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China > Regional coverage: Shaanxi Province: Xi’An Tier 1

Guantao Law Firm‘s Xi’an office is home to experts in securities, real estate development, and bankruptcy. Fan Wang specialises in capital markets, foreign direct investment, and M&A, with significant experience advising clients in the high-tech, mineral resources, and culture spaces. Managing partner Dongfeng Sun’s diverse practice includes enterprise legal risk management, restructuring, offshore assets acquisition, and share transfer disputes, and Huiwen Li offers expertise in infrastructure project finance and PPP.

China > Banking and finance: PRC firms Tier 2

Headquartered in Beijing, Guantao Law Firm fields a banking and finance team with expertise supporting commercial, policy, co-operative and foreign funded banks alongside non-bank financial institutions. Its alliance with Ashurst bolsters the team's international reach. Team head Weihong Tan advises a number of state-owned banks, asset management companies, and insurance companies, and provides both advisory and litigation support. Carl Liu is sought after for wealth management matters.

China > Projects and energy: PRC firms Tier 2

The Guantao Law Firm energy and infrastructure committee, led by Wei Jiang, has a strong focus on financial and M&A transactions in the energy sector. Huiwen Li, based in the Xi’an office, regularly advises energy clients on securities, M&A and project finance deals. Also in Xi’an, Fan Wang regularly acts in large corporate restructuring projects. In Nanjing, Zheng Wang is greatly experienced in assisting sewage and waste disposal clients in PPP transactions.

China > Dispute resolution: Arbitration: PRC firms Tier 3

Guantao Law Firm is experienced in representing government departments and corporations in arbitration proceedings, covering areas such as investment disputes, commercial and financial fraud, international trade, and economic crime. Shaosong Sun directs the dispute resolution practice group, managing cases in the banking, steel, new energy, and automotive sectors. Dequan Li provides expertise to foreign enterprises as well as central and state-owned enterprises in real estate and finance disputes, while Zhe Deng focuses on resolving various commercial disputes.

China > Dispute resolution: Litigation: PRC firms Tier 3

Guantao Law Firm represents clients domestically and internationally in a broad spectrum of litigation matters, including commercial and financial fraud, equity disputes, and intellectual property infringements. The group also has significant experience in administrative litigation on behalf of government agencies. The department is led by Shaosong Sun, who frequently handles cases involving disputes between foreign investors and the Chinese government. Frank (Fulong) Huang specialises in corporate law, private equity, international trade, and insurance disputes, while Dequan Li brings experience in handling disputes across sectors including banking, securities, automotive, and healthcare.

China > Insurance: PRC firms Tier 3

With an established client-base of insurance companies, fund management entities, and financial institutions, Guantao Law Firm is highly regarded for its work on asset securitisations and lease financing matters. Based in Beijing, team leader Weihong Tan focuses on debt investment plans and M&A transactions for financial institutions, whilst in Chongqing, Liu Runyu concentrates on direct investment projects. Beijing-based Zhengyu Hao has vast experience in complex IP matters.

China > Real estate and construction: PRC firms Tier 3

The growing practice at Guantao Law Firm, which operates in a multidisciplinary fashion incorporating M&A expertise, has recently welcomed Yingwei He to the team. The firm is regularly engaged in traditional real estate development projects, as well as real estate financing and work on tourism properties. On the construction side, which is a key area of strength for Xuexia Wang, the group advises on projects and contracts, as well as litigation. Hongyi He, Yonghong Zhan and Xihua Yudd head the team. Rong Zhang has well established expertise in real estate development.

China > TMT: PRC firms Tier 3

With a strong focus on data privacy compliance and cybersecurity, Guantao Law Firm's TMT practice supports clients in a wide array of TMT fields, such as big data, cloud computing, and Internet fintech. The team also represents clients in litigation and arbitration related to IP issues such as copyright infringement. The firm often acts as legal counsel for its film and TV clients, advising on a range of legal issues related to the investment and production of films. The practice is led from Shanghai by Yuwei Wang, who is well-equipped to handle data-related matters including data trading and AI-related issues. Dequan Li and Zhe Deng are the go-to for media and entertainment disputes.

China > Capital markets: PRC firms Tier 4

The Guantao Law Firm securities and capital market committee are praised by clients for their, ‘honest, diligent, and outstanding professional standards’. Beijing-based practice head Bo Su advises on the domestic and overseas listings and asset restructurings. Working from Shenzhen, Yaping Huang excels in issuing and converting corporate bonds. In Beijing, Wenliang Zhang often assists clients in acquisition and restructure of listed companies.

China > Corporate and M&A: PRC firms Tier 4

Guantao Law Firm provides a broad array of services, including corporate governance, public and private M&A, company formation, and stock ownership restructuring. Yaping Huang, leading the practice from Shenzhen, specialises in corporate, finance, and securities matters, frequently advising clients in the electronics and finance sectors. Liguo Cui brings extensive experience in managing equity purchases and asset acquisitions, both domestically and internationally.

China > Intellectual property: PRC firms

Guantao Law Firm‘s practice is led out of Beijing by IP specialist Hongjiang Li, who is noted for his prowess in handling IP disputes including assisting with patent retrieval. The firm covers patent, trade mark and copyright issues and is well-versed in rights protection and infringement disputes. Zhengyu Hao also sits in Beijing and assists enterprises with patent infringement and patent administrative litigation, while Shanghai-based Zhe Deng handles IP disputes and transactions.

China > Private equity: PRC firms Tier 5

Guantao Law Firm’s cross-industry team fields specialists in government-guided and offshore funds, as well as start-up financing projects and cross-border investments. The practice’s sector expertise comprises healthcare, communications, education, automotive, aerospace, and TMT. In Beijing, Yang Wang's private equity funds expertise covers establishment, fundraising, investment, compliance, exit and liquidation work; and Fei Xiao is an experienced private equity and venture capital practitioner. Ronald Xu  is another key figure.

China > Restructuring and insolvency: PRC firms Tier 5

Consistently engaging in corporate liquidations and restructurings, the team at Guantao Law Firm acts for service creditors and reorganisation investors. Operating out of Dalian, Yucheng Jin co-heads the practice, specialising in all aspects of compulsory liquidation and asset investment of bankrupt enterprises, while Xiamen-based Yansheng Li routinely handles enterprise merger and major reorganisations. Guang Yang primarily acts for banks and other financial institutions, and Shaosong Sun is noted for his dispute resolution work.

China > Life sciences and healthcare: PRC firms

China > Regional coverage: Jiangsu Province: Nanjing