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, the Middle East, 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.

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. It also advises local governments on urbanisation PPP mandates.

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.

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 on 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.

Fangda Partners demonstrates an impressive track record in the project and infrastructure sector, with a team of experts who are active on high-profile matters. Its well-trained team boasts solid knowledge of advising on the full-cycle development of energy, transportation and environmental governance projects. It is also a popular choice for project financings and cross-border acquisitions and investments.

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.

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 for overseas projects and investments. Guantao also assists with urban redevelopment PPP matters.

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.

DeHeng Law Offices has an established reputation in the projects and infrastructure space. Its extensive knowledge spans transportation construction, natural resources management and industrial zone development. Its team is proficient in assisting with urbanisation projects across the nation, additionally specialising in public health work. The team has a noticeable presence in the Middle East, thanks to its UAE-qualified team members.

Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm is recognised for its strength in assisting clients with a wide range of project matters with its deep knowledge of railway, urbanisation and energy projects, including PPP structures. The team is a trusted counsel for international joint-development agreements, EPC contacts and BOT arrangements. Its transactional expertise is sought after by Chinese energy companies for cross-border acquisitions and investments. The team’s footprint covers multiple jurisdictions, including Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.

Jingtian & Gongcheng boasts noticeable experience in the project arena by leveraging the firm's top-drawer expertise in corporate/M&A and capital market practices. The team is skilled at offering full-chain advisory to a wide range of projects. Its dexterity in cross-border acquisitions and investments is highly sought after by high-profile buyers and investors to deal with transactions in the energy and infrastructure area globally, including its recent footprints in Central and South-Eastern Asia, Africa and Latin America. The firm frequently advises major energy and construction groups on fundraising mandates, including public listings, bond issuances and securitisation product issuances.

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.