Corporate/M&A (PRC Firms)

Zhong Lun Law Firm has a highly rated team with extensive experience in M&A, restructuring, strategic investment and alliances. Its corporate department maintains a strong track record in advising clients from a variety of industries such as TMT, financial services and utilities, counting Ascendent Capital Partners, SIG Group and China Yangtze Power among its client roster. It acts for large domestic corporations on cross-border transactions. The team also possesses knowledge of the semiconductor industry to add to its already impressive wealth of industry-specific expertise. It is a go-to team for more complex mergers and acquisitions effected via share swaps or joint equity issuances.

"They are able to provide professional advice and solve complex problems from the client's point of view."

"The firm has a strong sense of client service and high work efficiency."

Zhong Lun Law Firm advised on the unwinding of the joint venture Arm Technology (China) in order to facilitate Arm Technology's IPO.

Anthony Zhao is the managing partner of Zhong Lun and is highly regarded in the market for his expertise in corporate law and investment matters. He is also held in high esteem for his expertise in private equity investment.

Audry Li is a top-tier corporate lawyer who is regularly mandated by state-owned enterprises and private corporate clients to assist with big-ticket acquisitions and mergers. She co-heads the firm's investment and M&A practice group, and also advises on corporate regulatory matters. "She is quite an experienced and senior lawyer and handles a lot of M&A deals." "Audry is a very professional, and she can also consider the client's requests and push her team to finish the task quickly."

Scott Guan is well regarded in the market for his proficiency in corporate/M&A mandates, particularly inbound strategic investments into China. He also regularly advises corporate clients on commercial dispute resolution issues, including litigation and arbitration.

Julia Zhu is a respected corporate lawyer who is well versed in cross-border M&A and investments, notably regarding assets in the energy sector. She also has extensive expertise in domestic and overseas capital markets transactions. "Julia Zhu focuses on domestic M&A work and is still active. She is a good lawyer and very hands-on."

Cheng Bo has a robust financial services practice which provides sophisticated advice to institutional investors on mergers and acquisitions, including through the use of SPACs. He is also well versed in Hong Kong and overseas capital markets listings.

Yu Zhe is an active and capable lawyer with an investment-focused practice. He is regularly mandated to advise on a range of both domestic and cross-border financing projects and acquisitions. "He has a good understanding of our business model and always provides practical and efficient advice." "Mr Yu is both methodical and practical. He is insightful and resourceful, which makes him extremely valuable in today’s increasingly challenging environment."