Tag: Zhong Lun Law Firm
Zhong Lun advises Fujian Funeng’s RMB3.8bn bond issuance
Zhong Lun Law Firm advised Fujian Funeng on a record RMB3.8 billion convertible bond listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange
Zhong Lun Hong Kong hires former Sidley Austin partner
Zhong Lun Law Firm’s Hong Kong office expands capital markets team with former Sidley Austin partner Renee Xiong
Research, recalibrate, repeat
Market shakeups lead to increasingly complex dispute issues and novel investor strategies to resolve them
Bankruptcy, restructuring partner rejoins Zhong Lun in Beijing
Zhong Lun Law Firm hired Yang Li as a partner in Beijing to strengthen its bankruptcy and restructuring practice
New partner expands Zhong Lun’s capital markets talent in HK
Zhong Lun expands its capital markets practice with new Hong Kong partner Wu Hao
No time to rest
The Revenue of 111 Chinese law firms depicts a struggling legal market and a rampant race for survival
Firms steer Chery’s HKD9bn IPO in largest carmaker debut for HK
Chery raised HKD9.14b (USD1.2b) in its Hong Kong debut, marking the city’s largest carmaker IPO so far this year
Global Law Office adds pharmaceuticals and financing trio
Global Law Office has recently hired three lawyers to strengthen its life sciences and financing practice
Embracing risk
As capital markets resurrect, how can businesses capitalise on opportunities amid risks and nagging uncertainties?
Firms guide HEC Technology’s RMB28bn WinTriX acquisition
Jia Yuan, Zhong Lun, KWM and Haiwen advise on HEC’s RMB28b acquisition of WinTrix DC, China’s biggest data centre M&A
Firms steer Haier unit’s USD1.8bn stake buy in Autohome
Clifford Chance, KWM, DLA Piper and Zhong Lun advised CARtech on its USD1.8bn acquisition of 43% stake in Autohome
Firms act on Yuzhou’s USD6.7bn offshore debt restructuring
Linklaters, Commerce & Finance and four firms advised on Yuzhou Group’s USD6.68bn offshore debt restructuring
China Business Law Awards 2025
Which Chinese and international law firms have earned client trust through exceptional expertise?
Han Kun, Zhong Lun act on Sino Biopharm’s USD950m LaNova buy
Han Kun and Zhong Lun advised on Sino Biopharm’s USD950m acquisition of cancer drugmaker LaNova Medicines
KWM, Zhong Lun act on E-Town’s RMB2.5bn Star market IPO
E-Town Semiconductor raises RMB2.5bn in Star Market debut with help from KWM and Zhong Lun Law Firm
Fangda onboards partner in Guangzhou
Fangda hires Sun Zhiwei as partner in Guangzhou to strengthen construction, real estate and disputes practices
Firms aid home appliance giant Haier’s RMB2.5bn acquisition
Zhong Lun, Clifford Chance, Grandway advise Haier on RMB2.5bn acquisition of controlling stake in Step Electric
The best of time
Time management remains key in law. How do top lawyers turn minutes into milestones?
Firms act on Kelun-Biotech’s HKD1.9bn H-share placement
Zhong Lun, S&C, Kirkland & Ellis advised on Kelun-Biotech’s HKEX H-share placement raising HKD1.94b (USD250m)
Zhong Lun drives Hygon’s RMB116bn merger with parent Sugon
Zhong Lun advises Hygon on RMB116bn share-swap deal to acquire parent Sugon, a first in China’s A-share market M&A
Market revival?
As Hong Kong IPOs regain momentum, how should mainland China companies navigate this fundraising opportunity?
Regulatory framework of Brazil’s mineral industry
A guide to Brazil’s comprehensive mining regulations and strategic opportunities for foreign investors
Legal challenges, compliance pathways for IPPs in Guinea
Legal challenges and compliance options for independent power producers in Guinea’s electricity sector
Can nominee shareholding arrangements exclude enforcement?
Can nominee shareholding block creditor enforcement? A look at recent Chinese legal developments
Zhong Lun, DeHeng acts on Tianyouwei’s RMB3.7bn Shanghai IPO
Heilongjiang Tianyouwei Electronics raised RMB3.74bn in Shanghai's biggest A-share IPO so far this year
Fearless intent
John Quinn discusses Quinn Emanuel's success in dispute resolution amid US-China tensions
15 remarkable years
CBLJ marks a milestone as founder Kelley Fong reflects on its vision, journey, and guiding ethos for the future
Insolvency: from crisis to reform
China’s slowing economy highlights insolvency challenges, including outdated laws, cross-border issues, and resistance to change
Jones Day recruits two capital markets specialists
Jones Day expands its financial markets team, adding partner Kong Ming and counsel Dominic Sze to its Hong Kong branch
The A-List 2024-25: Rising Stars
When helping clients navigate a complex legal landscape, young elite lawyers have brought fresh ideas and innovative approaches to the table
Uzbekistan’s new power system operating model
Uzbekistan’s energy reforms restructure the electricity market, impacting contracts and investment risks
Strict environmental licensing in Brazil
Environmental licensing in Brazil requires strict compliance with regulations to ensure environmental protection
New exits for shareholders under revised Company Law
The revised Company Law offers new shareholder exit mechanisms, including share repurchase and compulsory deregistration
New major player
Chinese companies are more confident and setting higher standards in cross-border disputes
Resolving the blame game
China’s recent surge of equity-related disputes reflects testing economic times – and the importance of swift, effective resolution
Quintet assists on CR Beverage’s HKD5bn listing
Clifford Chance, Jingtian & Gongcheng, Harneys, Paul Hastings, and Zhong Lun advised on China Resources Beverage’s HKD5bn HKEX debut
Praying for rain
Revenue data from over 100 law firms reveals shifts in China's legal market
Wealth management developments in China
China's shift to high-quality development requires wealth planning for high net worth individuals
Zhong Lun recruits trio to expand Beijing and Shenzhen teams
Zhong Lun Law Firm added senior counsel Sophie Chen in Beijing and partner Li Wei along with senior consultant Ren Ke in Shenzhen
Proceed with caution
China's capital market faces tighter regulation, fewer new listings, and renewed interest in key international markets
Black Sesame debuts in second HK IPO under Chapter 18C
Clifford Chance, Zhong Lun Law Firm, Maples Group, K&L Gates, Wilson Sonsini and JunHe have advised on Black Sesame International’s IPO
China Business Law Awards 2024
China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2023
Zhong Lun adds four heavyweight partners in three offices
Zhong Lun Law Firm has added four partners to its Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu offices
Dispute resolution specialist joins Chance Bridge Partners
Chance Bridge Partners has expanded its dispute resolution team with the addition of Beijing-based partner Yu Jing
Grind and unwind
Long working hours may be part and parcel of the lawyer experience, but it does not have to compromise other pursuits in life
JunHe taps expertise of disputes partner in Beijing
JunHe recruits litigation and arbitration specialist Zhao Zhen to its Beijing team to increase its competitiveness in dispute resolution
Leading the way
Great leadership is irreplaceable, especially in tough market conditions, guiding law firms and young talent through adversity
Investors ride wave of cross-border biomedical acquisitions
Amid the cool capital markets climate, the recent surge in billion-dollar M&A deals involving overseas biomedical companies
Real estate expert joins Shihui in Beijing
Shihui Partners beefs up the firm’s real estate and infrastructure expertise as it welcomes new partner Zhang Xian to its Beijing office
Beijing and HK groups form giant East IP to tap growth
A trio of intellectual property groups in Beijing and Hong Kong have joined forces, incorporating a 36-strong team from Zhong Lun Law Firm
Zhong Lun hires quartet to strengthen three offices
Four partners join Zhong Lun Law Firm, enhancing capital markets, investment, M&A, and dispute resolution in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou
The A-List 2023-24: Rising Stars
When helping clients navigate a complex legal landscape, young elite lawyers have brought fresh ideas and innovative approaches to the table
Back from the brink
China's increasingly mature bankruptcy regime has become a reliable tool for market self-correction
Stephenson Harwood’s China operation opens in Shanghai
Wei Tu Law Firm, Stephenson Harwood’s China joint operation in Guangzhou, has set up its first branch in Shanghai
Shuffling the deck
Enhanced regulations and China/US decoupling challenge China’s private equity, reshuffling the industry amid bleak prospects
Firms act on Ascendent’s USD1.66bn acquisition of Hollysys
Six firms advise on Ascendent Capital Partners' USD1.66bn acquisition of China's Hollysys Automation Technologies, a control system solutions provider
Shuffling the PE deck
Under a harsh winter of exits, senior private equity legal practitioners discuss how to adapt to a maturing regulatory framework and fresh game rules dominated by state-background players
Ex-managing partner of EY’s HK legal arm moves to Yang & Yang
Rossana Chu, former managing partner of EY’s LC Lawyers in Hong Kong, joins Yang & Yang Solicitors, planning a tie-up with East & Concord
The A-List 2023-24: Growth Drivers
Following an extensive survey of market opinion and independent editorial research, China Business Law Journal announces the Growth Drivers in China’s legal market.
Zhong Lun hires four partners to boost capital markets, IP
Zhong Lun Law Firm has welcomed four partners to strengthen its capabilities in the capital markets and intellectual property sectors in the Qingdao, Shanghai and Shenzhen offices
Seven firms assist on first humanoid robot maker’s HK listing
Ashurst, King & Wood Mallesons, Bird & Bird, Guangdong Sun Law Firm, Deacons, Dorsey and Zhong Lun Law Firm have advised on Chinese robot maker UBTech Robotics’ IPO
Mutual enforcement for HK, mainland judgments launches in 2024
New law for mutual recognition of judgments between mainland and Hong Kong to reduce litigation costs, effective Jan 29, 2024
Quartet advises first HK rights issue under China’s new rules
Baker McKenzie, Zhong Lun Law Firm, Linklaters and JunHe advised on Hong Kong-listed Yuexiu Property’s HKD8.36 billion (USD1.07 billion) rights issue
China Business Law Awards (Regional Awards) 2023
China Business Law Journal identifies the leading “branch office” and “homegrown” law firms across different regions.
A regional comparison of real estate markets
What developments are affecting the property sector in often volatile regional markets?
Three firms usher in Chinese enterprises’ reverse takeover
Jia Yuan Law Offices, DeHeng Law Offices, and Zhong Lun Law Firm assisted the spin-off of six design institutes from China Communications Construction Company
Cancer drug firm Adlai Nortye raises USD97.5m in Nasdaq IPO
O’Melveny, Han Kun Law Offices, Maples Group, Latham & Watkins and Zhong Lun Law Firm advised on cancer drug developer Adlai Nortye’s Nasdaq debut
Hard knocks
How did China’s legal market fare in the locked down year of 2022? Our annual survey, featuring 88 leading law firms, reveals the answers
Smart moves
With businesses besieged on multiple fronts, Chinese and international law firms offer tips for survival
Seven law firms act on VIE-structured CheChe’s US de-SPAC
Seven law firms represented the stakeholders on a merger between car insurance company CheChe Technology and blank-cheque enterprise Prime Impact, marking the latest Chinese variable interest entity (VIE) to pursue an overseas listing
Four law firms counsel on HKD5.7bn privatisation of Yitai Coal
Four law firms assisted Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Company (Yitai Coal) in a HKD5.7 billion (USD726 million) H-share buyback offer, making it the largest such privatisation to date
The future is?
What apps, software and websites are proving indispensable for China’s lawyers and in-house counsel?
Huaqin Technology raises USD811.56m on SSE listing
Zhong Lun Law Firm and Haiwen & Partners advised on Huaqin Technology’s IPO on the SSE, raising USD811.56 million from listing 724.25 million A shares
Capital markets specialist joins Zhong Lun as equity partner
Zhong Lun Law Firm adds equity partner Wen Ye to the Shanghai office, strengthening its capital markets, M&A and financing sectors
Chance Bridge welcomes two partners to Shanghai office
Wang Rongqing and Syu Zhu have joined the Shanghai office as partners to strengthen the dispute resolution and corporate operations of Chance Bridge Partners
Five law firms advise on Kelun-Biotech’s USD174m HK debut
Five law firms counselled parties involved in the HKD1.36 billion (USD174 million) listing of innovative biomedicine company Kelun-Biotech Pharmaceutical in Hong Kong

































































































































