Corporate/M&A (PRC Firms) | Global

Fangda Partners maintains its leading market position, demonstrating impressive experience in handling big-ticket M&A. Its corporate department frequently acts on complex, cross-border mandates for an enviable roster of clients, including PCCW, Gaolin Capital and China Mobile Capital. The team's sector specialisms include TMT, financial services, real estate and utilities, and it is also adept at advising on private equity deals, venture capital investments and financing transactions. Fangda is widely admired for the impressive scope of its team and capabilities.

Han Kun Law Offices is highly recommended for its experience acting on complex M&A deals, especially in the TMT sector. Han Kun lawyers are entrusted by clients in heavyweight cross-border and domestic transactions. Its client roster includes startups, multinationals and listed companies, counting tech giants like Tencent and JD among its key clients. It also boasts a sizeable team of multilingual M&A specialists.

AllBright Law Offices showcases a good track record in acting on big-ticket transactions. Its corporate, commercial and M&A practice group has a comprehensive offering spanning acquisition, restructuring, foreign direct investment and general corporate matters. It routinely represents domestic and international clients from the infrastructure, financial services, construction and biotechnology sectors. The firm's client roster includes Shanghai International Airport, China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage and China Resources Sanjiu Pharmaceutical. The firm not only possesses a national network but also an international office in London by teaming up with Bird & Bird. It is particularly well regarded for its PRC M&A activity in addition to handling transactions throughout the Greater China region.

Llinks Law Offices is a highly regarded Shanghai-based team with notable experience in the TMT, real estate and energy industries. Its corporate department has a strong roster of clients, especially among private equity funds and domestic corporations such as Sinochem International Corporation, China Pacific Insurance and China Molybdenum. The group has proven its prowess in handling cross-border transactions and also offers a sizeable portfolio of high-end domestic transactional work. Its industry expertise covers high technology, in particular the semiconductor industry.

Dacheng Law Offices is a highly reputed outfit with a full-service offering that complements its expertise in M&A transactions. The firm is active on both domestic transactions and outbound investments, representing both private companies and SOEs. It is also able to assist with joint ventures, capital raisings and setting up new business operations, leveraging its network across China. Its clientele includes Foxconn, China Three Gorges and China Eastern Airlines Corporation.

Grandall Law Firm combines depth of knowledge in capital markets with experience in M&A, strategic alliances and restructurings. Its client base includes a number of major companies in shipping and financial services. It plays an active role in the M&A space, utilising its national presence and transactional expertise. It offers prowess in both domestic M&A and cross-border investments. The firm acts for clients such as Wangsu Science & Technology, HC SemiTek Corporation and Zhejiang Chint Electrics.

Jia Yuan Law Offices has a robust team that is active on cross-border acquisitions and sizeable domestic mergers. The firm is also noted for its strength in corporate restructuring mandates and leverages additional capital markets expertise. Jia Yuan is often mandated by national SOEs to handle strategic investments and acquisitions. Its high-profile clients include China Shipbuilding Industry Group, Sinoma International Engineering and China Electric Equipment Group.

Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm is a respected team covering asset and equity acquisitions, joint ventures, takeovers and investments. Its sector specialisms include energy and real estate. The firm is noted for the strength of its offering on cross-border M&A transactions. It is often sought after as legal counsel on outbound acquisitions by a number of blue-chip domestic enterprises. The firm includes China Resources Power Holdings, HBIS Group and Chubb Insurance among its major clients.