Carol Sun

Carol Sun is a partner at JunHe LLP, based in Shanghai, China, focusing on cross-border regulatory and compliance matters, particularly in investigations and China data and technology regulation.

She advises multinational and Chinese clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional regulatory matters, with particular experience in government and internal investigations involving China. Her work typically forms part of broader cross-border matters, where she leads or advises on China-related issues, including anti-corruption, sanctions, and national security reviews. She is also regularly engaged in sensitive internal investigations, including matters involving senior management.

Carol has developed a practice in China data security and cross-border data compliance, advising on personal information protection, cross-border data transfers, and regulatory requirements in cross-border transactions and operations. She also advises on data and AI-related due diligence in cross-border M&A transactions, particularly in technology-driven sectors, and on the impact of China data regulation on deal structuring and post-closing integration.

She focuses on regulatory issues at the intersection of data and technology, including AI governance, security assessments, and China’s evolving framework on technology and data export controls.