Leading Chinese law firms

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM)

Founded as a unified international firm in 2012 through the merger of King & Wood, Mallesons Stephen Jaques and SJ Berwin. Predecessor firm, King & Wood, founded in 1993.
Focus: providing full-service support for corporate and finance transactions, capital markets, antitrust, arbitration/litigation and TMT.
Scale and locations: 26 offices and over 3,000 lawyers across APAC, China, Hong Kong, Europe and the US.

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is one of the largest law firms with Asian roots and a global presence. Its current structure emerged in 2012 from the merger of the Chinese firm King & Wood, the Australian firm Mallesons Stephen Jaques, and the European firm SJ Berwin. The Chinese firm King & Wood, established in 1993, formed the historical foundation of the combination, focusing on cross-border transactions between Chinese and overseas corporations. This created a single platform, enabling the firm to become the first international legal firm with a management model oriented towards Asia, Europe and Australia.

Today, KWM has an extensive network of over 26 offices across the Asia-Pacific region, including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. The firm employs over 3,000 lawyers, including leading specialists in corporate law, capital markets, banking regulation, antitrust law and international arbitration. This geographic reach enables the firm to handle projects spanning multiple legal systems and jurisdictions, a capability in high demand among multinational corporations, financial institutions, and government bodies.

KWM’s key practice areas include supporting corporate transactions, restructuring assets, mergers and acquisitions, preparing and executing IPOs on Asian and European exchanges, structuring international financing, representing clients in arbitration and court proceedings, and advising on antitrust regulation and competition law. A significant area of focus is advising technology companies, including high-tech start-ups, IT platforms, the fintech sector, and projects involving digital assets and telecommunications.

KWM’s ability to integrate Chinese legal regulation with common-law and continental European legal systems is a strong competitive advantage. This is made possible by mixed teams of multilingual lawyers with experience in both the private sector and government regulatory bodies. This approach enables the firm to handle cross-border deals effectively, ensure compliance across different jurisdictions and minimise client risk arising from divergences in legislation.

KWM is actively involved in large-scale strategic projects, including infrastructure programmes, investment transactions in energy, banking and finance, industry, and investments in high technology and the digital economy. KWM also works with international private equity and venture capital funds, structuring capital-raising transactions and supporting investment rounds.

Thanks to a hybrid organisational model that combines local expertise in Asian countries with broad coverage of European and American markets, King & Wood Mallesons continues to strengthen its position in the global legal market. The firm positions itself as a legal partner capable of supporting clients at every stage of the corporate and investment cycle, including strategic planning, deal execution, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.

Website: kwm.com.

Zhong Lun Law Firm

Founded: 1993, Beijing.
Focus: general practice with particular strengths in M&A, capital markets, projects/construction, IP and dispute resolution.
Scale & locations: Over 1,600 lawyers and 18 offices in mainland China, Hong Kong and major international hubs such as London, New York and Tokyo.

Zhong Lun Law Firm is one of the most reputable law firms in mainland China and provides comprehensive legal support to corporate clients, government bodies, financial institutions and private investors. Founded in Beijing in 1993, during a period of active economic transformation in China and the formation of a new legal environment for private and international business, the firm has grown significantly over the last three decades. Over the last three decades, Zhong Lun has grown to become a leading player in both the domestic and global markets, building a broad legal platform with a multinational team.

Today, Zhong Lun has a network of over 18 offices located in China’s largest economic centres, Hong Kong, and key global financial capitals such as London, New York, and Tokyo. This extensive geographic presence enables the firm to handle projects relating to cross-border trade, international investment and Chinese companies’ access to overseas capital markets. Zhong Lun employs over 1,600 lawyers, many of whom hold international legal qualifications and have experience working in multinational corporations, banks, and regulatory bodies.

Zhong Lun operates as a general practice, meaning it covers all core areas of law and business. One of its key areas is supporting M&A transactions, including corporate reorganisations, share acquisitions, joint venture structuring, and corporate group restructuring. The firm has strong teams working in the field of capital markets, including preparing IPOs and listings on exchanges in mainland China, Hong Kong, and the United States. A significant proportion of the firm’s work is devoted to construction and real estate development projects. Zhong Lun provides advice on property law, project finance, and investments in commercial and infrastructure real estate.

Particular attention is given to intellectual property, where the firm supports the registration, protection and commercialisation of technologies, software, patents and trademarks within national and international jurisdictions. Zhong Lun also has a solid track record in dispute resolution and international arbitration. The firm’s lawyers represent clients before arbitration institutions in Hong Kong, Singapore, London and Beijing and defend corporate interests in Chinese courts.

Zhong Lun’s ability to combine in-depth knowledge of China’s national legislation with international regulatory standards is a key competitive advantage. This makes the firm a sought-after partner for multinational corporations, foreign investors, Chinese companies expanding abroad and government entities implementing large-scale infrastructure projects. The firm places particular emphasis on developing sector-specific expertise in telecommunications, financial services, energy, biotechnology, and the digital economy. Zhong Lun’s participation in international and government programmes further enhances its role as a key legal institution that contributes to the sustainable development of the Chinese market and the integration of China’s economy into the global trade and financial systems.

Website: en.zhonglun.com.

Fangda Partners

Founded: 1993, Shanghai.
Focus: highly complex transactions (M&A, PE/VC), capital markets (including Hong Kong and ADRs), antitrust, disputes, compliance, and the TMT and biopharma sectors.
Scale & locations: ~700–800 lawyers; offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

Fangda Partners is one of China’s leading law firms, specialising in sophisticated transactions and cross-border projects in high-tech and capital-intensive industries. Founded in Shanghai in 1993, the firm initially focused on clients engaged in international trade, investment, and capital raising. As the firm grew, it built a strong reputation as a legal adviser capable of handling projects requiring an in-depth analysis of PRC law combined with international legal practice.

Today, Fangda Partners is one of the most prominent firms in corporate law, financial regulation, and technology. The firm employs between 700 and 800 lawyers, including partners who have worked at international law firms, investment banks, and government regulatory and judicial bodies. The firm has offices in China’s key economic centres — Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou — as well as in Hong Kong, one of Asia’s major financial hubs. This office structure enables the firm to provide prompt support to clients at every stage of transactions extending beyond a single jurisdiction.

Fangda’s core areas of practice include mergers and acquisitions (M&A), venture capital and private equity (PE/VC), and capital markets work, including listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and U.S. exchanges via American depositary receipts (ADRs). The firm also specialises in antitrust and dispute resolution. Particular attention is given to corporate compliance, internal controls, and regulatory risk assessment in cross-border deals. Fangda is one of the few Chinese firms with fully integrated expertise in both mainland Chinese law and Hong Kong regulations.

The firm is also a market leader in advising companies in the telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) sectors, as well as in biopharmaceuticals, medical device manufacturing, and the digital economy. The firm advises companies developing innovative technology solutions, supports the structuring of software and AI development projects, and provides legal support for the market entry of new medical and biotech products.

In dispute resolution and arbitration, Fangda Partners represent clients in PRC courts at all levels, as well as before international arbitration institutions. The firm’s lawyers handle matters involving corporate disputes, investment claims, patent infringement, contractual disputes and competition law issues. A key strength of Fangda is its ability to combine detailed knowledge of Chinese law with a deep understanding of international regulatory standards. The firm is a trusted adviser to major domestic corporations, international holding groups, private investment funds and technology companies looking to expand into Asia, North America and Europe.

Website: fangdalaw.com

JunHe LLP (君合)

Founded: 1989
One of the first private partnership law firms in the PRC.
Focus: corporate and finance law, cross-border transactions, capital markets, antitrust, projects and construction, and dispute resolution.
Scale and locations: Over 700 lawyers and 11–12 offices in China and abroad, including Hong Kong, New York and California.

JunHe LLP is one of China’s earliest and most respected private law firms. It has played a significant role in shaping the country’s modern legal environment and developing the cross-border corporate sector. The firm was founded in 1989 during the period of economic reform and active foreign investment in China. Adopting an independent partnership model enabled JunHe to become one of the first Chinese law firms to operate according to international legal principles, focusing on servicing major businesses and collaborating with foreign partners.

Today, JunHe is a firm with a broad organisational structure, bringing together more than 700 lawyers and partners. It has 11–12 offices located in China’s major economic centres, including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, as well as overseas offices in Hong Kong, New York and California. This geographic footprint allows the firm to support client projects that require interaction with Chinese, Asian, US, and international regulatory regimes simultaneously.

Corporate law is a core practice area for JunHe, including company establishment, corporate governance, structuring of corporate groups, and legal support for commercial arrangements. A substantial part of the firm’s work involves cross-border transactions: M&A, project finance, asset privatisations and investment agreements. The firm advises Chinese companies looking to expand into international markets and foreign investors seeking to establish a presence in China.

JunHe has considerable expertise in capital markets, including listings on mainland Chinese, Hong Kong and U.S. stock exchanges. The firm’s lawyers are experienced in IPOs, bond issuances, debt restructurings and corporate reorganisations in preparation for public offerings. In the field of financial regulation, JunHe advises banks, multilateral financial institutions, private and state-owned funds, and fintech companies.

One of JunHe’s well-established practice areas is projects, infrastructure, and energy. In this area, the firm works on project finance, public–private partnerships, land use and acquisition regulations, concession arrangements and providing legal support for construction and EPC contracts.

JunHe also actively represents clients in litigation and arbitration, including in complex commercial disputes, corporate conflicts, and matters arising from breaches of obligations and contracts. The firm is renowned for its ability to combine domestic legal practice with international standards — a vital asset for businesses operating within a complex regulatory framework.

JunHe’s team includes lawyers who were educated at leading law schools in the US, Europe, and China, as well as practitioners who have experience working at foreign law firms and multinational corporations. This staffing approach ensures a deep understanding of both Chinese law and international enforcement mechanisms.

JunHe LLP continues to serve as a legal partner to the public and private sectors, large industrial enterprises, technology companies, financial institutions and international investors implementing long-term projects in China and abroad.

Website: junhe.com

Han Kun Law Offices (汉坤)

Founded: 2004, Beijing.
Focus: capital markets, PE/VC, M&A, finance, antitrust, fintech, IP and disputes in high-tech sectors.
Scale & locations: ~800 lawyers; offices in mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, Silicon Valley and London.

Han Kun Law Offices is one of China’s most rapidly growing law firms. It specialises in advising innovative companies and in cross-border financing and the investment activity of private equity and venture capital funds. Initially positioning itself as legal counsel to fast-growing technology and investment businesses, the firm was founded in Beijing in 2004. Thanks to consistent strategic growth and the strengthening of its sectoral expertise, Han Kun has secured a solid position among China’s leading law firms operating at the intersection of the innovation economy and international regulation.

Today, Han Kun brings together around 800 lawyers and partners to form one of the strongest teams in capital markets, private equity and venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, financial regulation and antitrust. The firm has offices in China’s major business centres, as well as in Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, Silicon Valley and London. This geographical presence enables the firm to support transactions spanning multiple legal systems and involving companies entering international markets.

A core area of practice for Han Kun is advising PE/VC funds and technology companies at every stage of the investment cycle. The firm provides advice on fund structuring, setting up project companies, raising financing, corporate governance, and IPO preparation. Han Kun is actively involved in preparing IPOs on international stock exchanges, including the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), as well as in reverse takeovers and group restructurings prior to going public.

The firm holds a strong position in financial regulation and compliance. Han Kun’s lawyers advise banks, investment firms, payment systems, and crypto and fintech platforms on licensing requirements, anti-money laundering (AML)/counter-terrorist financing (CTF) compliance, data protection, cross-border capital flows, and dealings with regulators. This area is particularly important for technology companies operating in the digital economy and international payment ecosystems.

In the field of intellectual property, Han Kun provides comprehensive legal support to high-tech companies, including software developers, IT platforms, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, equipment manufacturers, and AI market participants. The dispute resolution practice covers representation in commercial disputes, arbitration proceedings, and disputes relating to patent and copyright infringement.

One of Han Kun’s competitive advantages is its in-depth understanding of PRC legal regulations and international standards used in the US, UK and Singapore. The firm’s multilingual team of lawyers, who were educated and trained at foreign law firms, enables Han Kun to handle major investment deals and cross-border corporate projects in a complex regulatory environment.

Han Kun Law Offices continues to strengthen its position as a leading legal adviser to technology companies, private and institutional investors, multinational corporations, and financial institutions involved in the digital transformation of the economy and the global integration of capital markets.

Website: hankunlaw.com.

Haiwen & Partners (海问)

Founded: 1992, Beijing.
Focus: a top-tier “boutique” team specialising in capital markets and M&A, as well as disputes, antitrust, IP and tax for complex cross-border projects.
Size and locations: approximately 200 lawyers; offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

Haiwen & Partners is one of China’s most respected law firms, specialising in high-end corporate and finance transactions. Founded in Beijing in 1992, the firm was one of the first independent Chinese law firms to focus on capital markets and international corporate law. Since its inception, Haiwen has adhered to a ’boutique’ model comprising a relatively compact team, a high concentration of senior expertise and an emphasis on strategically important matters.

The firm employs around 200 lawyers, including partners who have worked at international law firms, investment banks and regulatory authorities. This staffing profile gives Haiwen a distinctive advantage — a deep understanding of the processes underlying corporate governance, capital raising, and deal structuring. With offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, the firm has access to both mainland China’s financial centres and international markets via Hong Kong.

Haiwen & Partners’ core practices are capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. The firm advises on IPOs and listings of companies on mainland Chinese and Hong Kong stock exchanges, as well as overseas markets. Its lawyers provide advice on disclosure requirements, corporate governance, capital structure, and interaction with stock exchanges and financial regulators. In the area of mergers and acquisitions, the firm works with large state-owned and private enterprises, as well as international holding groups, on asset acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate reorganisations.

Antitrust and competition law is another strategically important area. Haiwen advises clients on merger control filings, preventing breaches of antitrust legislation and safeguarding corporate interests in government investigations. In tax, the firm helps clients structure transactions in relation to multi-layered tax regimes across different jurisdictions. In the field of intellectual property, Haiwen assists with protecting patent and copyright rights, commercialising technology, and drafting technology transfer and IP licensing agreements. The firm’s dispute resolution practice involves representing clients in complex commercial litigation and international arbitration matters that require an in-depth understanding of Chinese law and international procedures.

The firm’s strategy of working with a select group of major and mid-sized corporate clients enables it to devote significant partner-level attention to each matter, delivering the quality typically associated with top-tier boutique law firms. Haiwen & Partners continues to hold a stable position among China’s leading law firms, influencing the development of the country’s corporate and financial sectors, and supporting the cross-border integration of Chinese businesses into the global economy.

Website: haiwen-law.com.

Jingtian & Gongcheng (竞天公诚)

Founded in the early 1990s, Jingtian & Gongcheng was one of the first private partnership law firms in China.
Focus: capital markets (including A-share/H-share), M&A, finance, disputes and antitrust, with a strong transactional practice.
Scale and locations: national network of offices across mainland China and in Hong Kong.

Jingtian & Gongcheng is one of the earliest independent law firms in China. It was formed during the period of economic liberalisation and reform of the country’s financial system in the early 1990s. It became a pioneer of the private partnership model in China’s legal market, enabling it to respond quickly to business needs, build strong transactional expertise, and develop stable ties with financial institutions and corporate clients.

Today, Jingtian & Gongcheng is a law firm with a well-developed national network of offices in China’s major business and industrial centres, as well as in Hong Kong. This broad geographic coverage enables the firm to provide prompt support to clients operating in both China’s domestic market and cross-border projects involving foreign investors, financial regulators and stock exchanges. The firm’s team includes experienced lawyers specialising in corporate and financial law, international transactions and dispute resolution.

A core practice area for Jingtian & Gongcheng is capital markets. The firm actively advises on securities offerings on mainland Chinese (A-share) and Hong Kong (H-share) stock exchanges, and counsels companies preparing for listings on overseas markets. The firm’s lawyers handle IPO preparation, corporate governance structures, disclosure requirements, interaction with exchange regulators and support during audits.

In the area of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the firm works with large state-owned enterprises, holding companies, private corporations and international investors. Services include deal structuring, regulatory risk assessment, drafting transaction documents and post-deal asset integration. Jingtian & Gongcheng also advises on financing transactions, including bank loans, bond issuances, and project finance.

Antitrust and competition law form a substantial part of the firm’s work. The firm advises on merger control filings, represents companies in matters involving alleged antitrust violations, and supports the development of internal compliance programmes. In dispute resolution, the firm represents clients before Chinese courts, international arbitration institutions and in mediation proceedings. The firm’s lawyers have experience with complex commercial disputes, corporate conflicts, disputes with financial organisations, and matters arising from breaches of contractual obligations.

Jingtian & Gongcheng’s consistent transactional profile is a key feature of the firm: it mainly handles projects of strategic importance to its clients’ businesses, including deals in the industrial, fintech, telecommunications, energy, and real estate sectors. This approach enables the firm to maintain a high concentration of professional resources and ensure partner-level quality control. Jingtian & Gongcheng remains one of China’s leading legal advisers to companies looking to go public, raise investment or carry out cross-border corporate projects, all of which are taking place amid a rapidly evolving legal and financial regulatory environment.

Website: jingtian.com.

AllBright Law Offices (锦天城)

Founded: 1999, Shanghai.
Focus: corporate law, capital markets, banking and finance, real estate and construction, international trade, IP and dispute resolution.
Size and locations: one of the largest national firms, with a head office in Shanghai and an extensive network across China and Hong Kong.

AllBright Law Offices is one of the largest law firms in China, providing comprehensive legal services to corporate clients, financial institutions, industrial groups and government bodies. Since its foundation in Shanghai in 1999, the firm has built a reputation as legal counsel capable of supporting large-scale economic projects and work in highly regulated industries. Strategic growth and the steady expansion of practice areas and office locations have enabled AllBright to consolidate its position as a major player in China’s legal market.

The firm’s head office is in Shanghai, one of Asia’s key financial centres, giving the firm access to a significant proportion of corporate and banking transactions carried out in China. Today, AllBright has offices in major cities across mainland China, including Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Xi’an, as well as in Hong Kong. This geographic footprint enables the firm to handle projects requiring coordination across multiple jurisdictions and interaction with local regulators.

AllBright’s practice covers a wide range of legal areas. Corporate law forms the core of the firm’s work and includes company formation, corporate governance, drafting contractual structures and providing advice on restructurings. In capital markets, the firm assists with IPO preparation, listings on mainland Chinese and Hong Kong stock exchanges, bond issuances, and corporate disclosure and audit procedures. In banking and finance, AllBright advises lending institutions, insurance companies, private equity funds, and other financial entities on regulatory compliance, the provision of financial services, investment structuring, and risk management.

A significant part of the firm’s work involves real estate and construction, including project finance, commercial property investments, co-development projects, and infrastructure development. In the field of international trade, the firm advises on commercial contracts, customs issues, import–export operations, and the resolution of trade disputes. The firm’s intellectual property practice covers the registration, protection and commercialisation of IP assets, support in patent and copyright disputes, and assistance with technology licensing.

The firm also has a robust dispute resolution and arbitration practice, representing clients before PRC courts of general jurisdiction, international arbitration centres, and government authorities. A key advantage of AllBright is its ability to provide support in complex litigation and non-contentious matters throughout the country.

AllBright Law Offices continues to develop its industry-focused expertise, paying particular attention to fintech, the digital economy, energy, pharmaceuticals, and logistics. The combination of its broad range of services, strong regional presence and in-depth sector knowledge enables the firm to maintain its position as one of China’s leading national legal advisers.

Website: allbrightlaw.com.

Commerce & Finance Law Offices (通商)

Founded: 1992.
Focus: complex capital markets transactions (including Hong Kong and US), M&A/PE, banking law, disputes and regulatory matters.
Scale and locations: 160+ partners and 650+ lawyers and associates; main offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, as well as other key cities.

Commerce & Finance Law Offices is one of China’s most influential law firms in the areas of capital markets, investment transactions and corporate transformations. Founded in 1992, the firm was among the first partnership-based practices in China to focus on serving companies operating in public markets and involved in cross-border corporate structures. By focusing on the financial sector and technology industries, Commerce & Finance has built a strong reputation as a legal adviser capable of handling highly complex projects.

With more than 160 partners and over 650 lawyers and associates, the firm is one of the largest independent professional law firms in China. Its main offices are located in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen — cities that host China’s leading stock exchanges, investment institutions, technology corporations and financial regulators. This presence enables the firm to play a direct role in key economic and regulatory processes related to the development of national and international capital.

A core focus of Commerce & Finance is advising on capital markets transactions. The firm counsels companies seeking listings on exchanges in mainland China, Hong Kong and the United States, including the NYSE and Nasdaq. The firm’s services cover offering prospectus preparation, corporate disclosure, pre-IPO group restructuring, interaction with stock exchange regulators, and post-listing compliance. Having participated in numerous IPOs and SPOs, Commerce & Finance is widely recognised as one of the most experienced firms in this field.

A substantial part of the firm’s work is devoted to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as well as private equity and venture capital funds (PE/VC). The firm provides advice throughout the investment cycle, from deal structuring and risk assessment to the legal formalisation of corporate rights and post-closing asset integration. Commerce & Finance is particularly active in high-tech industries, biotechnology, electronics, energy efficiency and digital platforms, where intellectual property (IP) and strategic control issues are critical.

The firm also has strong capabilities in banking and finance. Its advice covers project finance, banking regulation, derivatives transactions, cross-border fund transfers and AML/CTF compliance. Commerce & Finance helps companies to align their internal procedures and documentation with regulatory requirements, thereby reducing legal and compliance risks.

In dispute resolution, the firm represents clients before Chinese arbitration institutions and courts, as well as in international commercial arbitrations. The firm’s lawyers handle shareholder disputes and conflicts arising from breaches of investment agreements, as well as bankruptcy and debt restructuring cases.

A key strength of Commerce & Finance lies in its combination of in-depth knowledge of Chinese financial regulation and extensive experience in cross-border capital markets transactions. The firm continues to play an important role in developing China’s corporate sector and integrating Chinese companies into the global economy.

Website: tongshang.com.

Tian Yuan Law Firm (天元)

Founded: 1992, Beijing.
Focus: capital markets, large M&As/reorganisations, projects and infrastructure, antitrust, disputes.
Scale and locations: Over 15 offices in economically active cities across mainland China and Hong Kong.

Tian Yuan Law Firm is one of China’s most reputable law firms, specialising in major corporate and financial projects. Founded in Beijing in 1992, during a period of rapid economic transformation and the emergence of a modern corporate sector in China, the firm has grown to become one of the country’s most reputable law firms. From the outset, Tian Yuan has focused on serving large industrial groups, state-owned enterprises and fast-growing private companies. This has enabled the firm to develop a strong expertise in financial regulation, asset reorganization and investment project structuring.

Today, Tian Yuan is a broad national legal platform comprising over 15 offices located in China’s major economic centres, including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hangzhou and Chengdu. The firm also has an office in Hong Kong, providing direct access to international capital markets and financial institutions. The firm’s team consists of experienced lawyers and partners, many of whom hold additional international qualifications and have experience working with foreign regulatory bodies.

A core area of Tian Yuan’s practice is capital markets. The firm actively advises on securities offerings on stock exchanges in mainland China and Hong Kong and counsels companies planning listings on overseas exchanges. Services include IPO preparation, corporate group restructuring, aligning corporate governance with exchange requirements, drafting prospectuses and supporting disclosure procedures.

Tian Yuan also has a strong track record in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate reorganisations. The firm works with large manufacturing and energy groups, infrastructure consortia, investment funds, and state-owned corporations. The firm’s work covers asset acquisitions, the formation of joint ventures, the integration of business units and the structuring of transactions under complex regulatory oversight.

Project and infrastructure work is another of the firm’s strategic areas. Tian Yuan provides advice on land law, concession arrangements, the financing of public projects, EPC contracts and sector-specific risk management. The firm provides legal support at all stages of the project lifecycle, from initial structuring to completion and operation.

In the field of antitrust and competition law, Tian Yuan assists with merger control filings, investigations by competition authorities, and the development of internal compliance programmes. Tian Yuan’s lawyers also represent clients in court and arbitration proceedings involving corporate disputes, investment claims, financial disputes and breaches of contract.

A key strength of Tian Yuan is its ability to combine in-depth knowledge of PRC law with practical experience in handling projects of strategic importance to the national economy. The firm continues to play an important role in supporting Chinese state and private enterprises, investment programmes and initiatives connected with the expansion of Chinese businesses into international markets.

Website: tylaw.com.cn.

Why is cooperation between Chinese and European law firms so important?

Cooperation is crucial for implementing cross-border projects because the legal environments of China and the EU are based on different legal traditions, regulatory principles and disclosure standards. In order to structure transactions, protect investors’ interests and comply with regulatory requirements, legal support must be aligned in both jurisdictions. Under these conditions, effective interaction between Chinese and European legal teams is not just desirable, but mandatory for the successful completion of a project.

Chinese law firms have an in-depth knowledge of national law, administrative procedures, corporate structures, and the specifics of regulating cross-border capital flows. They handle transactions within China, advise on corporate structuring and source-of-funds verification, and assist with foreign exchange control. They also represent clients before local regulators and government authorities. In turn, European law firms provide expertise in EU corporate and financial regulation, licensing, anti-money laundering/know your customer (AML/KYC) compliance, taxation, and regulatory matters, as well as dealing with banks and financial institutions.

RUE builds its cooperation with leading Chinese law firms precisely on this complementarity. This partnership enables the combination of knowledge of Chinese and European law, ensures a proper legal link between the source of capital and the European corporate structure, and minimises risks related to checks by banks, regulators, and financial supervisory bodies. During project implementation, RUE provides legal support in EU countries, prepares documents for company registration and licensing, and assists with opening bank and payment accounts and obtaining entry and residence permits (residence/long-term residence). Meanwhile, Chinese partners ensure that all necessary actions within the PRC are completed to confirm and lawfully transfer capital abroad.

This two-sided approach is critically important for:

• Supporting major investment projects and asset acquisitions in the EU
• Launching technology and crypto-finance products that require licensing
• Structuring family capital and obtaining residence status in Europe
• Protecting clients’ interests in the event of regulatory or commercial disputes

In an environment of tighter controls over sources of funds, cross-border transfers and investments, having a stable ‘Chinese law firm + European law firm’ partnership is not only a factor of efficiency, but also guarantees that the project will be carried out in full compliance with the requirements of both jurisdictions.