Shanghai-based HHP Attorneys-At-Law's membership in Meritas enables it to handle a steady flow of inbound and outbound transactions for clients in a broad range of industries including finance, energy, real estate, and industrial manufacturing. The team, led by managing partner Yao Rao,  is often sought for pre-IPO financing and multimillion RMB acquisitions.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘HHP’s ability to adeptly address business challenges is remarkable. HHP excels particularly in the field of corporate and M&A, offering us exceptionally satisfying legal services.
  • ‘The team of attorneys at HHP boasts a robust legal acumen, consistently delivering swift and effective responses even to the most intricate legal queries while upholding a high standard of work completion.
  • ‘Yao Rao is a distinguished attorney in the realms of corporate and M&A. His unwavering honesty and reliability make him an exemplary collaborator, while his expertise in these domains is both expansive and profound, establishing a strong foundation of trust between the firm and clients. Yao consistently adopts a client-centric perspective, leveraging his professional legal acumen alongside a sharp business intuition to help us realize our strategic objectives.’
  • ‘Yao Rao understands our relevant industry very well. He is responsive, efficient, and knowledgeable. It is pleasant to work with Yao and his team.’
  • ‘The attorneys at HHP are notably proficient in the manufacturing sector, showcasing their specialization not only in legal aspects but also in in-depth industry analysis. Beyond purely legal considerations, they delve into industry developments, approaching problems from a business perspective and presenting comprehensive solutions.’
  • ‘What truly sets HHP apart is their solution-oriented approach, crafting systematic, highly actionable solutions from our practical business standpoint. Their advice isn't just limited to legal compliance; it bears immense commercial value. HHP's attorneys focus on addressing issues comprehensively, demonstrating a keen understanding of our commercial landscape.’
  • ‘Very efficient, good teamwork, and very bilingual.’

Key clients

  • Aiswei Group
  • China Pacific Insurance Company
  • China Everbright
  • Maison Capital
  • Merck
  • SCHOTT
  • SKF
  • SPB Bank
  • Spectris
  • Valeo

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Yao Rao

Other key lawyers

Shihao Xiao