Who is the best law firm in Beijing (3) - Companies and M&A

The firm has strong capabilities in the banking and financial fields, so it has been impressive in the multiple mergers and acquisitions projects it has represented - the corporate team provided legal services to China Merchants Bank in its takeover of Wing Lung Bank for HK$36 billion , this transaction is one of the largest acquisitions of overseas companies by a Chinese company. Xiao Wei has "outstanding achievements" and "can be seen frequently in the largest transactions", while David Liu, who is based in Shanghai, is also considered to be "a lawyer who is very proficient in corporate business". As a "big firm with abundant talents", King & Wood Mallesons continued to grow and develop in 2008. In addition to setting up offices in second-tier domestic cities such as Qingdao, Suzhou and Jinan, it also established a New York office and integrated its Hong Kong business with Arculi, Fong & Ng combined. The firm is "extremely good at commercial cases" and provided legal services for Dongfang Electric Co., Ltd.'s US$1.9 billion acquisition of 68 shares of Dongfang Steam Turbine Co., Ltd. and Dongfang Boiler (Group) Co., Ltd. from its parent company, Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC). Both lawyers Yang Xiaolei and Zhou Ning have "outstanding talents." Commerce Law Firm is active in many large-scale transactions - in 2008, the firm served as Chinese legal counsel in China Unicom's US$15.8 billion transfer of its CDMA obligations and assets to China Telecom, and in 2008, the firm served as China Blue Star's US$600 million transfer of its CDMA obligations and assets to China Telecom Provided legal services on the sale of its 20% stake to Blackstone Group. Founding partners Liu Gang and Di Xiaofeng have always been the "first choice for legal counsel." Given its reputation for being "responsive and experienced, particularly in venture capital and private equity investments," it's no surprise that Global Law Firm ranks among the top M&A firms. Important recent work includes representing Focus Media in its US$1.4 billion sale of its digital out-of-home advertising business to Sina. Liu Jinrong, Ben Zhong and George Niu stood out for their “excellent professional knowledge, prudent attitude and business acumen”. Haiwen Law Firm provided legal services for Shenzhen Development Bank in its US$3.2 billion equity sale to Ping An Insurance Company in 2008, and served as Chinese legal counsel on behalf of MAN Group in its US$790 million acquisition of China Heavy Duty Truck. The firm "has a reputation for corporate M&A practice." He Fei and Jiang Weibo "have extensive experience in many major transactions." Jingtian & Gongcheng Law Firm, a "big corporate firm", served as Chinese legal counsel to provide legal services for China Telecom's US$15.8 billion acquisition of China Unicom's CDMA business. Founding partners Bai Wei and Zhang Hongjiu are both active in the field of mergers and acquisitions. Tianyuan Law Firm, hailed as a "very valuable local firm" by foreign clients, provided legal services for ARC Education Investment Management's US$71 million acquisition of 45% stake in Shaanxi Da De Education Development. Zhu Xiaohui and Chen Hua are "very good at M&A business." Zhong Lun Law Firm provides "very good service" and is strong in strategic M&A and private equity transactions. The firm served as PRC legal counsel to Hong Kong Shui On Construction and Materials Company in its US$400 million takeover of China Huahui Real Estate Co., Ltd. The firm also provided legal services for AIG Global Investment's US$90 million acquisition of 13.5% stake in Lifan Group. Gong Lefan, a private equity expert based in Shanghai, is “particularly outstanding – responsive, professional, and well versed in Chinese and Western skills.” ***He Law Firm provided legal services for Acorn International’s US$9.2 million acquisition of Yiyang Yukang Communication Equipment Co., Ltd. Yao Yi has extensive experience in corporate mergers and acquisitions in various industries, from the Internet and telecommunications industries to the mining and energy industries. DeHeng Law Firm has recently been involved in some of the largest transactions in the market. The firm represented Ping An Life Insurance Company in its US$3.2 billion acquisition of Shenzhen Ping An Development Bank, and provided legal services to China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd. in its US$15.8 billion acquisition of the remaining 18 generating units of the Three Gorges Project from its parent company.

Beijing partner Qi Jiang’s performance in this area is impressive. Fangda Law Firm had a lot of business in 2008, a representative one of which included representing Blackstone to invest US$600 million in China Blue Star. In addition, the firm provided legal services for Old Mutual in its US$245 million acquisition of 49 shares of ABN AMRO TEDA Fund Management Co., Ltd. in China from Fortis Bank. Founding partner Jonathan Zhou has extensive experience in the fields of capital markets and corporate mergers and acquisitions. In addition to being particularly active in the capital markets, Guoco Law Group also enjoys a reputation in corporate practice and M&A transactions. The firm has the most outstanding strength in the energy and insurance industries, resulting in a very full volume of M&A business. The firm provided legal services for GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Co., Ltd.’s US$2.6 billion acquisition of Jiangsu Zhongneng Silicon Technology Development Co., Ltd. Beijing managing partner Wang Weidong is a very key deal maker. In 2008, Guantao Law Firm provided legal services for Shaanxi Da De Education Development Co., Ltd. in its sale of 45% of its equity to ARC Education Investment Management for US$71 million. In addition, the firm represented Beijing Financial Street Construction Group in its joint acquisition of 40% stake in Hengtai Securities for US$204.6 million. Yang Ling and Liu Rong from Beijing are professionals in the field of mergers and acquisitions. Technology and venture capital are the basic corporate businesses of Han Kun Law Firm. The firm recently provided legal services for Beijing Huasheng Tiancheng Technology Co., Ltd.'s HK$262 million acquisition of Automated Systems Holdings. Although the firm is small in size, its team of lawyers have previous experience working in large, market-leading domestic and multinational firms or companies. Cao Yinshi was recommended. Haotian Xinhe Law Firm may be the most well-known intellectual property law firm, but it also has a thriving corporate practice team. The firm provides legal services to Bank of China, Merrill Lynch, GE Capital Services, Macquarie Bank, Microsoft and Hutchison Whampoa Real Estate. Lu Zhifang has extensive experience in M&A and private equity. JunZeJun Law Firm specializes in corporate and M&A work in the mining, energy and financial services industries. In 2008, the firm completed a US$10 million private equity investment for Kehui International. Founding partner Wang Junyan is recommended in the M&A field. Runming Law Firm's corporate practice has expertise in the aircraft manufacturing industry, although its 2008 transactions were diverse. One of its important businesses is to provide legal advisory services to Indian wind energy giant Suzlon Energy Company (Suzlon) on corporate matters related to its Tianjin subsidiary. The firm also provides legal services to an American private fund in its forestry and coal energy investments in China. Serve. Founding partners Liu Yi and Liang Fei (have left?) are both good at corporate business.