Healthcare (PRC Firms) | Greater China Region

Global Law Office is a full-service powerhouse firm with a notable practice that offers longstanding experience in the healthcare sector, working with high-profile domestic and international pharmaceutical corporates. It is widely recognised for its expertise assisting clients in the pharmaceutical and medical arenas on M&A, joint ventures, funding, IP, licensing and regulatory matters. The law firm is well placed to handle internal and government investigations as well as anti-bribery matters in the health sector. It demonstrates wider strengths in areas including dispute settlement and compliance programmes. Global Law Office also contributes to research projects and advises on legislative procedures relating to healthcare regulations. The practice counts CARsgen Therapeutics Holdings, CanSino Bio and Jemincare Group among its clients.

The respected life sciences and healthcare team at Fangda Partners has a strong track record in a variety of transactions and contentious issues. Fangda is a well-known full-service firm advising both international and local clients on the healthcare industry. Its clients include high-profile pharmaceutical and biotech companies, private equity firms and blue-chip medical device companies. Leveraging the firm's wider expertise, the team is well experienced in handling IP, M&A, capital markets and regulatory compliance as well as government investigation and enforcement matters. The practice's key clients include BeiGene, Visen Pharmaceuticals and MediTrust Health.

Han Kun Law Offices houses a robust team that advises international and domestic clients on a range of corporate matters relating to the healthcare sector. The firm is especially recognised for its expertise in handling investment and financing matters for an array of pharmaceutical companies as well as capital funds. It is also well placed to handle downstream capital markets work, especially in relation to Hong Kong listings. Han Kun shows an increasing presence in the regulatory area, representing pharmaceutical companies in compliance matters. Its clientele includes Wallaby Medical Holding, NeuShen Therapeutics and Suzhou Abogen Bioscience.

King & Wood Mallesons has a prominent healthcare and pharmaceuticals team which advises an impressive client base of international and local investors in the industry. The team is well experienced in handling corporate, investment, capital market and IP matters as well as regulatory and licensing matters, and is especially skilled in cross-border transactions. It acts for clients from sectors including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, health insurance and medical service providers, such as Boehringer Ingelheim, Shanghai Brighten Optix Vision Technology and Mega Genomics. The law firm offers expertise in contentious matters in the healthcare space, notably in relation to IP infringements and corporate investigation issues.

Zhong Lun Law Firm maintains a notable healthcare and life sciences practice in the market, advising a wide spectrum of medical and pharmaceutical companies on corporate and capital market matters as well as compliance issues. The team is frequently engaged by clients on investigation and licensing work as well as dispute resolution. It is also equipped to advise on financing and restructuring deals. The law firm is well regarded for its expert handling of patent infringement, prosecution and enforcement in the healthcare sphere. Its clientele encompassesMSD China Holding, Evopoint Biosciences and Yantai Yitai Pharmaceutical Technology.

Tahota Law Firm fields an emerging practice in the healthcare sector, with a strong offering in Sichuan province. It is recognised for its focus on handling medical disputes and transactional issues, and is increasingly active in the IP sphere. Its expertise in medical negligence litigation is frequently sought after by a number of hospitals at all levels, those based in South-Western China in particular. The team also advises on general business and risk management matters.

Tian Yuan Law Firm houses an experienced team acting for healthcare providers, as well as biotech and pharmaceutical companies. It is particularly active in financing transactions and investments. The firm offers further strength in the intellectual property, dispute resolution and regulatory spaces. It possesses wider expertise in IPO and M&A matters. BayOmics, ViborniX and Beauty Farm Medical and Health Industry are examples of its clients.

Zhonglun W&D Law Firm possesses an established practice with a nationwide scope, handling a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious healthcare matters. It is also well regarded for its deft handling of matters relating to pharmaceutical and medical devices. The firm is well equipped to advise on related areas such as food and medical care regulations. Zhonglun W&D also offers compliance-related training and assists clients with establishing compliance systems. Its key clients include China Telecom Medical Health Technology, Chengdu Sintanovo Biological Technology and Chengdu Syncor Pharmaceutical.

Jingtian & Gongcheng fields a healthcare team that actively assists domestic clients with an array of matters. Its multifaceted practice spans M&A, financing and licensing transactions. The team is particularly noted for its handling of IPOs. It serves biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies as well as healthcare operators, such as Yangtze River Pharmaceutical Group, Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical and Zhejiang CONBA Pharmaceutical.

Llinks Law Offices offers expert advice on transactional matters in the healthcare legal market. The firm is noted for its strength in capital markets mandates, assisting many domestic corporates with their listings. In addition to investment and financings, it also advises domestic clients on IP disputes and licensing transactions. Its client roster features Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences, Shanghai Henlius Biotech and Alihealth.