Zhong Lun Law Firm is one of the largest firms in China, which is reflected in its national footprint and its impressive client list that features market-leading Chinese and international multinationals and listed companies, companies involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, and a number of private equity funds which it advises on their investments into China. Shanghai-based David Wang leads the investment, M&A, and corporate governance practice group with Audry Li, who was involved in leading the firm’s most significant recent work, including the Series D financing of JAKA Rootics and JCET Groups venture capital. Anthony Zhao has extensive experience in acting as PRC counsel for clients in the manufacturing industry, while Scott Guan excels in cross-border investment mandates, and Zhe Yu is recommended for high-value cross-border joint ventures and restructuring matters in the semiconductor and manufacturing industries. Yunfan He and April Yan are also names to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Zhong Lun team that we work with has consistently delivered high-quality services. They are practical, business-like, and to the point. Zhong Lun is also strong in other areas beyond corporate and M&A practice, which makes it a great one-stop shop for all legal needs that may arise.'
- 'I am particularly impressed with Zhe Yu and his team by their responsiveness and attention to details without losing sight of the big picture goal of their client.'
Key clients
- Blackstone Group
- Ascendent Capital Partners
- L Catterton Asia
- Lightspeed China
- SoftBank Vision Fund
- Noah Holdings Limited
- Princeton Digital Group
- Farizon Auto
- Engineered Components & Systems LLC, dba CentroMotion
- One Rock Capital Partners
- SoftBank Vision Fund
- Halma plc
- SIG Group
- Koch Industries
- Allison Transmission
- Metall Zug AG
- Symrise AG
- Matson, Inc.
- Align Technology
- Allegro Investment, Inc.
- Analytic Partners, LP.
- Baring Private Equity Asia
- Boke (波克科技)
- Bosch
- Brunswick Corporation
- Topgolf Callaway Brands Company
- China Electronics Technology Avionics
- Converse
- Frontiers
- Hanking Group (罕王集团)
- Hendrix Genetics
- Honeywell
- Imerys
- Jack wolfskin
- JCET (长电科技)
- NXP Semiconductors
- Northman (新会北部精机)
- Owens Corning
- Polyplastics
- S.C. Johnson
- Sysmex
- Texas Instruments
- Wuxi Original (无锡欧瑞京)
- Yulong Gold (玉龙股份)
- Johnson Controls Inc.
- Western Digital Corporation
- Knauf International GmbH
- Omni Logistics LLC
- Converge Technology Solutions Corporation
- Advanced Energy Industries
- Purolite Corporation
- TKAS AUTO STEEL COMPANY LIMITED
- Tuan Sing Holding
- SMS Group
- Crane Holdings, Co.
- Pipe China
- Guangzhou City Construction Investment Ltd.
- Honye Financial Services Limited
- Unicom Innovation Equity Investment Management (Chengdu) Co., Ltd.
- China Mobile Equity Fund
- China Mobile Investment Holding Co., Ltd.
- Unisplendour Corporation
- Guoxin Micro
- Whirlpool (China) Co., Ltd
- Ansteel Group
- T.Y. Lin International Ltd.
- Eagle Quest International Ltd.
- Capcon Limited
- Sichuan Qian Li Beoka Medical Technology Co.,ltd.
- Qingdao Magene Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
- AltoBeam Inc.
- Shanghai Enflame Technology Co., Ltd.
- Shenzhen Jaguar Microsystems Co., Ltd.
- TREX Technologies
- Shanghai Yibu Semiconductor Ltd.
- Arcomicro Ltd.
- Redhill Capital
- Jadestone Capital
- CCB Housing Rental Fund
- Sichuan Road and Bridge Group Co., Ltd.
- China Railway Construction Corporation (International) Limited
- Hoya
- Shandong Innovation Group
- SIGA
- brenntag
- Futon Cummins
- COVA Acquisition Corp.
- China Logistics Group
- Farfetch
- Melqart
- VIP.COM
- CNKI
- CNCBI
- Liaoning Bora Group
- Cummins
- Zippo
- Beike
- Baowu Steel
- CMA CGM
- Guazi
- TDCX
- China Resources Land Holdings Co., Ltd.
- CITIC Chengkai (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
- China Minsheng Banking Co., Ltd.
- Shenzhen Anju Jianye Investment Operation Co., Ltd.
- China Huarong Asset Management
- China Jinmao
- Zhongliang Real Estate Group Shenzhen Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
- CapitaLand Group
- Ping An Real Estate Company Ltd.
- Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd
- Guangdong Xinda Real Estate Co., Ltd.
- Shenzhen Branch of Kerry (China) Project Management Co., Ltd.
- 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.
- Henry Fok Ying Tung Group
- Kingdee International Software Group Co., Ltd.(00268)
- Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (the buyer)
- Jiangxiaobai Holdings Limited
- Princeton Digital Group
- Chaos Investment
- Vlinker Cayman Limited
- China C&D Equity Investment LLC.
- KhazanahNasionalBerhad
- Picus China Gmbh
- InnoLight （300308）
- Chinalco Advanced Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
- Range Intelligent Computing Technology Group Company Limited
- Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Runze (Langfang) Digital Information Co., Ltd.
- Zhejiang Overseas Chinese Industrial Co., Ltd.
- Beijing Energy International Holding Co., Ltd.
- Shanghai Industrial Urban Development Group Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Softbank Vision Fund II on its RMB300m investment in JAKA Robotics as a co-investor of the total RMB one billion Series D financing of JAKA Robotics.
- Advised JCET Group on a $700m joint venture greenfield project.
- Advised Omni Logistics, LLC on its acquisition of AGW Group companies.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Anthony Zhao
Zhong Lun Law FirmLeading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Scott Guan, Fei Wang, David Wang, Aron Hu, Audry Li, Zhe Yu