Michael Tam
Fangda Partners
Fangda Partners
Client SatisfactionHeadquartered in Shanghai, Fangda Partners is a name to note in the projects and energy space, with expertise that covers the full range of power, renewables, infrastructure and oil and gas sectors. The team is spearheaded by Shanghai-based Stephen Lin and Joe Biqing Zhou, who splits his time between Shanghai, Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Helen Yuxieu Huang has notable experience assisting Chinese clients with outbound power, infrastructure and renewables developments. Michael Tam is recommended for assisting with power plant and infrastructure development, in addition to offshore real estate projects.
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Testimonials
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‘Biqing Zhou is an excellent lawyer, meticulous in her work, quick in response, and provides advice from both a legal and commercial perspective, adapting to the client's schedule.’
‘Fangda team has performed outstandingly in corporate business, energy, financing and other areas.’
‘Joe Zhou's team is skilled and experienced, and the cooperation with us is very smooth!’
‘The team is knowledgeable, responsive, and dedicated to getting results. They were always ready to answer my questions and provided sound legal advice.
- 'Compared to other firms, Fangda is more personal and agile. They don't just follow the usual procedures; they adapt and innovate to meet the specific needs of their clients.’
‘The partner is Biqing(Joe) Zhou, he is very responsive and gets things done, great person.’
Key clients
- Shanghai Industrial Holdings Limited
- Airport Authority Hong Kong
- Beijing Capital Eco-Environment Protection Group Co., Ltd.
- EDF Renewables (Beijing) Investment Co.,Ltd.
- Shenzhen Energy Group
- China Merchants Group
- Chevron Oronite
- Hongkong Electric (Natural Gas) Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Shanghai Industrial Holdings Limited (an HKEX-listed company) in its completion of subscription of the exchangeable bonds issued by a shareholder of Canvest Environmental Protection Group Company Limited in the principal amount of HK$1.637 billion.
- Advising Hong Kong Airport Authority on its landmark development of the Hong Kong International Airport Logistics Park in Dongguan and an airside intermodal cargo handling facility at the Hong Kong International Airport under the sea-air intermodal transhipment initiative.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Joe Biqing Zhou
Fangda PartnersPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joe (Biqing) Zhou, Stephen Lin