Tag: China

Han Kun Law Offices and JunHe have advised Meituan on its dual‑currency offshore bond issuance worth USD3 billion

As global finance integrates, Chinese firms often secure offshore loans or bonds backed by outbound domestic guarantees

Zhong Lun Law Firm advised Fujian Funeng on a record RMB3.8 billion convertible bond listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange

Tahota Law Firm launches a Suzhou office to boost its Yangtze River Delta presence and nationwide legal service network

China strengthens training rules for corporate counsel

King & Wood Mallesons is advising Huaihe Energy on its RMB11.69bn (USD1.64bn) acquisition of a power subsidiary

Lawyers and PR teams now work hand in hand to manage corporate crises, blending legal precision with strategic communication to protect brands and trust

Han Kun Law Offices has hired Eric Zhang as a partner in Shanghai, bringing 17 years of legal experience

China’s Cybersecurity Law was revised on 28 October, its first update since taking effect in 2017

TSMP Law hired former MAS deputy director Harsharan Kaur to lead its investigations and financial regulatory practice

Veteran lawyer Wang Weidong has joined Jingtian & Gongcheng in Beijing as a partner, bringing more than 30 years of experienc

Commerce & Finance Law Offices has launched a new Chongqing office led by partner Liao Jun, expanding its presence in Southwest China

Chinese victims in the 61,000 bitcoin Lantian Gerui scam may gain extra compensation after UK court progress, marking a key step in cross-border recovery efforts

Jingtian & Gongcheng and Commerce & Finance advised Eswin on its RMB4.6b (USD634.5m) SSE Star Market listing

A top court judge says the Supreme People’s Court will refine judicial review and boost arbitration after law revision

Davis Polk, C&F, Harneys, Linklaters and Jingtian & Gongcheng advised JST Group on its HKD2.09bn HKEX IPO on 21 Oct

IOMed, inaugurated in Hong Kong, has appointed former justice secretary Teresa Cheng as its first secretary-general

CSRC issued revised corporate governance rules to strengthen conduct and oversight among listed companies

Harneys hired partner Ben McCosker to its Shanghai office, boosting its litigation and restructuring strength

Grandway Law Offices has hired Liu Zhiwei and Cao Jian as partners in Shenzhen and Suzhou to boost its IP practice

Market shakeups lead to increasingly complex dispute issues and novel investor strategies to resolve them

MoFo advised SoftBank on its USD5.4bn acquisition of ABB’s robotics unit, with Freshfields advising ABB

Davis Polk, KWM and Jingtian & Gongcheng advised Horizon Robotics on its HKD6.4b share placement and top-up arrangement

This article systematically analyses prevailing judicial trends and compliance essentials, offering practical strategies for risk isolation and contract management

Enterprises face rising criminal and compliance risks, highlighting the need for stronger legal safeguards and risk prevention

Effective evidence submission is essential to proving legal facts and ensuring fair arbitration outcomes in China

Law reform bodies play key roles in updating legal systems in common law jurisdictions and the PRC

China’s legal overhaul compels internet giants to follow new competition rules, reshaping platform and consumer power

Dacheng Law Offices hired Che Xuan as counsel in Beijing, strengthening services for multinational and foreign clients

Han Kun Law Offices has hired Zhang Dong at its Shenzhen office to strengthen the dispute resolution practice

Zhong Lun Law Firm hired Yang Li as a partner in Beijing to strengthen its bankruptcy and restructuring practice

Revised Arbitration Law boosts arbitrators’ autonomy while raising practitioner standards to meet global levels

The article explores how civil and criminal laws intersect in financial disputes, emphasizing asset recovery, liability, and litigation strategy

Dispute resolution unlocked: Finding your business’ perfect fit

Financial investors face rising M&A fraud risks and need stronger legal safeguards

Businesses face rising administrative risks and need smart dispute resolution strategies

The article examines the liability boundaries of dual controllers, de facto and shadow directors under China’s revised Company Law

CSRC and Ministry of Finance propose raising whistleblower rewards to RMB1m, with consultation open until 30 Oct

Linklaters, Fangda, and Jingtian advised on Alibaba’s USD3.2b zero-coupon convertible senior notes offering

As capital markets resurrect, how can businesses capitalise on opportunities amid risks and nagging uncertainties?

Hylands boosted its competition practice by hiring Adrian Emch as senior counsel and Lyu Qing as partner in Shanghai

Artificial intelligence (AI) has started to revolutionise many workplaces and businesses

With rising competition and patent infringements, resolving disputes swiftly and efficiently is now a key concern for firms

In recent years, M&A in the global biopharmaceutical sector has remained highly active

Chinese firm with Pakistan office shares insights for pharma groups and investors eyeing Pakistan’s healthcare market

Reed Smith hires Ji Jieni as partner in Shanghai and Hong Kong to strengthen its global regulatory enforcement team

Jia Yuan, Zhong Lun, KWM and Haiwen advise on HEC’s RMB28b acquisition of WinTrix DC, China’s biggest data centre M&A

NHSA’s late-2024 policies aim to boost commercial insurance via public health insurance, marking a new phase in China’s system

Charles Russell Speechlys has expanded its corporate practice by hiring ex-Squire Patton Boggs partners Francis Li and Wendy Fong in HK

Fangda Partners has hired former Milbank chief representative in China, Shepard Liu, to join its Beijing office

Asia’s patent systems are evolving to balance innovation and local policy

Anli Partners has entered Dubai by allying with boutique firm Sulaiman Al-Naqbi, riding the wave of Chinese global expansion

China’s Supreme People’s Court issued a judicial interpretation, the “new social insurance rule”, effective 1 Sept 2025

Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping China's business landscape

Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape

DOCVIT Law Firm allied with Hong Kong’s Loong & Yeung to boost capital markets, litigation, arbitration, and family wealth

Experts analyse emerging trends in the evolving international sanctions landscape and share response solutions

Elite lawyers unpack pivotal cases that reshaped their legal world view, revealing the crucibles that forge top legal minds

JD.com to acquire German electronics retailer Ceconomy for EUR2.2b, among the largest Chinese deals in Europe

How can multinationals adapt as China strengthens its anti-foreign sanction defences?

M&A key updates from Taiwan, India, Japan, South Korea, China and Thailand

A comparison of legal developments for the use of autonomous vehicles in mainland China and Taiwan

As the State Council releases new rules countering foreign sanctions, this article explains details of their scope, specific measures and accountability mechanisms.

Mainland China, Japan and Taiwan to strengthen enforcement against anti-competitive behaviour

China tightens antitrust rules with AML reforms and stricter enforcement

Sanctions, export controls, and countermeasures now shape global business beyond diplomacy and trade policy

Linklaters has announced that Tien-yo Chao is to join the firm’s China practice

E-Town Semiconductor raises RMB2.5bn in Star Market debut with help from KWM and Zhong Lun Law Firm

Legal work in Asia's insurance sector is rising amid regulatory shifts and global disruptions

Hylands Law Firm has hired real estate and construction legal veteran Sarah Gao as a partner to join its Beijing office

Alvin Sin joins Appleby as partner in Shanghai and legal manager in Hong Kong

Commerce & Finance advised CCB on its RMB105 billion A-share private placement to the Ministry of Finance to boost core capital

Anli Partners has hired You Bailu and Xu Haibo as partners for their Shanghai and Hangzhou branches respecitvely.

Wintell & Co hires data compliance specialist David Luo Chengjie as a partner in the firm’s Beijing office

Grandblue completes the privatisation of Canvest with involvement from KWM, Harneys, Paul Weiss and Conyers Dill & Pearman

Anta Sports has acquired German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin for USD290 million, with legal advice from Morgan Lewis and Latham & Watkins

DaHui Lawyers adds PE partner Jason Song to its Shanghai team

China Power restructures USD3.8bn in assets to boost clean energy focus

Zhongce Rubber Group has raised RMB4.07bn on the main boards in Shanghai on 5 June, marking the largest IPO in the A-share market so far since 2024

Asian regions top White & Case-QMUL arbitration survey, challenging Eurocentric dominance in global dispute hubs

Jia Yuan adds 4 capital markets lawyers in HK & Beijing to expand its cross-border finance team

BAC launches new Med-Arb Expedited Rules for faster dispute resolution

K&L Gates hires Greater China IPO expert Janney Chong in Hong Kong

JunHe has hired veteran cross-border lawyer Kenneth Zhou to strengthen its international legal services

China passes VAT Law on 25 Dec 2024; to take effect on 1 Jan 2026

John Quinn discusses Quinn Emanuel's success in dispute resolution amid US-China tensions

GLO hires four new partners in Chengdu, Shanghai, Shenzhen & Beijing, boosting regional and practice capabilities

Xu Feifan moves with her 24-member team from TianTong’s Shanghai branch to Think Law Firm after five years

Baker McKenzie FenXun hires four Wilson Sonsini experts for its Greater China team

Top GCs explore turning compliance into a growth driver, leveraging tech for business empowerment and ushering in a new era of financial compliance

China's new personal information compliance audit measures will take effect on May 1, 2025

In a BAC/BIAC tech dispute case, the tribunal granted an interim measure based on the claimant’s application

Skadden, Han Kun, Jingtian & Gongcheng, and Davis Polk advised Baidu on its USD1.48bn offshore bond issuance

Nanshan Aluminium International debuts on HKEX, raising USD310m for its parent, Nanshan Aluminium

BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley boosts China investment ties while securing new growth in Asia amid geopolitical shifts

Wilson Sonsini, based in Silicon Valley, confirms closing its Beijing office after deciding not to renew its lease

DeHeng, Reed Smith, JunHe & Cleary Gottlieb advise BYD on HKD43.5B share sale, the auto sector's largest in a decade

Mixue Group raised HKD3.46 billion in its HKEX debut

Yongwen Law Firm names Tang Yuewen as Shenzhen executive director to boost real estate and financial practice

After Sun Kai and Xu Yilin left Skadden's Beijing office, a source says partners will relocate from Hong Kong and Shanghai

Deacons hired Michael Sinn, a corporate finance partner, expanding its team for the second time this year