Based in Beijing, AnJie Broad Law Firm is well-reputed as a market leader in antitrust litigation. Some of the practice’s notable clients include Sinopec, Panasonic, Korean Air, and a variety of TMT companies. Leading the practice is Hao Zhan, who is experienced in both litigious and non-litigious antitrust matters, having recently advised Kohler in a multi-billion USD acquisition. Ying Song excels in merger filings, and is commended by clients for her ‘solid foundation in antitrust expertise and excellent communication skills’. Libo Zhu, ‘serious and responsible’, assists on a variety of antitrust investigations and litigations.

The Fangda Partners antitrust and competition team, co-led by Michael Han and Caroline Huang, caters to clients in a wide range of industries, including asset management, automobile, TMT, and many others. Based in Shanghai, Han brings extensive experience in conducting merger filings in China, having recently assisted a semiconductor company in a multi-billion USD acquisition. In Beijing, Huang's portfolio includes acting for Saudi Aramco in acquiring a 10% stake in a Chinese petrochemical company. Also in Beijing, Bivio Yu often assists the team in cross-border acquisitions.

The Han Kun Law Offices corporate compliance group is described by clients as having ‘a strong business sense' and the ability to 'quickly understand the needs of enterprises, making communication smooth and efficient.’ In Beijing, Chen Ma spearheads the practice with strong experience in communicating with SAMR. Ma is also a trusted advisor in advising state-owned companies in cross-border joint ventures. Da Shi, praised as ‘extremely proactive, always available, and deeply attuned to local market dynamics’, has a strong clientele including companies in the pharmaceutical and TMT areas. Angus Xie's experience includes recently representing Sinopec regarding the largest polyethylene production facility in Kazakhstan.

Clients praise King & Wood Mallesons for its ‘strong ability to solve comprehensive problems’. In July 2023, the firm launched a formal cooperation agreement with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP; thanks to this cooperation, the compliance team has gained a large volume of merger filing work across multiple jurisdictions. Susan Ning leads the department from Beijing and recently represented BYD in a merger filing valued at around 2 billion USD. Also in Beijing, Tianjie Zhang supports the practice in advising a broad range of state-owned and international companies. Shanghai-based Zhifeng Chai has particular experience in representing multinational technology companies in SAMR investigations.

‘Extremely familiar with China’s antitrust business’, the Tian Yuan Law Firm antitrust and competition department is well-respected for its experience in antitrust litigation. The ‘flexible and sharp’ Wei Huang leads the practice. Huang recently successfully represented JD.com in a lawsuit against Alibaba, where JD.com obtained 1 billion RMB in damages. Fan Zhu has extensive experience in conducting merger controls and often supports Huang on significant matters, while Chang Gao regularly acts in both domestic and overseas merger filings, particularly in Asia. All individuals are based in Beijing.

Zhao Sheng Law Firm operates jointly with Linklaters LLP and boasts a particularly strong international client list, including Bayer, Intel, and Nestle. The antitrust and foreign investment practice also has an impressive domestic client base, notably acting as an advisor to SAMR and its local offices in rulemaking and enforcement matters. The practice is co-headed by Fay Zhou, Xi Liao, and Arthur Peng, all three of whom are based in Beijing. Zhou, ‘an exceptional leader’, and Peng, ‘highly skilled at understanding client needs and delivering effective, timely solutions’, recently assisted Microsoft in gaining unconditional clearance from SAMR for its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Liao’s experience includes acting for Rio Tinto in obtaining its Chinese merger clearance for a joint venture with a Chinese group and other investors.

Global Law Office is known for its 'exceptional' ability to handle SAMR merger filings. The antitrust and competition team is under the joint leadership of Qing Ren, Ying Mu, Shujun Liu, and Weiwei Gu. Ren often advises pharmaceutical and financial management clients in preparing their merger control filings before SAMR. Mu's experience includes advising a global cable manufacturer from Korea in a lawsuit concerning the existence of monopolistic practices in China, and Liu is praised for ‘her perseverance and diligence to get things done in a prompt manner.’

The antitrust and competition team at Haiwen & Partners provides advice to a wide range of clients, including Air China, Temasek, and Baidu. Xiaoqiang Qian leads the team and recently advised Air China in its acquisition of sole control over Shandong Airlines Group, including both the merger filing and the equity acquisition processes. Xixiang Lin‘s experience includes advising a global investment holding company regarding a merger control filing for its joint venture in the real estate sector. Yikai Yang provides support on a wide range of patent disputes regarding abuse of market dominance.

Based in Beijing, the JunHe LLP antitrust and competition team is praised for providing ‘outstanding client service and excellent insights without fail.’ Yingling Wei helms the practice, with recent experience including advising Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in a multi-jurisdictional merger filing for its proposed joint venture with Renault S.A.S. regarding their powertrain solutions business. Mingfang Gong, who brings experience working at MOFCOM, regularly advises clients in merger control filings. Described by clients as being ‘very responsive, flexible and commercial minded’, Janet Hui offers extensive expertise in cross-border M&A transactions and related antitrust requirements.

DaHui Lawyers regularly deals with Chinese competition regulators such as the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry for Industry and Information Technology, and the China Securities Regulatory Commission. Practice head Jie Tong was recently appointed by the State Administration for Market Regulation as trustee for Nvidia, assisting the multinational company in meeting SAMR’s conditions regarding its acquisition of Mellanox Technologies. Yongli Xu supports Tong on a wide range of matters, including a recent case regarding BYD’s PRC merger control filing obligation for its joint venture with Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group.

Dacheng assists corporations with a wide array of competition and antitrust matters, including reporting antitrust violations, handling abuse of dominance investigations, and collecting evidence on monopolistic acts. The IP and technology innovation practice group is jointly led by Jet Deng in Beijing and Shanghai-based Ken Dai. Deng’s broad practice encompasses antitrust compliance, merger filings, and antitrust litigation, with notable experience acting for clients in the tech sector.

The competition team at DeHeng Law Offices offers rich expertise in advising clients in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and energy. Liang Ding heads the practice from Beijing and is well-experienced in representing clients undergoing antitrust litigations, investigations, and compliance. Notably, Ding recently advised Times Electric Service Technology in its joint venture agreement with Chengdu Energy Development.

FenXun Partners, as the joint operation partner of Baker McKenzie, is able to provide PRC law advice alongside its international expertise. Based in Beijing, the antitrust and competition team has a strong focus on advising international clients in Chinese merger controls. Zhi Bao heads the team, bringing a strong background in foreign direct investment and M&A; he regularly advises clients in the healthcare, consumer goods, and TMT industries, among other. Laura Liu recently advised Crédit Agricole S.A. on the merger control aspect of their joint venture with Worldline S.A. Yu Zhu provides assistance on a variety of the practice’s merger filing matters.

Jincheng Tongda & Neal has a strong focus in assisting domestic clients, such as Xiaomi and JD.com. In Beijing, Guodong Zhang spearheads the practice and recently advised both Shanghai Electric Power & Energy Development and China National Technology Import & Export Group Corporation in jointly acquiring a wind power project in Serbia, which included making a declaration of operator’s concentration to GAMSC. In Shanghai, Yunyan Zhang often acts in trademark infringement and unfair competition litigations.

The ‘very experienced and efficient team’ at Lifang & Partners offers antitrust and competition advice regarding both litigious and non-litigious matters. Guanbin Xie, Annie Xue, and Xuting Wu jointly lead the department. Xie, ‘a seasoned litigator with in-depth knowledge of the telecommunication industry’, regularly represents clients in SEP and patent infringing litigations. Wu often assists clients with merger filings before SAMR and provides SEP and patent infringement advice.

Based in Shanghai, Llinks Law Offices regularly provides clients with advice regarding competition compliance and administrative inspection responses to the Shanghai Administration for Market Regulation (AMR). The practice is directed by David Pan, whose experience includes advising a range of companies on their joint ventures, including engaging the AMR in merger filings. Nigel Zhu is a key member of the team.

With Han Ye and Lushen Hong at the helm of the antitrust and competition department, Merits & Tree Law Offices regularly advises clients regarding merger filings, antitrust enforcement, and antitrust compliance. Ye has strong experience in a wide range of sectors, including TMT, healthcare, and manufacturing. Hong joined the practice from King & Wood Mallesons in June 2023, bringing expertise in advising clients in merger filings with MOFCOM and SAMR, as well as representing clients in investigations initiated by antitrust authorities.