.
Shenzhen Building Materials Trading Group Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Gas Group Co., Ltd. Guangming Branch
China Resources Land Holdings Co., Ltd.
Vanke
CITIC Chengkai (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
China Huarong Asset Management
China Jinmao
Grandjoy Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
CapitaLand
Ping An Real Estate Co., Ltd
Mapletree
Cinda Real Estate
CR Cestbon(China Resources Cestbon Beverage (China) Co., Ltd.)
Huatai United Securities Co., Ltd.
China Southern Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Boshi Fund Management Co., Ltd.
AVIVA-COFCO Life Insurance Company Limited
OCT (Hainan) Group Co., Ltd.
Webank Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Metro Real Estate Group Co., Ltd.
CECEP Techand Ecology&Environment Co., Ltd.
National Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline Network Group Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen LNG Project Management Department of CNPC Pipe Network Group Co., Ltd.)
ZTE Corporation
China Resources Asset Management Co., Ltd.
China Life Insurance Company Limited
Shenzhen Zhonghai Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acting as legal advisor for Shenzhen Grandland Group Co., Ltd. In its reorganiazation proceedings.
- Acting as administrator appointed by Huili Primary People’s Court in bankrupcy and reorganiazation proceedings of Panzhihua Jingzhi Mineral Co., Ltd. and its affiliated enterprises.
- Acting as administrator appointed by Guangzhou Intermediate People’s Court in bankrupcy and reorganiazation proceedings of Guangdong Qiangke Real Estate Co., Ltd.
China > Regional coverage: Jiangsu Province: Nanjing Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm's Nanjing office is led by Jianhui Tang, who excels in large debt reorganisation and bankruptcy reorganisations. The practice counts financial services, real estate companies, and development organisations as its key clients. Qiang Li, head of the bankruptcy and restructuring practice, has strong experience in acting as the administrator of various organisations. Construction and engineering expert Zhiqiang Wei' s recent highlights include advising TSMC on its investment for the construction of a large-scale wafer fab and service centre in Nanjing.Practice head(s):
Jianhui Tang
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Zhong Lun Law Firm, based on its advantages in scale and legal resources and its thorough understanding of Chinese culture, provided high-quality legal services for our bank’s cross-border bankruptcy and litigation cases, with professional personnel and reasonable billing.’
‘Qiang Li’s team is highly professional and collaborative in the field of bankruptcy, and can take into account the interests of small and medium-sized creditors, minimizing the social conflicts and economic losses caused by bankruptcy.’
‘Qiang Li has strong professional ability, is humble, charming and has leadership.’
‘The team of Zhong Lun Law Firm Nanjing Branch is very professional, with strong teamwork ability and high efficiency in the division of labour and cooperation.’
‘Qiang Li from Zhong Lun Law Firm Nanjing Branch played a leading role in the process of promoting our company’s bankruptcy reorganization plan. The team he led actively resolved the conflicts between the debtor and our company, which played an irreplaceable role in our company’s smooth passage of the reorganization plan.’
‘Zhong Lun Law Firm has a leading position in the legal market, with a wide range of business, a sound internal management system, and a high threshold for lawyers in the firm, which can provide a full range of legal services for our company.’
Key clients
Nanjing No. 1 Pesticide Group Corporation and 3 affiliated companies
Jiangsu Xinmeikai Real Estate Co. Ltd
NanYang YiRui Ceramics Co. Ltd
Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited
Nanjing Huaneng South Industry Development Co., Ltd
Nantong Si Jian Construction Group Co., Ltd.
CITIC Urban Development & Operation Co., Ltd.
PICC Property and Casualty Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Sub-branch
Nanjing Municipal Commission of Development&Reform
Transportation Bureau of Gaochun District, Nanjing City
Shanghai Construction No.1 (Group) Co. Ltd
Huatai Securities Co., Ltd.
TSMC
a large semiconductor technology enterprise in Wuhan
Jiangsu Easttrans Engineering Detection Co., Ltd.
Cec Environmental Protection Co., Ltd.
Puritek Company Ltd.
PenYao E. P Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
China > Regional coverage: Sichuan Province: Chengdu including Chongqing Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm is particularly well-known for its strong corporate and M&A practices. Capital markets specialist Bin Fan heads the team in Chengdu, and is highly experienced in handling major asset reorganisations for listed companies. Yunfan He's recent caseload includes handling a major equity agreement between two Fortune 500 companies based in Chengdu. Hongchuan Luo specialises in compliance, alternative asset management, and domestic capital markets transactions. Fei Yang provides support on a wide range of corporate investment matters. Li Xiong leads the Chongqing team, and is experienced in conducting due diligence and establishing corporate governance systems for major TMT and automobile clients.Practice head(s):
Fan Bin; Xiong Li
Other key lawyers:
Yunfan He; Hongchuan Luo; Jie Ma; Yiheng Xu; Chuan Xu; Xiang Zhao; Lintao Wu; Zhuo Wang; Fei Yang
Key clients
Aerospace Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd. (stock code:300446)
New Hope Liuhe Co., Ltd.
Jiulong Zhongchuan Mining Co., Ltd.
Shenghe Resources Holding Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Shudao New Material Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Chengdu Gaoxin New Economy Venture Capital Co., Ltd.
MaxHealth Biotechnology Limited Liability Company
Fengyi Scraping and Pulling Bottle Cap (Sichuan) Co., Ltd.
Shenghe Resources Holding Co., Ltd.
New Hope Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Xiamen International Bank Co., Banking Ltd. Xiamen branch
China Development Bank
Sichuan Hongyuan Emerging Industries Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
New Hope Liuhe Co.,ltd.(Listed company)
Sichuan Development Finance Leasing Co., Ltd.
Troy Information Technology Co.,Ltd.(Listed company)
C.Q.Pharmaceutical Holding (Sichuan)Co.,Ltd.
Dazhou Fuyou Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Guangxi Xinyi Xin Phosphorus Chemical Co., Ltd.
Dujiangyan Jindu Village Bank Co.,Ltd.
Chengdu Analog Circuit Technology Inc (“ACTT”)
Guangdong Holdings Limited
SDIC XINJIANG LUOBUPO POTASH CO., LTD
Chengdu Li Wei Jia Technology Co., Ltd.
Brilliance Shineray Chongqing AUTOMOBILE Co., Ltd.
Chongqing E-Pet Technology Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Wuzhou Century Culture Media Co.,Ltd.
Chongqing Pellets BIOTECH Co., Ltd.
Xi’an Tian He Defense Technology Co., Ltd.
Carlsberg Chongqing Beer Co., Ltd.
Carlsberg Enterprise Management Consulting Co., Ltd.
Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Runze (Langfang) Digital Information Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Pellets BIOTECH Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Brewery Co., Ltd.
Jianwei Digital Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Yuanning Yixing Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Jiantao Internet of Things Technology Co., Ltd.
Xi’an Tian He Defense Technology Co., Ltd.
Chongqing E-Pet Technology Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Zoann Environmental Services Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Hongjiu Fruit Co., Limited
Chongqing Caterpillar E-commerce Co., Ltd
Harbin Haihong Jiye Technology Development Co., Ltd
Henan Muxiang Animal Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
Chongqing Zhongxinyuan Technology Development Co., Ltd
Chongqing Defei Inspection and Testing Co., Ltd
Henan Zhongjin Huirong Private Fund
Chongqing Derun Environment Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Mingyuehu Venture Capital Fund Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership)
Chengdu Vantron Technology Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Meike Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd
Jiangsu Zerun Technology Co., Ltd
Chengdu Qianfeng Electronics Group Co., Ltd
Chongqing Haite Energy Co., Ltd
Wuhan Bus Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Sichuan HABOAT ELECTRIC Co., Ltd
Sichuan Fansaoguang Food Group Co., Ltd
Best Technology (Group) Co.,Ltd
Jiayin Hospital (Group) Co.,Ltd
Work highlights
China > Restructuring and insolvency: PRC firms Tier 1
Drawing upon its vast experience of being appointed as administrator in merger reorganisation cases and bankruptcy proceedings, Zhong Lun Law Firm’s lawyers are praised as being ‘professional’ and possessing ‘rich knowledge’. The firm regularly acts as legal counsel for strategic investors, major financial institutions, and real estate entities, alongside boasting close relations with the First Intermediate People’s Court of Beijing Municipality. Han Hao and Hong Li jointly lead the corporate department, while the Shenzhen-based bankruptcy head Shengfeng Xu has extensive expertise in administrative liquidations and reorganisation claims. From Beijing, Bing Wang stands out for her work in enforcement proceedings, and Shanghai’s Nafisa Nihmat is noted for her knowledge in M&A projects. Nanjing’s Qiang Li and Chengdu’s Yiheng Xu are also both cited as key contacts.Practice head(s):
Han Hao; Hong Li; Jianhui Tang; Shengfeng Xu; Bing Wang
Other key lawyers:
Nafisa Nihmat; Qiang Li; Yiheng Xu; Jianqin Wang
Testimonials
‘In our cross-border liquidation litigation, after preliminary communication with many law firms and comprehensive consideration of factors such as experience, reputation, and price, we finally chose Zhonglun Law Firm to be responsible for our domestic liquidation litigation. During the cooperation process, Zhonglun lawyers provided professional, fast, and high-quality legal services based on their rich experience and thorough understanding of the Chinese legal system and culture, which enabled our domestic liquidation litigation to proceed smoothly.’
‘During the cooperation process, Lawyer Li Qiang led his team and left a deep impression on our bank with their rich experience, efficient communication, calm attitude and consistent team spirit.’
‘The staff are professional, with rich knowledge and experience in the field; different professional lawyer teams work together with high efficiency; and the cross-border cooperation capabilities are strong, for example, providing clients with a unified team in Hong Kong and the mainland.’
‘The team is very professional, with strong business capabilities and business judgment logic. They can help clients maximize their interests and analyze situations objectively. They are good at taking on difficult and complex projects.’
‘Li Qiang’s team of lawyers has been deeply involved in the bankruptcy field for many years, with strong professionalism and rich experience. In the process of bankruptcy liquidation and reorganization, they can cooperate with the government and the court to greatly save the interests of small and medium-sized creditors. The team has strong teamwork ability. As the team leader, Li Qiang is always on the front line. He does a lot of information and work personally. Li Qiang’s overall control of the project and the details are the most comprehensive.’
‘We are deeply impressed by the rigorous service attitude, excellent solution design and good communication skills of attorney Li Qiang. We are always able to get solutions and guidance from him on our confusing problems. He will also proactively remind us of the problems we may encounter and tell us how to overcome them. He is experienced, handles a large number of cases and serves a wide area. He can introduce advanced practices from other regions to inspire us to explore and innovate, and we have benefited a lot from this. He is a lawyer we are willing to hire again to solve problems in similar fields, and he is also a lawyer we are willing to recommend to other clients to solve similar problems.’
Key clients
Nanjing No. 1 Pesticide Group Corporation and 3 affiliated companies
Jiangsu Xinmeikai Real Estate Co. Ltd
NanYang YiRui Ceramics Co. Ltd
Bank of China (Thai) Public Company Limited
Nanjing Huaneng South Industry Development Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Grandland Group Co., Ltd.
Panzhihua Jingzhi Mineral Co., Ltd. and its affiliated enterprises
Qingdao Luchuang Private Equity Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Qiangke Real Estate Co., Ltd
Shenyang Dairy Co., Ltd
The First Intermediate People’s Court of Beijing Municipality
Zigong Honghe Chemical INC.
Sichuan Century Baihe Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Huarong Huitong Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Ruize Real Estate Group Co., Ltd. and fifteen other enterprises
Lixian Wentai Hydropower Development Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acting as administrator appointed by Huili Primary People’s Court in bankrupcy and reorganiazation proceedings of Panzhihua Jingzhi Mineral Co., Ltd. and its affiliated enterprises.
- Appointed as administrator of the bankruptcy reorganization of Zhejiang Electrical Equipment Factory Co., Ltd, involving liability over 800 million CNY.
- Appointed as administrator of the consolidated bankruptcy restructuring of Harbin Gong Da High-Tech Enterprise Development Co Ltd and its four affiliates, involving liability over 12 billion CNY.
China > Tax: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm is renowned for its ‘rich experience in cross-border taxation’, offering a comprehensive suite of services including tax advisory, compliance, planning, and dispute resolution. Co-led by Mingjun Jia and Mark Gao, the group supports multinational and domestic clients with its inbound and outbound investments and assists family and high-net-worth clients with wealth planning. Peter Ni specialises in the tax aspects of international transactions, advising corporations and high-net-worth individuals on transfer pricing, tax treaties, anti-tax avoidance investigations, and investment structuring. Ashley Hu and Sakura Ji focus on tax issues related to daily corporate operations and cross-border transactions.Practice head(s):
Mingjun Jia; Mark Gao; Han Hao; Audry Li
Other key lawyers:
Peter Ni; Hengka (Henry) Ji; Xin (Amber) Guan; Ashley Hu; Sakura Ji
Testimonials
‘Zhong Lun Law Firm’s tax team provides comprehensive tax services, including tax planning, tax compliance, international taxation, tax dispute resolution and transfer pricing, which can meet the needs of clients in different tax areas. Zhong Lun has accumulated rich experience in cross-border taxation, helping multinational companies deal with complex cross-border tax issues and providing tax solutions that meet international standards.’
‘Peter Ni was exceptional in his guidance and advice. He understands the differences in operating practices between international tax regimes and those in China.’
‘Hengka (Henry) Ji holds law and taxation degrees from top domestic and foreign universities and has many years of experience working in top domestic and foreign law firms. He can always propose the most optimised tax plan based on the specific circumstances of the client, helping the client to reduce tax costs to the greatest extent. Together with Xin (Amber) Guan, Henry can also quickly resolve tax disputes.’
‘Hengka (Harry) Ji and his associate Xin (Amber) Guan have a keen understanding of offshore private wealth structures used, which makes it very easy to instruct them on PRC issues relating to offshore private wealth structures and also collaborating with local counsel from various jurisdictions on structures with cross-border issues. I enjoy working with them and highly recommend them.’
‘Good communication and responsiveness.’
Key clients
China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (CSDC)
The People-to-People Health Foundation, Inc.
Huarong (HK) Industrial and Financial Investment Limited
Global Health Drug Discovery Institute (GHDDI)
SUMSUNG
Mishcon de Reya LLP
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
DBS BANK LTD
Work highlights
- Advised Samsung China on compliance with the Global Minimum Tax Rule (Pillar Two).
- Advised Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on international tax services for its US client.
China > TMT: PRC firms Tier 1
Zhong Lun Law Firm continues to be a leading TMT practice and excels in handling a wide range of matters in the telecoms and internet sectors. M&A, equity and debt financing, and investments are all key parts of the practice, which represents telecom sector clients, internet providers, private equity funds, and investment institutions in transactions. The Beijing-based team also draws on its IP, data protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory expertise to assist clients. Victor Yu, Jihong Chen and Anthony Zhao are all noted for their specialism in the TMT sector. Peng Cai leads on data protection matters, while William Qiu handles TMT-related transactions. Peng Zhang is the go-to for IP disputes and Yang Zhou handles TMT and corporate issues from Shanghai.Practice head(s):
Ron Cai; Xiaoming Song; Bijun Huang; Wei Du; Gang Zhao
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very responsive, technically prepared and good communication skills which stand out amongst peers. ’
‘Yang Zhou is definitely the Chinese TMT expert and I strongly recommend his skills and grip on the client, especially for complex and added value legal matters. He proved to be not only very knowledgeable of Chinese TMT sector regulatory issues usually encountered by foreign businesses in China, but also in terms of practical business issues connected with the legal ones, which made his assistance very valuable. ’
‘Clear high-tech industry in-depth services and contributions to core industries.’
‘William Qiu understands transactional laws and has industry connections.’
Key clients
Kingdee International Software Group Co., Ltd.(00268)
Chaos Investment
Jiangxiaobai Holdings Limited
Princeton Digital Group
Vlinker Cayman Limited
China C&D Equity Investment LLC.
Picus China Gmbh
InnoLight （300308）
Motorola Solutions Inc.
Guangdong Galanz Microwave Electrical Appliances Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Fortinet Inc.
Chongqing E-Pet Technology Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Wuzhou Century Culture Media Co.,Ltd.
CEME
Sonova
Groz-Beckert KG
Shanghai Prosolar Resources Development Joint Stock Company
IAV
HLT
SACMI
Carraro
Shanghai Enflame Technology Co., Ltd.
CICC Capital
Shenzhen Jaguar Microsystems Co., Ltd.
ArcoMicro Microelectronics (Nanjing) Co., Ltd.
Unisplendour Corporation
Whirlpool (China) Co., Ltd
Ansteel Group
China Mobile Equity Fund
China Mobile Investment Holding Co., Ltd.
General Technology Group Capital Limited
T.Y. Lin International Ltd.
Beijing CytoNiche Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Eagle Quest International Ltd.
Qingdao Magene Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
AltoBeam Inc.
Trex Technologies
Shanghai Yibu Semiconductor Ltd.
Redhill Capital
Shenzhen Ysemi Computing Co., Ltd.
Jadestone Capital
China National Pharmaceutical Investment Co., Ltd.
Shunwei Capital
Blackstone Group
Ascendent Capital Partners
L Catterton Asia
Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited
Farizon Auto
Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited
Schneider Electric (China) Co. LTD
Samsung SDS (China) Co., Ltd.
Oracle (China) Software Systems Co., Ltd.
China Mobile
Mobvoi
Beijing Baichuan Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Assisted Hong Kong IPO with data legal services for Mobvoi Information Technology Company.
- Advised Schneider Electric (China) on telecom compliance for energy efficiency management software.
- Advised Samsung SDS (China) on telecom compliance for cloud service usage fee collection payment.
China > WTO/international trade: PRC firms Tier 1
Guoxun Zhang heads the Zhong Lun Law Firm trade compliance and trade remedies practice group, and Xiangwen Liu and Jun Gao co-head the regulatory compliance department. Jianwei Liu, who is ‘very experienced in trade remedy laws’, advises a wide range of clients on trade remedy regulations. Si Li demonstrates ‘extremely high professionalism and a sense of responsibility’ and is well versed in EU and US trade remedy laws. Shanshan Xu has strong experience in dealing with import and export compliance and related criminal smuggling cases. Zhe Jiang has specialised knowledge of the Korean market and regularly represents clients in anti-dumping investigations.Practice head(s):
Xiangwen Liu; Jun Gao; Jianwei Liu
Other key lawyers:
Zhe Jiang; Shanshan Xu; Zhiguo Yu; Song Lei; Guang Li; Yingnan Ma; Si Li; Jianwei Liu
Testimonials
‘Jianwei Liu’s trade relief team has close cooperation, conscientious work, reasonable pricing, and continuous learning with the times. They have done an excellent job in dealing with traditional anti-counterfeiting and anti-infringement cases, trade barriers, and export control.’
‘Jianwei Liu is very rigorous and serious in his work. He is very experienced in the trade remedy laws of various countries and is still learning continuously.’
‘The team members have talents in law, finance, foreign languages, etc., and have a good knowledge base of industry and manufacturing enterprises, and can provide comprehensive services to enterprises.’
‘Si Li demonstrates extremely high professionalism and a sense of responsibility, rich industry experience and the ability to maintain barrier-free and efficient communication with corporate insiders, she has won unanimous praise from companies.’
Key clients
Korea Engineering Plastics Co.,Ltd.
Formosa Chemicals And Fibre Corporation、Formosa Idemitsu Petrochemical Corporation、Chimei Corporation
Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
Kumho P&B Chemicals ,INC
Société Jas Hennessy & Co.
Heranba Industries Limited、Gujarat Insecticides ltd、Bharat Rasayan Limited、Meghmani Organics Ltd.
Hyosung Chemical Fiber (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd.
Tongkun Group Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang NHU Company Ltd.
NIO Automobile (Anhui) Co., Ltd.
Tanghe Jinhai Biological Technology Co., Ltd.
People’s Republic of China Ministry of Commerce
Guangxi Guiliu New Material Co., Ltd.
TTM Technologies, Inc
Lucky Huaguang Graphics Co.,Ltd
SANY Heavy Machinery Limited
Hunan Sinoboom Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
Changzhou City Jintan District Weige Biological Technology Co.,Ltd
Zoomlion Intelligent Access Machinery Co., Ltd.
Taizhou Qingsong Refrigerant New Material Co., Ltd.
FOSHAN DIMPLE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., LTD
Work highlights
China > Regional coverage: Zhejiang Province: Hangzhou Tier 2
Zhong Lun Law Firm Hangzhou is especially well-regarded in the energy, infrastructure, and real estate industries. Yueqi Chen leads the firm, working on large real estate transactions as well as litigations. Li Hao, ‘deeply engaged in and focused on the new energy industry for many years’, is experienced in contracting, project financing, among many other energy legal matters. Fangrong Wu is experienced in providing services for the development and construction of luxury residential properties and commercial projects. Yu Yao often assists clients with funding in the medical, manufacturing, and insurance industries.Practice head(s):
Yueqi Chen
Other key lawyers:
Li Hao; Fangrong Wu; Yu Yao; Zhenyu Zhang; Ting Zhao
Testimonials
‘Hao Li’s team that cooperates with us has been deeply engaged in and focused on the new energy industry for many years, keeping up with changes in new regulations. The team has sophisticated and systematic business skills and has performed well in several of the company’s projects. They are trustworthy.’
‘Lawyer Hao Li has become an expert in the expert pool because of his reputation in the industry and his responsible attitude towards clients. The team he leads is as skilled as he is in business skills and has a strong sense of responsibility. There have been no omissions or flaws in major projects. He is worth recommending.’
‘Zhenyu Zhang has outstanding performance and profound professional ability in the field of private equity and venture capital.’
‘Mr. Zhang Zhenyu has been deeply involved in the financial sector such as private equity funds for many years, and has a strong reputation in related fields, having led many large-scale transactions and provided us with amazing legal services.
‘Yu Yao’s professionalism in the field of funds is commendable, and we are impressed by her in-depth experience and flexible strategies.’
‘As an investment institution client, we deeply feel that the lawyers of Zhong Lun Hangzhou Office not only have solid professional knowledge and rich practical experience, but also demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and excellent service capabilities.’
Key clients
China Energy Engineering Group Yunnan Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd.
Southwest Electric Power Design Institute Co, Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group
Shi Rui Energy Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Power Construction Corporation of China Huadong Engineering Co., Ltd.
Datang Environmental Industry Group Co., Ltd.
Xinte Energy Co., Ltd.
Beijing Jingneng International Holding Co., Ltd.
North China Power Engineering Co.,Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group
Guoneng Shaanxi Hydropower Co., Ltd., Gansu Daigusi Hydropower Development Co., Ltd.
Leader Power Equipment (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Greentown Zhefan Real Estate Co., Ltd. (Greentown Real Estate Group Co., Ltd. )
Hangzhou Greentown Dingsheng Real Estate Co., Ltd.(Greentown Real Estate Group Co., Ltd.)
Hangzhou Baoli Kanghua Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Cinda Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Chengjian Development Group Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Huahong Real Estate Co., Ltd. (Zhuhai Huafa Group Co., Ltd.)
Zhejiang Financial Holdings Investment Management Co., Ltd. (Zhejiang Provincial Industrial Fund Co., Ltd. / Zhejiang Provincial Rural Revitalization Investment Fund Co., Ltd.)
Zhejiang HaiBang Investment Management Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Providing full-range legal services for the development and construction of Greentown Chunfeng Jinsha Project, which was a benchmark project delivered by Greentown China in Hangzhou that year.
- Providing full-range legal services for the development and construction of Greentown ·Zhilan Yuehuaxuan Project, which has become one of Greentown China’s annual strategic projects in Hangzhou, and has been awarded the honor of “2023 Top 10 Luxury Residential Property in China”.
- Assisted Huaxia Sunshine Group to successfully rebrand and open Vignette Collection Hangzhou Huaxia Center Hotel.
China > Regulatory/compliance: PRC firms Tier 2
‘A go-to law firm for PRC-related matters’, Zhong Lun Law Firm is routinely mandated to establish compliance systems. It also assists with multi-jurisdictional investigations, and advises on sanctions imposed by multilateral financial institutions. In addition to advising regulatory bodies, the practice acts for central enterprises, multinationals and large private companies from the construction aviation, energy, food, pharmaceutical and natural resources sectors. In Beijing, Xiangwen Liu is experienced in regulatory compliance; Xuan Jang is ‘incredibly smart’; and Baosheng Zhang, Ruixuan Li, Jinshu Zhu and Qiang Xiao all specialise in securities compliance. Over in Shanghai, Jim Qiu acts for pharmaceutical, medical device and online medical businesses; and Gary Gao is ‘superb’. Shenzhen-based Eric Yan advises on the establishment of compliance management systems.Practice head(s):
Xiangwen Liu; Gary Gao
Other key lawyers:
Xuan Jang; Baosheng Zhang; Ruixuan Li; Jinshu Zhu; Qiang Xiao; Jim Qiu; Eric Yan; Changyu Fu; Yuru Zuo
Testimonials
‘Well-known large firm, strong levels of professionalism, rich resources, good service, and reasonable fees.’
‘Superb business sense, rich experience, timely feedback and reasonable fees.’
‘Zhong Lun is a go-to law firm for PRC-related matters, in particular regulatory matters and related litigation.’
‘The team is of very high quality and they never fail to provide timely and insightful advice. They are responsive and great to work with. They are also adaptable on fee structures.’
‘This team is super responsive and practical with its advice. Zhong Lun offers top-notch client service along with accurate, timely, and practical advice.’
‘Gary Gao is first rate and applies the law in a practical and commercial way.
‘Gary Gao is superb – he is responsive, easy to work with and commercial in his approach.’
‘Xuan Jang is incredibly smart, dedicated and easy to work with. From a client perspective, he offers unparalleled client service and approaches delicate matters thoughtfully and critically.’
Key clients
Softbank Group
Lightspeed China Partners
Nexteer Automotive Group
GoodCorporation
Argo Biopharma
Jin Jiang International (Holdings) Co
Jin Jiang Hotels
PowerCell Group
Bridgepoint Investment
Evaluserve
Jiangsu PetroChina Kunlun Liquefied Gas Co
China National Offshore Oil Corporation
China Huadian Engineering Co
Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group Co
China Energy Saving Emission Reduction Co
Beijing Equity Investment Development Management Co
Beijing ShunLong Private Debt Investment Fund Management Co
Beijing Jingguorui Equity Investment Fund Management Co
Shenzhen Kunpeng Equity Investment Management Co
Beijing E-town International Investment and Development Co
Beijing Urban Construction Group Co
MSD China Holding Co
Anheuser-Busch InBev China Co
Eastman Chemical (China) Co
Dassault Systems (Shanghai) IT Co
Jiangsu Asieris Pharmaceutical Technology Co
Shenzhen Gas Group Co
Shenzhen Zhenye (Group) Co
Shenzhen Building Materials Trading Group Co
Shenzhen Gas Group Co (Guangming Branch)
China Securities Co
Dongxing Securities Co
Hainan Dadonghai Tourism Center Group Co
Misho Ecology & Landscape Co
Qibu Corporation
Work highlights
- Assisted Jin Jiang International and Jin Jiang Hotels with establishing a comprehensive compliance system.
- Assisted China National Offshore Oil Corporation with improving its compliance management system.
- Assisted infrastructure companies with successfully responding to investigations by the European Anti-Fraud Office and the European Investment Bank (EIB) into misconduct in multiple EIB-financed projects across several countries.
China > Shipping: PRC firms Tier 2
Based in Shanghai, Chenbiao Li leads the Zhong Lun Law Firm shipping team. Li regularly acts for shipowners and insurance companies in personal injury, collision and damage, and logistics matters such as warehouse and container leasing services. Also in Shanghai, Yin Zhou is well-versed in shipping finance work, regularly acting in high value shipping lease projects. Based in Qingdao, Yutian Zhang represents various clients, including port groups and shipowners, in damages and salvage compensation claims and litigations concerning guarantee contracts and responsibilities.Practice head(s):
Baosheng Zhang; Lijun Cao; Chenbiao Li
Other key lawyers:
Zhenlong (Leo) Zhang
Key clients
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
Medlog (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Shipping
Greathorse
China P&I Club
TT Club
PICC
Skuld P&I Club
Shandong Ashin International Logistics Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Huashang International Shipping Agency Co., Ltd.
CHINA HUARONG SHIPPING FINANCIAL LEASING CO., LTD.
ZHEJIANG ZHEYIN FINANCIAL LEASING CO., LTD.
SHANGHAI XIRUISHI SHIPPING CO., LTD.
FOSHAN HAISHENG FINANCIAL LEASING COMPANY LIMITED
Rocky Hilton Limited
Work highlights
China > Insurance: PRC firms Tier 3
Praised for its ‘timeliness and professionalism’, Zhong Lun Law Firm is consistently instructed by state-owned and privately-run insurance groups, primarily handling litigation concerning insurance subrogation and contractual disputes. In Qingdao, Jingtao Liu has extensive expertise in debt restructurings and insurance recourse claims, while Beijing-based Jieli Li is well versed in stock and bond financing compliance measures. Min Min acts for trust companies and banks predominantly, and Bingyin Zhao is also cited as key.Practice head(s):
Zhisong He; Scott Yu; Richard Zeng
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Its characteristics are timeliness and professionalism.’
Key clients
China Pacific Property Insurance Co., Ltd Qingdao Branch
China Pacific Property Insurance Co., Ltd Jiangsu Branch
Taiping General Insurance Co., Ltd Yantai Branch
PICC Property and Casualty Co., Ltd Wulumuqi Branch
PICC Property and Casualty Co., Ltd Chiefeng Branch
People’s Insurance Company (Group) of China Ltd.
PICC Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
PICC Reinsurance Co., Ltd.
Taikang Pension & Insurance Co. Ltd.
Zheshang Property and Casualty Insurance Company Limited
PICC Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented China Pacific Property Insurance Co., Ltd Qiangdao Branch ,debated the loss of goods with the insured and claimed compensation against the carrier of the goods involved after the insurance company paid the insured.
- Acting as Taiping General Insurance Co., Ltd Yantai Branch, disputed the formation of a contract with other co-insurers.
- Advised PICC Reinsurance Co., Ltd. on a ¥2bn capital increase.
Asia Pacific: Regional International Arbitration > Leading firms Tier 3
Originally in Mainland China with a notable practice in Hong Kong, Zhong Lun Law Firm is recognised for its work across the region. In mainland China, the team is led by Lijun Cao and Baosheng Zhang, with other prominent practitioners including Wilson (Wei) Huo, and Wei Sun. Frederick Hui and Gilbert Leung fly the flag for the firm in Hong Kong.Zhong Lun Law Firm > Firm Profile
The firm: Founded in 1993, Zhong Lun Law Firm is one of the first partnership law firms in the PRC. With effect from April 17, 2012, it has been restructured into a limited liability partnership in accordance with the law. After decades of rapid and steady growth, today Zhong Lun has established itself as one of the largest top-notch full-service law firms in China, with over 400 equity partners and more than 2,500 professionals working in eighteen offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu, Chongqing, Qingdao, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Haikou, Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Almaty. Our in-depth expertise and close inter-department collaborations enable us to provide clients with high-quality legal services in more than 60 jurisdictions across a wide range of industries and sectors.
Awards
China (PRC Firms) Compliance Law Firm of the Year（Chambers & Partners, 2024）
PRC Law Firm of the Year-Dispute Resolution（Chambers & Partners, 2017 & 2019 & 2023）
China (PRC Firms) Corporate & Finance Law Firm of the Year（Chambers & Partners, 2022）
Leading Firm of the Year – China（The Legal 500, 2023）
Corporate M&A Law Firm of the Year（The Legal 500, 2023）
China Firm of the Year (China Law & Practice, 2023)
Intellectual Property Firms of the Year—China (China Law & Practice, 2023)
M&A Firms of the Year—China (China Law & Practice, 2023)
Projects & Energy Firms of the Year—China (China Law & Practice, 2023)
TMT Firms of the Year—China (China Law & Practice, 2023)
China Firm of the Year (asialaw, 2020-2023)
Hong Kong SAR Firm of the Year (asialaw, 2023)
Firm of the Year-China (Benchmark Litigation, 2019-2023)
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Real estate, construction and infrastructure | Fei Wang | ||
| Real estate, construction and infrastructure | Jihong Wang | ||
| Capital markets/securities | Zhong Zhang | ||
| Capital markets/securities | Catherine Chen | ||
| Foreign direct investment, tax, labour and international trade | Peter Ni | ||
| Foreign direct investment, tax, labour and international trade | Lihua Wang | ||
| M&A, antitrust, outbound investment | Yun Zhou | ||
| M&A, antitrust, outbound investment | Scott Yu | ||
| M&A, antitrust, outbound investment | Scott Guan | ||
| Banking and finance | Wantao Yang | ||
| Banking and finance | Borong Liu | ||
| Dispute resolution | Yuming Liu | ||
| Dispute resolution | Bomin Qian | ||
| Intellectual property | Jihong Chen | ||
| Dispute resolution | Fanglong Sun |
Lawyer Profiles
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Ms Yan Gao | Equity Partner based in Beijing Office Head of Investment/M&A and Corporate Governance… | View Profile |
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Dr Bisheng Shi | Equity Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Ting YUAN | Banking & Finance sector Ting works on debt finance and various financial… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of partners : 400+ Number of associates : 2500+Languages
Chinese English French Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian SpanishZhong Lun Law Firm > Firm Profile
Founded in 1993, Zhong Lun Law Firm is one of the first partnership law firms in the PRC. After decades of rapid and steady growth, today Zhong Lun has established itself as one of the largest top-notch full-service law firms in China, with over 400 equity partners and more than 2,800 professionals working in eighteen offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu, Chongqing, Qingdao, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Haikou, Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Almaty. Our in-depth expertise and close inter-department collaborations enable us to provide clients with high-quality legal services in more than 60 jurisdictions across a wide range of industries and sectors.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Client, Tax & Trusts, M&A | Clifford Ng | [email protected] | |
| Private Client, Tax & Trusts, M&A | Chloe Leung | [email protected] | |
| Dispute Resolution, Employment & Family | Frederick Hui | [email protected] | |
| Dispute Resolution, Employment & Family | Gilbert Leung | [email protected] | |
| Corporate, M&A | Alan Xu | [email protected] | |
| Capital Markets, M&A | Henry Lau | [email protected] | |
| Capital Markets, M&A | Victor Pang | [email protected] | |
| Funds and Investments Products | Jane Yao | [email protected] | |
| Capital Markets, M&A | Jaycen Liao | [email protected] | |
| Real Estate | Allen Yam | [email protected] | |
| Real Estate | Louis Pe | [email protected] | |
| Real Estate | Howard Wong | [email protected] | |
| Real Estate | Iris Choi | [email protected] | |
| Dispute Resolution | Terence Luk | [email protected] | |
| Real Estate | Christy Ip | [email protected] | |
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- Regional coverage: Guangdong Province: Guangzhou and Shenzhen
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