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About

HHP Attorneys-At-Law
Since its establishment in 2003, HHP has consistently delivered effective and high-quality legal services through seamless teamwork. We are dedicated to providing client-focused solutions, leveraging the business acumen of our lawyers to address our clients’ needs comprehensively. By pairing legal expertise with industry-specific knowledge, we identify key legal implications and offer tailored, pragmatic solutions from our clients' perspective.

Core Values and Approach

  • Quality First and Teamwork: Our goal is to be a trusted business partner to our clients. Rather than expanding in scale, we focus on continually enhancing the quality of our services. Our integrated team approach and hands-on partner involvement ensure strong support across all levels.
  • Business Acumen: We emphasize understanding our clients’ industries and future trajectories, combining expertise from various fields to provide holistic and efficient legal support. This approach positions us as a long-term, close business partner for our clients.

Cross-Border Capabilities

As the exclusive Meritas member firm in Shanghai, HHP offers unparalleled cross-border legal services through the Meritas global network, which comprises over 180 firms in 90+ countries and regions. This membership enables us to seamlessly assist clients with complex international matters, bridging local expertise with global reach.

Industry Experience

We have extensive experience across a diverse range of industries, including advanced materials, advertising, automotive, chemicals, consumer goods, environmental protection, finance, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, mining, pharmaceuticals, new energy, real estate, and more.

Practice Areas

M&A and Restructuring

  • Comprehensive services for domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings, covering structuring, due diligence, negotiation, drafting, regulatory compliance, and post-closing matters.
  • Strong focus on outbound investments under the Belt and Road Initiative, advising Chinese investors on global expansions.

Financial Services

  • Representation of financial institutions in trust and asset management matters and related dispute resolutions.
  • Comprehensive legal advisory services on loans and security arrangements, including structuring, drafting, and negotiating financing and collateral agreements.
  • Expertise in regulatory compliance for financial products and transactions, ensuring adherence to evolving market standards and regulations.

Dispute Resolution

  • Expertise in high-value and cutting-edge financial disputes including novel financial products, investment structures, umbrella trusts, stock market OTC funds, and trust status distribution.
  • Specialized in handling complicated commercial disputes, such as joint venture conflicts, shareholder disputes, breaches of commercial contracts, and cross-border litigation.
  • Successful representation of clients in courts, administrative bodies, and arbitration tribunals across China.
  • Notable wins include cases selected as Model Cases by the Supreme Court and Higher Courts.

Corporate Services

  • Long-standing partnerships with multinational companies in China, providing full-spectrum legal services throughout a company’s lifecycle.
  • Extensive experience in highly regulated industries such as cosmetics, food, e-commerce, healthcare, and mining.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

  • Assistance for foreign investors in establishing various business presences in China.
  • Comprehensive, one-stop solutions for FDI, backed by over a decade of experience.

Data and Cybersecurity

  • Expert legal solutions for data compliance and cybersecurity, including regulatory guidance, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
  • Specialized training on cybersecurity, personal information protection, and data security for multinational clients.

Labor and Employment

  • Full-scale labor law services for multinational corporations, including HR management and complex disputes.
  • Expertise in labor due diligence for M&A and large-scale termination management.

Trade Compliance

  • Comprehensive trade compliance services, including risk assessment, customs clearance, blacklist screening, and system improvement.
  • Industry-specific solutions for sectors such as automotive, energy, machinery, food, and pharmaceuticals.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

  • Broad expertise in IPR consultation, applications, licensing, enforcement, and litigation.
  • Comprehensive brand protection services, including trademark registration, anti-counterfeiting strategies, and enforcement against online and offline infringement to safeguard clients’ reputation and market position.
  • Expertise in combating unfair competition, including false advertising, trade secret misappropriation, and disputes arising in e-commerce and traditional markets.

Construction

  • Legal services for industrial construction projects by multinational corporations.
  • Extensive experience in overseas construction projects under the Belt and Road Initiative, providing innovative cross-border solutions.

Compliance

  • Comprehensive regulatory compliance services, including risk identification, policy implementation, and internal system optimization.

 

Languages

  • English
  • Chinese (Mandarin and dialects)
  • German

Memberships

  • Meritas Law Firms Worldwide