Baker McKenzie FenXun leverages its joint operation with FenXun Partners to assist domestic and multinational TMT clients with IT, e-commerce, fintech and data privacy matters. The team advises on regulatory issues, M&As, technology licensing, outsourcing and a slew of other TMT and corporate matters. Zhenyu Ruan leads the TMT practice from Shanghai, advising on major deals such as joint ventures and technology licensing transactions as well as assisting with data privacy and regulatory issues.

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  • ‘The team is professional, knoweledgable and always quick to take action.’

  • ‘Zhenyu Ruan has been knowledgeable, responsive and consistent with his counsel. His language skills are excellent, and we come to rely on his expertise.’

Key clients

  • Google Cloud
  • GenDigital
  • Amundi
  • Icertis
  • eBay
  • Octo Group
  • Mytheresa
  • Meltwater
  • Colt Technologies

Work highlights

  • Advised Google Cloud on PRC legal and regulatory issues in relation to its cross-border cloud offerings to Chinese companies that go abroad and make use of cloud solutions located in China.
  • Advised GenDigital on the newly-implemented network security product certification requirements to its network security products to be distributed into China market.
  • Advised Amundi on the structuring and setup of its wholly-owned subsidiary of its Fintech business arm in Shanghai which will provide Fintech solutions to Chinese financial institutions.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Zhenyu Ruan