Projects & Infrastructure (PRC Firms) | Greater China Region

King & Wood Mallesons remains a go-to team for international instructions, due to its excellent history of advising on cross-border projects. The team offers experience advising on projects in a range of jurisdictions from South-East Asia and the Middle East to Europe and South America. It is regularly instructed by major energy corporations, metro companies, financial institutions and capital funds on a range of projects. The law firm is adept at handling cross-border railway and conventional and renewable energy projects, assisting a number of SOEs. The practice is also recognised for its presence in domestic projects and has particularly impressive expertise in the project finance arena. Its key clients include Shanghai Metro Assets Investment Management, Huadian New Energy Development and The Three Gorges.

Zhong Lun Law Firm is well recognised for its comprehensive offering on a variety of project and infrastructure issues, with specialist knowledge of EPC, BOT and PPP models. The team assists investors and funds with their investments into various energy, infrastructure and transportation projects. It also offers experience advising on environmental protection projects. Zhong Lun receives an increasing number of instructions, acting for domestic entities on various overseas power plant construction and infrastructure projects such as in South-East Asia and Latin America. It also advises local governments on urbanisation PPP mandates. The practice's key clients include China Resources Land Holdings, China Gezhouba Group and PowerChina Roadbridge Group.

City Development Law Firm houses a team of specialists offering expert advice on a variety of PPP projects and infrastructure mandates, covering transportation, ecology and environment, as well as urbanisation work. The team draws on its national network to advise on projects across the country. Its clientele features domestic investors, state-owned enterprises and government bodies such as China Energy, Shunjie Construction and Shandong Gangwan Construction Group.

Global Law Office is known for its broad legal offering, including advice on the bidding, development and project financing sides of complex infrastructure, energy and transportation projects. It is particularly active on expressway and railway mandates. The team also has a notable track record of handling related disputes, being frequently mandated by domestic engineering corporations and investment firms. Its key clients include Beijing Capital Heat, Huaxia Financial Leasing and The People's Government of Beijing Municipality.

Guantao Law Firm is respected for its deft handling of energy and infrastructure projects, and regularly assists major clients from the power industry with a range of project acquisition, development, operation and financing mandates. The team remains a popular choice for domestic clients on overseas projects and investments. Guantao also assists with urban redevelopment PPP matters. Its clientele includes EAST China Electric Power Design Institute, Suzhou Wujiang Three Gorges Water Environment Comprehensive Management and Rizhao Transportation Energy Development Group.

Sunshine Law Firm is an esteemed boutique recognised for its strengths in energy and natural resources law. The team has a good track record of advising on electricity, renewable energy and nuclear power projects. It is equipped to handle domestic energy and infrastructure EPC and BOT mandates, and is increasingly active on international projects. Its stellar client base includes state-owned energy entities and engineering groups such as China Nuclear Huineng (Zhejiang) New Energy, China Energy Engineering Corporation Zhejiang Thermal Power Construction and State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Investment and Operation.

Dacheng Law Offices fields a notable team that advises on project and infrastructure projects. The firm is experienced in handling PPP projects and related disputes, and has been particularly active in highway, transportation and waste water-related projects of late. It is sought after by a number of domestic construction and engineering groups that often act as social investors in projects. Clients benefit from the firm's strength and knowledge in the construction sector. Key clients of the firm include China Railway Culture and Tourism Investment Group, Zhejiang Construction Engineering Group and China Civil Aviation Airport Construction Group.

Wang Jing & GH Law Firm fields an accomplished team that possesses expertise in handling domestic projects. The Guangzhou-based team is particularly active on urban renewal projects and disputes stemming from construction contracts. The practice counts China Railway Eryuan Engineering Group, Guangzhou Haizhu Urban Renewal and KWG Group Holdings among its clients.