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.
Testimonials
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‘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.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Han Hao, Audry Li, Yan Gao, Zhe (Kevin) Yu, Heng Ding