Competition/Antitrust (PRC Firms) | Greater China Region

Fangda Partners houses a robust antitrust team that enjoys increasing prominence and offers talent in both domestic and international competition law matters. The team handles high-profile antitrust investigations and litigation in China, while continuing to demonstrate significant ability in merger filings for cross-border M&A transactions. The firm maintains a varied roster of clients in the hi-tech, electronics, chemicals and financial services industries. The team is regularly mandated to handle multibillion-dollar merger filings and called upon to deal with compliance matters.

King & Wood Mallesons possesses an accomplished antitrust practice offering one-stop competition services ranging from merger control filings to regulatory and compliance issues. The firm remains a popular choice among domestic and multinational clients for antitrust administrative investigations as well as civil antitrust litigation. The team acts for Chinese conglomerates and blue-chip multinationals in the automotive, manufacturing and retail industries and is also active on antitrust mandates for multinationals. The firm draws on its global expertise to provide advice on multi-jurisdictional matters.

T&D Associates fields a go-to, dedicated competition law practice for challenging merger control filing issues arising from cross-border transactions, including reviews launched by regulators. The firm is known for its deep understanding of changing regulations and is trusted by domestic and international clients from an array of sectors such as the semiconductor, healthcare and chemical industries. The team routinely advises clients on PRC antitrust law and acts as PRC counsel to European and US blue-chip corporations on merger filings.

Zhong Lun Law Firm fields a sizeable competition law team with resources on hand across its Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou offices. The firm offers wide-ranging expertise in the antitrust sphere, covering merger control filings, investigations and litigation. The team represents clients in contentious antitrust issues both nationally and locally. It acts for clients from the technology and manufacturing industries as well as the chemicals sector and is increasingly active advising corporations on the compliance aspect.

AnJie Broad Law Firm's highly commended competition law team has key strengths in administrative investigations, antitrust litigation and merger control filings. Its expertise attracts prominent international and local clients in the semiconductor, automotive, energy, financial services and aviation sectors. The team is further noted for its familiarity with the chemical industry and is also familiar with price cartel issues and proficient in advising on antitrust issues concerning IP matters.

Han Kun Law Offices enjoys a robust reputation for its antitrust expertise and is applauded for its strength in M&A, merger control filings and compliance work. The firm is additionally noted for its experience with investigations and antitrust litigation and is well placed to handle antitrust issues in connection with joint venture establishment. The team acts for clients in a variety of sectors, including private equity firms and semiconductor and automotive manufacturers. The team is also active in the e-commerce sector on both high-value mergers and sensitive antitrust investigations.

Tian Yuan Law Firm's renowned competition department maintains a busy practice acting for international and domestic entities. The team handles big-ticket M&A transactions and also represents clients facing investigations and litigation regarding abuse of dominance. The firm is recognised for its contributions in drafting and amending antitrust laws and regulations. The team is increasingly active acting for clients in the sensitive semiconductor space.

Dacheng Law Offices is a full-service firm that provides antitrust legal services for clients in industries ranging from the internet sector to biotechnology companies. The firm's antitrust teams operate mainly from the network's Beijing and Shanghai offices. The team offers particularly noted expertise in managing responses to anti-cartel and administrative monopoly investigations and is also experienced in merger filings involving joint ventures and M&A deals.

DaHui Lawyers enjoys growing market recognition in the competition law space. The team is sought out for its expertise in handling merger filings, remedy implementation and reviews related to cross-border M&A transactions and joint ventures. The team advises domestic clients on competition compliance issues and antitrust investigations and regularly assists clients from the financial services, automotive and technology sectors, among others.

DeHeng Law Offices has a solid and compact competition law offering that handles merger filings and antitrust investigations for corporate clients ranging from the real estate to the engineering equipment sector. The firm leverages a strong domestic and cross-border M&A practice as part of its antitrust law offering and possesses additional expertise in cases relating to abuse of dominance.

Global Law Office maintains active involvement in the competition law arena. The firm attracts attention for its merger filing work and handling of anti-monopoly and market dominance investigations. The team is sought after for its ability in antitrust litigation as well, with a client roster featuring domestic and foreign entities from a variety of sectors.

Lifang & Partners' vibrant antitrust team leverages its strong expertise in IP litigation to represent clients in SEP-related litigation involving FRAND issues. The firm is also able to assist with merger control filings and antitrust investigations and additionally offers compliance advice for clients from various sectors including automotive and consumer electronics. The firm includes ENEOS Corporation as one of its key clients.

Beijing Docvit Law Firm advises on a broad range of competition and antitrust matters, with a particular strength in contentious work. The team is well versed in abuse of dominance and differential treatment litigation and frequently represents clients in the technology, media and gaming industries.

FenXun Partners houses a compact antitrust and competition team proficient in antitrust filing matters. As a joint operation of the global Baker McKenzie network, the team is able to leverage such network to assist with cross-border matters and for that reason is regularly mandated by international clients in respect of their Chinese operations.

Haiwen & Partners has a well-regarded competition practice with notable experience in merger control filings for multinationals. The firm also has a solid track record in competition litigation, particularly in defending clients in SEP and abuse of dominance cases. It is a popular choice for clients in sectors such as financial services, IT and manufacturing.

King & Capital Law Firm's antitrust team is known for its work on merger filings as well as IP, often handling infringement issues. The team frequently collaborates with its corporate department to bolster its offering of a one-stop service. It acts for clients in antitrust administrative investigations and litigation and counts both domestic and international corporations among its clientele.

Merits & Tree Law Offices has a notable competition law offering, with significant experience in handling merger control filings before SAMR. Its work also extends to anti-monopoly administrative investigations and civil antitrust litigation. The firm is also active in compliance advisory work for clients in the IT, energy and manufacturing sectors.

Shanghai Lang Yue Law Firm's antitrust team is well integrated with A&O Shearman's global network and is known for handling the merger control aspects of cross-border deals. The firm is also retained by clients seeking competition risk assessments and compliance advice.

Zhao Sheng Law Firm offers a notable corporate team that is well versed in handling merger filings arising from sizeable transactions. It works closely with the market-leading antitrust team of its partner firm Linklaters on high-profile cross-border transactions. The firm is additionally noted for its expertise in remedy implementation for clients and also offers advice on disputes relating to abuse of dominance. The team is experienced in assisting large corporations in a range of sectors including the technology, chemicals and pharmaceuticals industries.