Zhong Lun Law Firm provides comprehensive corporate and M&A services including company formation, business divestiture, transaction structuring, and merger filings, leveraging its expertise in finance, tax, and Chinese regulatory environment to ‘strike a balance between the client’s legal and commercial needs’. With Han Hao, Audry Li, Yan Gao, Zhe (Kevin) Yu, and Heng Ding at the helm, the group serves a diverse range of domestic and international multinationals and listed companies. Carl Li supports Chinese companies with global investments and acquisitions, including in Belt and Road countries, while Hairong Li specialises in the pharmaceuticals, energy, and mining sectors. Maria (Zhanghui) Hou assists overseas and Chinese investors in cross-border transactions and helps clients in the petrochemical, auto parts, and fintech industries obtain national security approvals for foreign investments in China. Yunfan He is a key member of the Chengdu office.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Exceptional and practical.’

  • ‘Hairong Li’s team in Beijing is exceptional, demonstrating not only proficiency in legal theory but also extensive project experience and a deep understanding of industry and project specifics. They effectively translate theoretical knowledge into practice. The team is highly responsible, patient, and diligent, completing tasks efficiently.’

  • ‘Reasons why Zhong Lun lawyers stand out: robust theoretical knowledge and extensive practical experience; exceptional problem-solving skills; innovative work methods; strong communication abilities.’

  • 'Yunfan He in Chengdu has provided exceptional legal support for our cross-border M&A case, demonstrating remarkable professionalism, sharp business insight, and excellent communication skills. As a key member of He’s team, Xinyi Deng effectively achieved our transaction goals.'

  • ‘Ricky Luo is very knowledgeable and competent. He provides excellent advice and solutions, and he responds quickly.’

  • 'Their deep understanding of the client’s operations ensures smooth daily communication and seamless interaction with company personnel. They possess solid professional knowledge and are adept at offering innovative solutions for complex transactions.'

  • ‘Scott Guan's team is highly professional, efficient and practical. Excellent communication and language skills and highly responsive. They are second to none to work with.’

  • ‘Zhong Lun takes a progressive approach to M&A deals, and strikes a balance between the client's legal and commercial needs. They are also responsive and always communicates the needs of the client to us so that we are able to provide solutions to facilitate the overall transaction in a timely and effective manner.’

Clients clés

  • Blackstone Group
  • Ascendent Capital Partners
  • L Catterton Asia
  • Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited
  • Farizon Auto
  • Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited
  • Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd.
  • Ping An Real Estate Co., Ltd.
  • Ping An Management Co., Ltd.
  • Pramerica Fosun Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

Points forts

  • Advised Pipe China on its acquisition of minority shareholders' equity interests of United Pipeline.
  • Advised the absorbing company in the merger of two finance subsidiaries of China Baowu Steel Group Corporation.
  • Advised ZF Friedrichshafen AG on a sale of shares of its global passenger car chassis systems business to Foxconn group.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Audry Li
Anthony Zhao

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Scott Guan
David Wang
Zhe (Kevin) Yu

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Yunfan He
April Yan

Meilleurs collaborateurs

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

Nina Liu

Responsable de la pratique

Han Hao; Audry Li; Yan Gao; Zhe (Kevin) Yu; Heng Ding

Autres avocats clés

Anthony Zhao; Scott Guan; David Wang; Yunfan He; April Yan; Nina Liu; Maria (Zhanghui) Hou; Hairong Li; Carl Li