Global Law Office is very active in cross-border investment and acquisitions involving Asia and Africa. Zhongcheng Wang and Xin Zhang lead the team in Beijing. Wang is active in the investment and financing of infrastructure. Zhang, a capital markets specialist, often assists clients in the energy sector regarding bond issuance and syndicated loans. In Shenzhen, Shifang Guo’s practice focuses on cross-border investment in the mining sector. In Chengdu, Xiaofeng Tang is particularly experienced in domestic investment acquisition transactions. Also in Chengdu, Liya Peng advises clients on the construction and development of energy projects. Minghao Xu, based in Beijing, regularly assists clients in real estate acquisitions.

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Key clients

  • Jiangxi Copper Company Limited
  • Huaxia Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
  • Beijing Capital Heat Co., Ltd
  • Beijing Shouchuang Thermal Power Co., Ltd
  • Chengdu Gas Group Corporation Ltd.
  • Huarun Gas Investment (China) Co., Ltd.
  • Chengdu Huarun Gas Engineering Co. Ltd
  • Jiaxin International Resources Investment Ltd.
  • Glencore International AG
  • City Development & Investment Co., Ltd of China Xiong'an Group
  • The People’s Government of Beijing Municipality
  • Beijing BII Traffic Development Co., Ltd.
  • SK Hynix System Ic Inc.
  • RK Properties
  • Beijing Infrastructure Investment Co., Ltd.
  • Beijing Maglev Transportation Development Co., Ltd.
  • Beijing BII City Utility Tube Investment Co., Ltd.
  • Beijing Investment Group Co.,Ltd.
  • China Africa Industrial(Hong Kong)Limited
  • Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co., Ltd.
  • Towngas Smart Energy Company Limited

Work highlights

  • Acted on the HKD5.6bn privatisation of Yitai Coal.
  • Engaged as sponsor’s PRC counsel in relation to the spin-off from Jinma Energy and Main Board H-share IPO of Jinyuan HCHEM.
  • Assisted in the financing of the 510MW Batang Toru Hydropower Project.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Zhongcheng Wang, Xin Zhang, Yue Wang, Shifang Guo, Xiaofeng Tang

Other key lawyers

Liya Peng, Minghao Xu, Catherine Song, Fanqin Meng, Chuan Wang