Corporate/Commercial: Guangdong: Non-contentious (PRC Firms) | Greater China Region

China Commercial Law Firm is equipped with a deep bench of respected practitioners in the domestic and Hong Kong capital markets spaces. It assists both public and private sector clients with a plethora of NEEQ listings, A-share IPOs and major asset restructurings. The team is regularly entrusted with governmental mandates in the region. It also handles commercial, civil and criminal litigation as well as customs issues.

Dacheng Law Offices is a prominent firm with a national network of offices. The Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Nanjing offices field particularly strong corporate/commercial offerings. Dacheng's Guangdong team is especially skilled in real estate development projects and M&A transactions. It is well regarded for its capabilities in commercial dispute resolution, including arbitration and insolvency cases. Its broad bench offers experience in handling contentious and non-contentious matters concerning M&A, equity transfers and debt issuances.

DeHeng Law Offices is a respected firm offering comprehensive corporate services to both domestic and international clients. It houses a deep bench of specialists in its Shenzhen office. Its expertise covers a broad array of issues including M&A, investment, joint venture establishment and investment funds. The Guangdong-based DeHeng team is particularly adept at handling both A-share and H-share issuances, representing issuers and underwriters. It is further experienced in dispute resolution, intellectual property, employment and real estate.

Jingtian & Gongcheng is a respected national firm with a strong corporate practice in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The practice is highly regarded for its dexterity in assisting with acquisitions, private equity and Hong Kong listings. It maintains an active presence on domestic and overseas bond issuances. The firm also possesses respected dispute resolution capabilities. The Guangdong-based teams are highly sought after by domestic corporations and financial institutions.

King & Wood Mallesons is a highly reputed nationwide powerhouse with a sizeable bench on the East Coast, including Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Zhuhai. It regularly advises large SOEs and private companies on a full range of corporate matters, such as capital markets issuances, M&A, restructurings and bankruptcies. The law firm offers expertise in a range of dispute resolution mandates, including in finance, patents and trade marks. It remains a go-to choice for financial institution clients for a full spectrum of corporate and commercial transactions. The team maintains a standout offering in IPOs for both regional and national clients. It is increasingly active on construction and infrastructure projects in Shenzhen. It is also noteworthy for the depth of its experience in multi-jurisdictional matters.

Zhong Lun Law Firm is a prestigious firm which displays considerable strength across a variety of disciplines, including M&A, capital markets and projects. The Guangzhou and Shenzhen teams stand out for their experience in handling debt and equity issuances on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange as well as overseas investments. It is additionally well regarded for its prowess in corporate matters such as M&A, joint ventures, restructuring and financing. Its clientele includes leading entities in various sectors such as TMT, financial services and real estate.

AllBright Law Offices is well regarded in the market for its deep bench and high-quality partnership. The corporate team is particularly well reputed in the field of capital markets, covering domestic IPOs as well as bonds and notes. The firm has additional strength in commercial disputes as well as M&A. The Guangdong-based branch is particularly active in disputes relating to securities and investment transactions. The practice maintains a network of offices in the East Coast region, notably in Fuzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Nanjing. It counts major state-owned firms as well as private companies among its regular clients.

Commerce & Finance Law Offices enters the Guangdong tables this year on the back of its impressive IPO practice in the Greater Bay Area as well as its strength in M&A deals. It is regularly sought out by large national companies in the pharmaceutical and automotive industries.

Fangda Partners has a sizeable presence in the corporate sphere, regularly advising multinational corporations and state-owned entities. Operating from its Shenzhen and Guangzhou offices, the team exhibits a flair for representing issuers and sponsors in capital markets transactions, including domestic equity and debt issuances, as well as M&A and financing mandates. Fangda also offers capability in commercial disputes.

Global Law Office demonstrates strong involvement in the Guangdong corporate market. The firm is recognised for its capital markets offering, handling IPOs on the Nasdaq and Hong Kong stock exchanges. The team also ably handles debt issuances. Its broad commercial knowledge covers financing, acquisitions and IP mandates, with experience representing entities from a variety of industries.

Sundial Law Firm is an experienced local team with a longstanding reputation in the Guangdong region. The corporate team is singled out for its specialist knowledge of the A-share market and is skilled at handling both equity and debt issuances. It receives frequent mandates advising local clients on transactions involving overseas listings and the Shenzhen and Hong Kong Stock exchanges.

Kangda Law Firm garners a strong reputation for counselling clients on investment, financing and fund establishment matters. It is a counsel of choice among corporate issuers on domestic IPOs. It houses specialists across its offices in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. The firm attracts clients from various sectors, including financial services, chemicals and real estate.

Wang Jing & GH Law Firm is a boutique firm that has carved out a reputation for itself in real estate development. The team is also capable and active on complex commercial development and dispute resolution matters, particularly with regard to urbanisation and intellectual property. The firm has footholds in Los Angeles and Bangkok.

Jincheng Tongda & Neal fields a recognised team based in Shenzhen and Guangzhou. The practice is known for its offering in the capital markets and corporate space, especially in domestic and overseas IPOs, investment and acquisition deals. Its client roster includes entities in the technology, food and beverages and financial services sectors. It also provides assistance on contentious cases.

Yingke Law Firm houses a robust commercial practice in Guangdong. The firm is experienced in handling commercial disputes, administrative litigation and IP matters. It is particularly notable for its expertise in infrastructure, construction and real estate. The team is also sought after by corporates in the finance, insurance and technology industries.