HHP Attorneys-At-Law

Managing Partner: Yao Rao ([email protected])

Senior Partners: Jingdong Xu ([email protected]), Jun HE ([email protected])

Junior Partner: Qian MA ([email protected])

Number of Lawyers: 19

Languages: English, Mandarin, German, Spanish,

Tel: +86 21 5047 3330

Firm Overview

Founded in 2003, HHP Attorneys-at-Law (HHP) is a leading boutique law firm based in Shanghai, China, known for its outstanding legal services and client-first approach. HHP specialises in cross-border transactions, compliance, and complex dispute resolution, offering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of its domestic and international clients.

HHP is recognised by prestigious legal directories such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Asialaw Profiles, IFLR1000, and Benchmark Litigation, reflecting its excellence across multiple practice areas. As the first mainland China member of Meritas, a global alliance of 184 independent law firms across 90+ countries, HHP leverages its network to provide seamless, high-quality cross-border legal services.

With extensive experience in industries including renewable energy, automotive, advanced manufacturing, consumer goods and services, chemicals, mining, pharmaceuticals, real estate, medical and healthcare, HHP has developed in-depth expertise that ensures practical and industry-specific solutions. This combination of technical expertise and industry focus has solidified HHP's position as a trusted partner for both multinational corporations and Chinese enterprises expanding globally.

Practice Areas

HHP’s core practice areas include:

• M&A & Restructuring
• Dispute Resolution
• Corporate
• Competition Compliance
• Trade Compliance
• Cybersecurity & Data Compliance
• Labour & Employment
• Intellectual Property
• Construction

Key Practice Highlights

M&A & Restructuring

• Expert guidance across all stages of domestic and cross-border M&A, restructuring, and joint ventures.
• Extensive experience across industries including renewable energy, automotive, manufacturing, logistics, medical and healthcare.
• Comprehensive legal services include structuring, due diligence, negotiation, documentation, and regulatory approvals.
• The firm is also actively engaged in outbound investments under the Belt and Road Initiative, supporting Chinese enterprises in navigating global markets.

Dispute Resolution

• Expertise in handling disputes related to investment, financing, equity, corporate governance, trusts, asset management, and securities.
• Successfully represented domestic and international clients in courts, government agencies, and arbitration institutions across China, with two cases recognised as Model Cases by the Supreme People’s Court.
• Specialises in complex commercial disputes, including enforcement actions, crisis management, and emergency response.
• Strong track record in financial disputes involving complex financial products, non-performing assets, and cutting-edge issues such as umbrella trusts, multi-layered investments, and trustee responsibilities.

Compliance

HHP’s compliance practice is one of its core strengths, addressing the full spectrum of legal and regulatory challenges faced by businesses:

Competition Compliance

• Advises on anti-monopoly filings, regulatory trainings, and compliance strategies under China’s Anti-Monopoly Law.
• Assists multinational clients in responding to government actions and defending complex anti-monopoly cases.

Cross-Border Compliance

• Designs and implements comprehensive compliance frameworks for Chinese enterprises operating internationally, addressing key risks across industries.
• Supports businesses with market entry compliance, employment management, anti-bribery programs, supply chain due diligence, and brand protection in foreign jurisdictions.

Cybersecurity & Data Compliance

• Advises on China’s evolving data protection laws, including the Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, and Personal Information Protection Law.
• Services include cybersecurity risk management, cross-border data transfer compliance, and data governance frameworks.

Trade Compliance

• Offers solutions for navigating customs regulations, export controls, and sanctions compliance.
• Provides tailored compliance risk assessments, policy implementation, and training programs for multinational clients.

Financial Services

• Advises financial institutions on trust and asset management, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Expertise in complex financial products, including PPN issuance, syndicated loans, cross-border securities, and innovative financing solutions.

Corporate

• Trusted legal partner for multinational corporations, particularly in regulated industries such as healthcare, life sciences, mining, and direct selling.
• Provides comprehensive services in corporate governance, compliance audits, and operational risk management.

Foreign Direct Investment

• Provides one-stop legal solutions for foreign investors establishing business operations in China, with over a decade of experience.
• Expertise spans entity setup, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory for multinational corporations.

Labour & Employment

• Offers tailored legal solutions for labour restructuring during M&A, workforce downsizing, and employment disputes.
• Recognised for expertise in navigating sensitive employment issues, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.

Construction

• Delivers full-scale legal support for infrastructure and industrial construction projects, including cross-border developments.
• Specialises in Belt and Road Initiative projects, offering innovative solutions to complex construction challenges.

Intellectual Property

• Advises on trademark registration, enforcement, licensing agreements, and comprehensive strategies for safeguarding intellectual assets.
• Skilled in handling civil, criminal, and administrative procedures related to trade secret theft, counterfeit goods, unfair competition, and market reputation defence, ensuring robust protection of clients’ intellectual property rights and commercial value.