Zhong Lun Law Firm is praised by clients for its work on ‘cross-border investment, international engineering and daily operations’. Jun Cheng and Julia Zhu lead the energy and natural resources group. Based in Beijing, Cheng is experienced in acting for both state-owned and private companies in cross-border infrastructure construction projects. In Shanghai, Zhu is an expert in assisting listed companies with both cross-border and domestic M&A transactions. In Hangzhou, Li Hao has a strong focus on new energy industries, often acting for clients in the photovoltaic sector. Jihong Wang, based in Beijing, is another key practitioner in the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jihong Wang's team at Zhong Lun is one of the firm's largest, with over fourty professionals, including both Chinese and foreign lawyers with international experience.’
- ‘The Zhong Lun team, led by Jihong Wang and Ying Liu, has provided our company with excellent legal services, particularly in cross-border investment, international engineering, and daily operations. Their professionalism and efficient teamwork make them a trusted partner for long-term cooperation.’
- ‘Wang Zhenhua’s team is well-versed in China's mining laws and regulations, offering high-quality litigation and consulting services. Their expertise is particularly strong in understanding regulatory trends and providing valuable insights into China’s mining market, making them an invaluable partner for legal guidance in this sector.’
- ‘The firm actively recruits professionals with cross-disciplinary backgrounds, including senior lawyers and experts in finance, technology and IP, which enhances their ability to handle complex cases. They offer flexible billing models tailored to the case's nature and difficulty, providing clients with cost-effective solutions.’
- ‘Zhenhua Wang has solid expertise in mining, providing critical guidance on external acquisitions and regulatory trends, making him a highly respected advisor in the industry.’
Key clients
- Beijing Easpring Material Technology Co., Ltd.
- Phaepon Construction SARL
- Pipe China
- China Energy Engineering Group Yunnan Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd.
- Southwest Electric Power Design Institute Co, Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group
- Shi Rui Energy Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Power Construction Corporation of China Huadong Engineering Co., Ltd.
- Datang Environmental Industry Group Co., Ltd.
- Xinte Energy Co., Ltd.
- Beijing Jingneng International Holding Co., Ltd.
- North China Power Engineering Co.,Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group
- Guoneng Shaanxi Hydropower Co., Ltd., Gansu Daigusi Hydropower Development Co., Ltd.
- Leader Power Equipment (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.
- China Energy Engineering Investment Corporation Limited
- PowerChina Roadbridge Group Co.,Ltd. Central China Branch
- PowerChina Roadbridge Group Co.,Ltd.
- PowerChina Eco-Environment Group Co., Ltd.
- CNNP Suneng Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.
- Guangdong Holdings Limited
- SDIC XINJIANG LUOBUPO POTASH CO., LTD
- Jiulong Zhongchuan Mining Co., Ltd.
- Shenghe Resources Holding Co., Ltd.
- Sichuan Shudao New Material Technology Group Co., Ltd.
- Ministry of Natural Resources of the People's Republic of China
- Beijing Haohua Energy Resource Co.,Ltd.
- Yili Resources Group Co., Ltd.
- Inner Mongolia Coal Construction Engineering Group General Company
- Inner Mongolia Energy Group Co., Ltd
- North Huajin United Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
- Northwest Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group
- China Power International Holding Ltd.
- Minmetals Land Limited
- Luming Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Co., Ltd. of Shengli Oilfield
- Xiaoyi Junfa Industrial Co., Ltd.
- Xj Electric Co., Ltd.
- BeijingMashaCapital Management Co., Ltd.
- State Power Investment Group Hebei Electric Power Co., Ltd.
- Shanghai SAIC Hengxu Capital Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Provided legal services to North Huajin United Petrochemical on construction of the Fine Chemical and Raw Material Project.
- Advised China Power International Holding on its various construction projects in the world.
- Advised Beijing Easpring Material Technology on its investment in the construction of a new materials industrial base with an annual production capacity of 60,000 tons in Finland.
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Jun Cheng, Julia Zhu, Li Hao, Zhenhua Wang, Wayne Wang