Merits & Tree Law Offices is experienced in advising on the formation of both open-end and close-end offshore funds. The practice's track record covers funds involving film, television, AI, big data, digital currency, and education. It has also set up funds for the healthcare, retail, new energy, TMT, and high-end manufacturing sectors. The team is headed up by Shanghai-based investment funds and capital markets specialist Feng Zhou, whose experience includes advising private equity management companies on the establishment of investment funds.
Testimonials
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- 'Proposes professional and appropriate solutions, and provides timely policy analysis and interpretation.’
‘The firm has an edge in relation to private equity funds. Compared with other law firms, the firm is better able to understand the business needs of client companies, so as to provide targeted legal services.'
'Feng Zhou's legal knowledge is exceptional and he can quickly grasp the actual needs of company clients.'
'Eric Zou provides unique insights and very appropriate legal advice.'
'Eric Zou has rich experience in private equity asset management and provides a professional and efficient legal service.'
'Allen Liu works very hard and efficiently, and can fully understand the client's position and needs.'
‘The team is very professional in relation to funds' operations and investments.'
'Timely replies and comprehensive considerations. They can give advice from multiple angles.'
Key clients
- Wuhan Optical Valley Industrial Investment Fund Management Co
- Tianjin Harvest Point Equity Investment Fund Management Co
- Henan CICC Huirong Private Equity Fund Management Co
- Guoke BOE (Shanghai) Equity Investment Management Co
- Beijing Innovation Yizhou Investment Management Co
- Riverhead Capital Investment Management Co
- Zhejiang Equity Trading Center Co
- Suzhou Harvest Capital Management Co
Work highlights
- Advised Wuhan Optical Valley Industrial Investment Fund Management Co on establishing a fund for acquiring control of Yangtze Memory Technology Corp.
- Advised Tianjin Harvest Point Equity Investment Fund Management Co on fund restructuring.
- Advised Henan CICC Huirong Private Equity Fund Management Co on establishing Henan Henan Southeast War New Industry Venture Capital Fund Partnership.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Feng Zhou