Gary Gao
Zhong Lun Law Firm‘A go-to law firm for PRC-related matters’, Zhong Lun Law Firm is routinely mandated to establish compliance systems. It also assists with multi-jurisdictional investigations, and advises on sanctions imposed by multilateral financial institutions. In addition to advising regulatory bodies, the practice acts for central enterprises, multinationals and large private companies from the construction aviation, energy, food, pharmaceutical and natural resources sectors. In Beijing, Xiangwen Liu is experienced in regulatory compliance; Xuan Jang is ’incredibly smart’; and Baosheng Zhang, Ruixuan Li, Jinshu Zhu and Qiang Xiao all specialise in securities compliance. Over in Shanghai, Jim Qiu acts for pharmaceutical, medical device and online medical businesses; and Gary Gao is ‘superb’. Shenzhen-based Eric Yan advises on the establishment of compliance management systems.
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Testimonials
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‘Well-known large firm, strong levels of professionalism, rich resources, good service, and reasonable fees.’
‘Superb business sense, rich experience, timely feedback and reasonable fees.’
‘Zhong Lun is a go-to law firm for PRC-related matters, in particular regulatory matters and related litigation.’
‘The team is of very high quality and they never fail to provide timely and insightful advice. They are responsive and great to work with. They are also adaptable on fee structures.’
‘This team is super responsive and practical with its advice. Zhong Lun offers top-notch client service along with accurate, timely, and practical advice.’
‘Gary Gao is first rate and applies the law in a practical and commercial way.
‘Gary Gao is superb - he is responsive, easy to work with and commercial in his approach.’
‘Xuan Jang is incredibly smart, dedicated and easy to work with. From a client perspective, he offers unparalleled client service and approaches delicate matters thoughtfully and critically.’
Key clients
- Softbank Group
- Lightspeed China Partners
- Nexteer Automotive Group
- GoodCorporation
- Argo Biopharma
- Jin Jiang International (Holdings) Co
- Jin Jiang Hotels
- PowerCell Group
- Bridgepoint Investment
- Evaluserve
- Jiangsu PetroChina Kunlun Liquefied Gas Co
- China National Offshore Oil Corporation
- China Huadian Engineering Co
- Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Group Co
- China Energy Saving Emission Reduction Co
- Beijing Equity Investment Development Management Co
- Beijing ShunLong Private Debt Investment Fund Management Co
- Beijing Jingguorui Equity Investment Fund Management Co
- Shenzhen Kunpeng Equity Investment Management Co
- Beijing E-town International Investment and Development Co
- Beijing Urban Construction Group Co
- MSD China Holding Co
- Anheuser-Busch InBev China Co
- Eastman Chemical (China) Co
- Dassault Systems (Shanghai) IT Co
- Jiangsu Asieris Pharmaceutical Technology Co
- Shenzhen Gas Group Co
- Shenzhen Zhenye (Group) Co
- Shenzhen Building Materials Trading Group Co
- Shenzhen Gas Group Co (Guangming Branch)
- China Securities Co
- Dongxing Securities Co
- Hainan Dadonghai Tourism Center Group Co
- Misho Ecology & Landscape Co
- Qibu Corporation
Work highlights
- Assisted Jin Jiang International and Jin Jiang Hotels with establishing a comprehensive compliance system.
- Assisted China National Offshore Oil Corporation with improving its compliance management system.
- Assisted infrastructure companies with successfully responding to investigations by the European Anti-Fraud Office and the European Investment Bank (EIB) into misconduct in multiple EIB-financed projects across several countries.
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Xiangwen Liu, Gary Gao