Expertise
Strategic partnerships
We help businesses of all sizes across a range of sectors set up strategic partnerships and joint ventures, allowing our clients to enter new markets, develop new products or reinforce relationships between suppliers and customers.
We support clients on every aspect of their partnerships and joint ventures, from conception through execution to management, including structuring, contractual architecture, competition issues, employment matters and IP.
Regulatory & compliance
The regulatory environment in China is constantly evolving across industries. As transparency rises and the costs of non‑compliance increase, our clients— regardless of industry—must adapt to growing pressure from regulators.
Drawing on deep experience and resources, we help clients anticipate and respond to new requirements, design compliance programmes and implement best‑ practice governance, reporting and controls.
Fundraising
We advise on the full spectrum of financing options—friends & family, seed, Series A/B and beyond—helping clients understand mechanisms, trade‑offs and documentation.
We also help incorporate or reorganize ahead of raises, perform legal due diligence, prepare and negotiate investor documentation, and support post‑closing matters.
Data privacy & cybersecurity
Protecting sensitive data—from personal information to trade secrets—is increasingly vital to operations and risk management. Data localization and infrastructure robustness are key areas of focus for regulators in China and abroad.
We help clients track applicable rules and design practical internal procedures, policies and contractual protections, working hand‑in‑hand with IT engineering partners.
Technology
We advise technology companies throughout their lifecycle, covering corporate transactions, IP protection, regulatory and contracting issues.
Our clients include software, fintech, paytech, proptech, blockchain, gaming, ecommerce and semiconductor businesses.
Traditional corporate & commercial
With many years in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, we’ve advised numerous companies on structuring and restructuring their business in China and across Asia.
Experience includes company registrations, reorganizations and liquidations; drafting and negotiating cooperation and commercial contracts; and employment and pre‑litigation matters.