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Zhitong Zhu

Zhitong Zhu

Greater China Region 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Investment Funds (PRC Firms)

China

2 years ranked

Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (PRC Firms)

China

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Private Equity and Investment Funds; Mergers and Acquisitions; Dispute Resolution

Career

Partner

Clients

This list includes leading global financial institutions, technology giants, premier investment funds, and major corporate groups, such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Temasek, IBM, Sequoia Capital, CDH Investments, SAIF Investment Fund, Cinda Capital, Alibaba Group, China Development Bank Financial (CDB Financial), CITIC Jinshi Investment, ICBC Financial Asset Investment, Hongtai Fund, Hangtou Fund, Cultural & Creative Industry Funds, Everbright Trust, Minmetals Trust, Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC), Zhengtong Group, and Beijing Construction Engineering Group.

Work Highlights

Advised on cross-border and domestic M&A, strategic investments, and joint ventures for multinational corporations and leading Chinese enterprises.Represented sovereign wealth funds, global bulge bracket investment banks, and top-tier venture capital/private equity firms in their complex investments and fund formation activities in China.Provided full legal support for major state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and large corporate groups in strategic financing, asset restructuring, and major project development.Acted for prominent trust companies and financial institutions in structuring and establishing various investment funds and asset management products.

Experience

A proven track record of providing sophisticated legal counsel to a prestigious client base comprising major state-owned financial institutions, leading market-driven investment funds, and prominent industrial capitals.

Deeply involved in a wide array of complex transactions, from early-stage venture capital to mature-stage buyouts, and involving both RMB and USD-denominated fund structures.

Particularly adept at navigating and providing practical, solution-oriented legal advice for transactions with stringent compliance requirements related to state-owned asset supervision, market access regulations, and foreign exchange controls.

Education

Nankai University

Master of Laws

2003 - 2006

Tianjin University

Bachelor of Laws

1999 - 2003

Awards

Band3 Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (PRC Firms)

Chambers

2025

Band3 Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (PRC Firms)

Chambers

2024

Band3 Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (PRC Firms)

Chambers

2023

Band3 Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (PRC Firms)

Chambers

2022

Band 4 Investment Funds (PRC Firms)

Chambers

2025

Key sectors

Energy and UtilitiesFinancial ServicesHealth and Life SciencesIndustrials, Engineering and ManufacturingTechnology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Greater China Region

Investment Funds (PRC Firms) - China

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Zhu Zhitong of Hylands Law Firm is highly sought after for her expertise in the private funds space. She has represented an impressive list of clients in fundraising, fund structuring, fund establishment and investments in funds. Additionally, she offers expertise in equity repurchase disputes.

领先律师

朱志彤律师（浩天律师事务所）因其在私募基金领域的专业知识而备受追捧。她在筹款、基金结构、基金设立和基金投资方面代表了令人印象深刻的客户名单。此外，她还提供股权回购纠纷方面的专业知识。

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Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (PRC Firms) - China

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Zhu Zhitong is a dynamic financial services lawyer who is active on a range of private equity investments, representing both investment funds and target companies. She also advises on debt and equity financing as well as M&A transactions.
领先律师
朱志彤律师是一位充满活力的金融服务律师，活跃于一系列私募股权投资领域，代表投资基金和目标公司。她还就债务和股权融资以及并购交易提供咨询。
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Ms Zhu is approachable, highly professional and also possesses a litigation mindset.

    Investment Funds (PRC Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • Ms Zhu stands out among her peers for her agile legal thinking and sharp commercial insight.

    Investment Funds (PRC Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • 其敏捷的法律思维及敏锐的商业眼光让朱律师在同行中脱颖而出。

    Investment Funds (PRC Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • 朱律师态度好，专业能力强，兼具诉讼思维。

    Investment Funds (PRC Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • She is renowned for her professionalism and efficiency. Her agile legal thinking and business acumen distinguish her from peers. She skilfully incorporates clients' needs into legal provisions.

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (PRC Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • 她在业内以专业、高效知名。敏捷的法律思维及敏锐的商业眼光让朱律师在同行中脱颖而出，她能够将客户的需求巧妙地落实在法律条款中。

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (PRC Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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