Notably standing out for its significant construction sector credentials, Global Law Office‘s full-service practice encompasses project-related design issues, financing, tendering, building stages, and completion. It is also routinely engaged to advise on project development and operational issues, M&A deals and project-related disputes. Among the firm’s several active practitioners, Zhongcheng Wang is highly experienced in real estate, construction, infrastructure and energy projects; Miller Wang and Xin Zhang are finance specialists; and Shifang Guo is a cross-border project investment expert. Other key figures are hospitality dispute resolution practitioner Yue Wang; Xiaofeng Tang, a domestic project investment and disputes lawyer; Catherine Song, whose sector expertise covers real estate, logistics, warehousing and commercial retail; Minghao Xu, who focuses on real estate, construction projects and financing; and Liya Peng, an adviser on project finance and bond issuances. Fanqin Meng and Chuan Wang are the of counsels to note.
Projects and energy: PRC firms in China
Global Law Office
Responsables de la pratique:
Zhongcheng Wang; Xin Zhang; Miller Wang; Yue Wang; Shifang Guo; Xiaofeng Tang
Autres avocats clés:
Catherine Song; Minghao Xu; Liya Peng; Fanqin Meng; Chuan Wang
Principaux clients
Jiangxi Copper Company Limited
Huaxia Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Beijing Capital Heat Co., Ltd
Beijing Shouchuang Thermal Power Co., Ltd
Chengdu Gas Group Corporation Ltd.
Huarun Gas Investment (China) Co., Ltd.
Chengdu Huarun Gas Engineering Co. Ltd
Jiaxin International Resources Investment Ltd.
Glencore International AG
City Development & Investment Co., Ltd of China Xiong’an Group
The People’s Government of Beijing Municipality
Beijing BII Traffic Development Co., Ltd.
SK Hynix System Ic Inc.
RK Properties
Beijing Infrastructure Investment Co., Ltd.
Beijing Maglev Transportation Development Co., Ltd.
Beijing BII City Utility Tube Investment Co., Ltd.
Beijing Investment Group Co.,Ltd.
China Africa Industrial (Hong Kong) Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised China Africa Industrial (Hong Kong) on its sale to Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co.
JunHe LLP
The recent workload of JunHe LLP‘s ‘highly specialised‘ infrastructure and project financing team includes investments and developments involving the construction of roads, bridges, and water and power facilities. Foreign investment, project financing and PPPs are also specialist areas for the group, while its sector expertise covers power, public utilities, transportation, energy and natural resources, and the petrochemicals, chemical and metallurgical industries. The firm also maintains an active water conservancy and environmental practice. Jianan Yuan is a longstanding infrastructure investment and financial transaction specialist, and Bill Qin‘s cross-border experience ranges from Asia-Pacific to Africa, Europe, North America and South America. Providing further support, Elvis Zhou specialises in construction and engineering law, Fang Yi is an expert in infrastructure, project finance, banking and asset-backed securities, and the track record of firm managing partner Warren Hua includes advising multinational companies on greenfield investments, project finance and M&A deals in China.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jianan Yuan; Bill Qin; Elvis Zhou; Fang Yi
Autres avocats clés:
Warren Hua; Qianhong Tang; Qing Cong; He Zhu; Ye Tian; Lijing Du; Yanmei Chen; Deting Li
Les références
‘Professional, dedicated, enthusiastic service.’
‘The service is warm, thoughtful and timely.’
‘The team shows professionalism and solid business experience – good engineering backgrounds too.’
Principaux clients
QatarEnergy
China Power International Development Limited
Green Development Fund Private Equity Investment Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
INEOS Group Holdings
Henan Bccy Environment Energy Co., Ltd
Anhui Huasun Energy Co., Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Huajin Group on its fine chemicals and raw materials joint venture project with Saudi Aramco and Panjin Sincen.
- Advised INEOS on the signing of four landmark strategic investments.
- Assisted China Power with the acquisition of SPIC’s 2.16m KW of clean energy assets.
King & Wood Mallesons
Fielding ‘excellent lawyers with solid legal knowledge‘, King & Wood Mallesons consistently acts on some of China’s and the world’s most high-profile projects. The practice covers all aspects of energy and project law, including clean energy, renewables, real estate development, construction, infrastructure and utilities. Other areas of strength are mining, planning, environmental law, and oil and gas. Corporate and M&A specialist Xiao Yong, who divides his time between Beijing and Hong Kong, leads the firm’s China energy and renewable resources practice, while Wenjing Tian is an expert in cross-border energy and infrastructure projects, PPP, cross-border investments, international technology licensing, and international engineering and related disputes. Other key figures are banking and finance practitioner Yinghao Lv; Kathy Fan and George Zhao, who both advise on renewables; Jin Xiong, a specialist in energy and natural resources-related cross-border M&A; Sally Hou who acts on energy investments in China; and cross-border investment expert Zhizhi Liu.
Responsables de la pratique:
Xiao Yong; Wenjing Tian
Autres avocats clés:
Yinghao Lv; Kathy Fan; George Zhao; Jin Xiong; Sally Hou; Zhizhi Liu; Molly Su; Zhenzhen Yu; Yi Liu; Long Jing; Suodi Xi
Les références
‘Relying on its in-depth local knowledge, strong practice ability and rich experience, combined with global vision and resources, the law firm team provides an all-round, cross-jurisdictional, comprehensive and one-stop-shop legal service.’
‘High-quality and innovative business solutions to meet the diverse needs of clients.’
‘In addition to its technical competence and experience, the team is client focused and able to communicate complex issues in clear, precise business language.’
Principaux clients
SINOPEC
CNPC
CNOOC
The Three Gorges
CGN
STATE GRID
CHN ENERGY
TBEA
Shanghai Electric
Yankuang Group
Minmentals
CMOC Group
China Gas
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Sinopec on four petrochemical joint venture projects in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Tianjin with INEOS.
- Advised CCPC (Hong Kong) Limited and Mercuria Energy Group on their bilateral exit agreement.
- Advised China National Nuclear Corporation Overseas Ltd. on the Atucha-III Nulear Power Project in Argentina.
Zhong Lun Law Firm
Playing ‘a leading role in coordinating multiple resources for clients‘, Zhong Lun Law Firm handles large numbers of high-profile projects both in China and abroad. The team’s workload covers a wide array of energy resources, such as petroleum, coal and gas, along with thermal, nuclear and hydropower. The firm also houses specialists in photovoltaics, and wind and biomass power, as well as emerging technologies such as hydrogen energy and energy storage batteries. It is additionally active in mining sector projects. The energy and natural resources sector practice is co-led by Jun Cheng and Jihong Wang, while Li Hao is the firm’s energy and power industry group leader, and Zhenhua Wang heads up the mining and natural resources sector team. Other active practice members are new energy deal specialist Julia Zhu and Yan Gao, who has longstanding experience in energy and natural resources, corporate law, M&A and foreign investment in China.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jun Cheng; Jihong Wang; Li Hao; Zhenhua Wang
Autres avocats clés:
Julia Zhu; Yan Gao; Wayne Wang
Les références
‘High levels of professionalism as a whole and a pleasant cooperation process and reasonable billing.’
‘Plays a leading role in coordinating multiple resources for clients during projects.’
‘Professionalism and global vision. Great industry knowledge of energy and engineering.’
Principaux clients
Sichuan Road and Bridge Group Co., Ltd.
China Railway Construction Corporation (International) Limited
Beijing United Rongbang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
China Energy Engineering Group Guangdong Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd.
Xinte Energy Co., Ltd.
GLP New Energy (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Guoneng Shaanxi Hydropower Co
Gansu Daigusi Hydropower Development Co., Ltd.
North China Power Engineering Co., Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group
Beijing Jingneng International Holding Co., Ltd.
China Resources Power Investment Co., Ltd.
China Energy Engineering Group Yunnan Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Huangyan Thermal Power Co., Ltd.
Leader Power Equipment (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.
SINOHYDRO BUREAU 3CO., LTD.
Sinohydro Foundation Engineering Co.,Ltd
China Nuclear New Energy Investment Co.,Ltd
SouthGobi Resources Ltd.
Minmetals Land Limited
Ningxia Hanas Natural Gas Group Co., Ltd.
Sequoia Capital China
Beijing Energy International Holding Co
Principaux dossiers
- Advised China Energy Investment Corporation as strategic investor in the bankruptcy reorganisation of Qinghai Huaxin Hydro Power Development Co.
- Assisted China National Nuclear New Energy Investment Co on a series of M&A deals involving sewage disposal projects.
- Advised China Railway Construction Corporation (International) on its investment in the Namdini gold mine project in Ghana.
Dacheng Law Offices
Energy, natural resources and environmental law is a core practice area for Dacheng Law Offices, which is consistently sought out to advise on mining, agriculture and forestry projects, along with environmental issues. Areas of expertise include carbon asset management and carbon trading, compliance, environmental impact assessments, community relations, and the financing and listing of energy and mining projects. Other key specialisms range from energy and mining joint ventures, power projects and pipeline construction to M&A deals involving oil, gas, LNG, coal and shale gas. The ‘very good‘ group additionally acts in litigation and arbitration relating to energy, natural resources and environmental projects. Guisheng Yang advises on investments in the mining, energy and construction sectors; Guanshan Yang heads the firm’s transportation and infrastructure group; Yunfeng Song is an energy, natural resources and environmental law expert; and Nancy Sun advises on inbound and outbound investments, along with M&A transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Guisheng Yang
Autres avocats clés:
Guanshan Yang; Yunfeng Song; Nancy Sun; Qing Chang; Amanda Guo; Haoran Yang; Sunny Qin; Qing Kang; Jingyu Wei
Les références
‘Very good at PPP business, with extensive experience in infrastructure investment and financing.’
‘Familiar with the legal operation and risk control of the entire life cycle of engineering construction projects.’
‘Unique in the field of construction engineering involving major, complex dispute resolution.’
Principaux clients
China Railway 16th Bureau Group Co
China Railway Guizhou Tourism Culture Development Co
China Railway Culture and Tourism Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Beijing Baichuang Environmental Protection
Foxconn Interconnect Technology
AcBel Polytech Inc
Ningbo Runming New Energy Co., Ltd
Shanxi Fengguangwuxian Energy Investment Co., Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a sewage treatment company on a sewage treatment plant project.
- Advised Foxconn Interconnect Technology on the acquisition of Prettl SWH Group.
- Advised Ningbo Runming New Energy Co on the sale of a wind power project.
Guantao Law Firm
Guantao Law Firm‘s infrastructure and projects practice covers major power, oil, gas and new energy-related infrastructure investment projects. The team’s expertise encompasses approval stages, filings, land use rights, PPP work, tax issues, and construction project contracts and related disputes. On the transactional side, the practice acts for owners, acquirers, sellers, developers, investors and financing parties on high-profile deals involving petroleum, natural gas, coal, copper, platinum and gold (among others). A former business development manager for a multinational power corporation, Wei Jiang has longstanding infrastructure sector experience; Zi Wang specialises in energy-related M&A, cross-border transactions, capital markets and private equity; Fan Wang is experienced in mineral resources-related projects; and Huiwen Li is a PPP specialist. The next line of key advisers features Hang Zhou, who advises on energy, infrastructure and construction law, and Zheng Wang, a specialist in infrastructure construction, PPPs and project finance.
Responsables de la pratique:
Wei Jiang
Autres avocats clés:
Zi Wang; Fan Wang; Huiwen Li; Hang Zhou; Zheng Wang
Principaux clients
Qingdao Military and Civil Integration Development Group Co.
EAST China Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group
PetroChina Company Limited
Development and Construction Administration Committee of Changning New Area
Xi’an Chanba Silk Road International Culture and Art Center Co., Ltd.
Shanxi Nonferrous Yulin New Materials Group Co., Ltd.
Rizhao Transportation Energy Development Group Co. LTD
Youpin Automobile Service Group Co. LTD
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Qingdao Military and Civil Integration Development Group Co on the acquisition of Taihai Manoir Nuclear Equipment Co.
- Advised East China Electric Power Design Institute Co on the EPC contract for the Longquanshan domestic waste incineration power generation PPP project in Hefei.
- Advised Suzhou Wujiang Three Gorges Water Environment Comprehensive Management Co on the Suzhou rural domestic sewage treatment PPP project.
Jincheng Tongda & Neal
Jincheng Tongda & Neal‘s multidisciplinary energy and natural resources practice routinely leverages the expertise of the firm’s M&A, capital markets, infrastructure, finance and dispute resolution specialists for major projects, including large-scale, cross-border engineering, procurement and construction projects. Xiaodong Zheng‘s wide-ranging sector expertise includes energy and natural resources, while Guohua Wu acts for several large funds and industrial companies in both China and globally. Other experienced practitioners are Yonggao Wu, whose career includes working at the Ministry of Land and Resources for over ten years, and is an expert in land and mining rights, and Xiaoqing Chu, an adviser on both transactional work and dispute resolution. Xiaochen Ying, Jiangxia Lu, Yingnan Li and Chunlei Xian are also names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Xiaodong Zheng; Guohua Wu
Autres avocats clés:
Yonggao Wu; Xiaoqing Chu; Xiaochen Ying; Jiangxia Lu; Yingnan Li; Chunlei Xian
Principaux clients
China Electronics Technology Group Corporation
Shanghai Jinshan New Town Construction and Development Co., Ltd.
Wuling Power Corporation Ltd.
Hainan Free Trade Port Resort Software Community Group Co., Ltd
Aluminum Corporation of China
Chengdu-Kunming Railway Line
China Resources Power
JinkoSolar and its various affiliates
Jiangsu Huadian Energy Co., Ltd
HBIS Group
Shangang Investment
Lindian County Qingyang New Energy Power Generation Co., Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Lead counsel to China Energy on its proposed shale gas investment in the US.
- Advised Jinshan District, Shanghai on an investment cooperation agreement with Fosun International to construct Jinshan Coastal International Cultural Tourism Resort.
- Advised Jiangsu Huadian Energy Co on the issue of corporate debt financing instruments.
Sunshine Law Firm
With ‘a very accurate grasp of the policies and practices of central and local governments‘, Sunshine Law Firm has extensive experience in energy, environmental and infrastructure projects. Operating from offices in Hangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, the full-service practice covers development, construction, investment and financing stages of projects, as well as related M&A deals, and project operation and maintenance issues. In addition to acting across China, the firm’s track record covers projects in Europe, the Americas, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. The group’s principal figures are Zhen Chen, an expert in climate change, renewable energy, electric power, nuclear power safety, and energy conservation and environmental protection; Angie Zhou, who leads the firm’s green and low carbon business practice; Jianlai Zhang; and ‘outstanding lawyer‘ and renewable energy team leader Zhijian Ge.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anjie Zhou; Zhijian Ge; Jianlai Zhang
Autres avocats clés:
Zhen Chen; Chuxing Dong; Fangliang Shou
Les références
‘With deep knowledge of the energy industry, Sunshine has a very accurate grasp of the policies and practices of central and local governments at all levels.’
‘Provides timely and efficient work, in accordance with clients’ needs.’
‘Zhijian Ge is an outstanding lawyer, and has an in-depth understanding of energy industry practice and the development direction of policies. The feedback is also very timely.’
Principaux clients
State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Investment and Operation Co., Ltd.
State Power Investment Corporation Limited Jiangxi Electric Power Co., LTD. New Energy generation Branch
China Three Gorges Corporation
China Power International New Energy Hainan Co., Ltd.
China International Engineering Consulting Corporation
China National Petroleum BP Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Energy Group Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the China Energy Engineering Corporation, and its joint venture, on a 500MW photovoltaic power plant in Egypt.
- Advised China Energy Engineering Group on the development of offshore wind farms.
- Advised State Power Investment Corporation Jiangxi Electric Power Company on the acquisition of a 600MW photovoltaic project.
Tian Yuan Law Firm
Tian Yuan Law Firm‘s team specialises in both project development and project finance work, and is particularly active in cross-border matters. The group’s expertise covers advice to major domestic and foreign businesses on the development and construction of infrastructure, energy and mineral resources projects. The team also advises on bulk commodity trades. It additionally fields lawyers who are highly experienced in project-related transactions, as well as disputes. The team is led by energy and mineral and natural resources expert Jie Chai, who routinely advises on cross-border M&A, project finance, overseas and foreign direct investment, large-scale industrial projects and infrastructure developments. Providing key support, Song Shuang maintains an active practice in construction and project finance, along with M&A deals.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jie Chai
Autres avocats clés:
Song Shuang
Principaux clients
Changdian Andes Investment Co
Yangtze Andes Holding Co
PowerChina International Group
CRCC International Investment Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Yangtze Andes Holding Co on a large-value capitalisation deal.
- Advised Mingyang Smart Energy Group Co on the issuance of global depositary receipts.
- Advised (as underwriter’s Chinese counsel) on China Three Gorges Corporation’s public offering of $300m offshore bonds.
Beijing DaHui Lawyers
Beijing DaHui Lawyers‘ experienced energy team is consistently active in relation to traditional sectors including oil and gas. It has also experienced notable growth in the renewable energy space, as well as other new energy sectors such as electric vehicles (both on the investment and disputes side). The practice is headed by firm managing partner Richard Ma, while Jie Tong leads the firm’s antitrust department. Other key figures include Owen Yang, whose track record includes a range of deals involving energy and clean technologies, and Jida Zhang, who advises large PRC businesses on major solar and wind power project-related investments.
Responsables de la pratique:
Richard Ma
Autres avocats clés:
Jie Tong; Owen Yang; Jida Zhang
Principaux clients
Advent
Air Products
AXA
Bayer
Beiterui New Materials
BIO UV
BTR China
CECEC
CECEP
China Huadian Group Cleaning Energy Co
China National Chemical Corporation
China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
China State Construction Engineering Group
Cinven
CITIC Construction
CVC Capital Partners
Dachi Electrics
Daqo New Energy Corp
EQT Fund
GE (China) Co
GE Oil and Gas
Gelinmei
GGV Capital
Hidden Hill Capital
Huadian Group
Ideanomics
Jianglian International Engineering Co
Jinko Power Co
Kelin’en Environment Protection Technology
Lindsay
Niutron
Noble Chemical Materials
Petro-Cyberworks Information Technology Co
Philips (China) Investment Co
PT Tuah Turangga Agung
Qatar Petroleum
Saudi Aramco
SEPCO
Shaanxi Gratitude New Energy Technology Development Co
Royal Dutch Shell
Shell Gas
Signify
Sinopec Group
Sojo Electric Co
State Grid (China)
Sumitomo Corporation
Temasek Holdings
Tesla
TOTAL Energies
Volvo
Principaux dossiers
- Leading an international team of lawyers in a complex dispute over the control of a listed energy company.
- Acting in a complex dispute over a power plant, where construction is several years behind schedule.
- Assisting with resolving a dispute involving a Chinese solar panel manufacturer.
Commerce & Finance Law Offices
Commerce & Finance Law Offices fields several energy and power experts who routinely advise on energy-related deals, including major financings, with notable clients such as State Grid International Development and China National Offshore Oil Corporation. Xinggao Pan is an outbound specialist, while corporate law expert Wei Chen is experienced in IPOs, bond issuances and private equity investment. Other key advisers include Yiqun Cheng, whose track record covers energy sector-related IPOs; and Gang Wu, a capital markets, M&A and private equity practitioner.
Responsables de la pratique:
Xinggao Pan; Wei Chen; Gang Wu
Autres avocats clés:
Yiqun Cheng
Principaux clients
Morgan Stanley
Credit Suisse
China International Capital Corporation
Goldman Sachs
State Grid International Development
Hongtai Aplus
China National Offshore Oil Corporation
CNOOC Investment Holdings
CNOOC Finance Co
Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong)
Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co
State Power Rixin Technology Co
Chengdu Longteng Water Resources Development Co
Zhongxing Tianheng Energy Technology (Beijing) Co
Topsun Information Technology Co
Xinjiang Haoyuan Natural Gas Co
Hive Energy Technology Co
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and China International Capital Corporation on NIO’s secondary listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Singapore Exchange.
- Advised State Grid Europe Development on the issuance of high-value foreign bonds.
- Advised CICC, as underwriter, on the reverse merger between Gezhouba Group Explosive Co (spun off from China Energy Engineering Group Co) and Hunan Nanling Industry Explosive Material Co.
Grandall Law Firm
Grandall Law Firm‘s Beijing-based projects and energy team fields Weidong Wang, an expert in energy and infrastructure, international finance, overseas financing, IPOs and investments, along with project finance, PPPs, and engineering, procurement and construction contracts. Wang’s track record includes acting for both international and domestic investors, as well as financing institutions, on major projects. Examples include high-profile power and water plant build-operate-transfer (BOT) projects. Flanking Wang, Xinwei Li advises domestic and foreign companies on complex energy acquisitions, disposals and refinancings, as well as large-scale energy and infrastructure investment projects.
Autres avocats clés:
Weidong Wang; Xinwei Li
Les références
‘Very experienced team.’
‘Has good understanding of clients.’
‘Rigorous thinking and strong professional abilities.’
Principaux clients
China Datang Corporation
Shanghai Electric Power Co
CRRC International Co
CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co
China Clean Development Mechanism Fund Management Center
Nam Kwong (Group) Co
Golden Concord Holdings
GCL System Integration Technology Co
GCL Energy Technology Co
XINTE ENERGY CO
China Metallurgical Group Corporation
China Nuclear Power Engineering Co
CRRC Group Co.
China Huadian Corporation
Beijing Energy Holding Co
Beijing Energy International Holding Co
Jingtian & Gongcheng
A core area for the firm, Jingtian & Gongcheng‘s energy and natural resources practice handles high-profile deals across traditional sectors such as oil, coal, natural gas and hydropower. The team also advises on new energy sources, including solar power, biomass, wind power and mineral resources. Xiang Gao, a former adviser to China Resources Land, leads the team, which also features energy project development and acquisition specialist Sheng Song; mining M&A expert Yanmei Long; and Linming Jin, whose projects practice covers PPP implementation, concessions and tendering, along with M&A, financing and restructuring. Lei Zhang is an experienced project finance practitioner.
Responsables de la pratique:
Xiang Gao
Autres avocats clés:
Sheng Song; Yanmei Long; Linming Jin; Lei Zhang
Les références
‘The Jingtian team works seriously and responsibly, thinking about clients. When encountering problems, they can think of solutions for clients from multiple angles. The fees are reasonable and the staff is highly motivated.’
‘Yanmei Long has rich experience in the mining field. She has provided many unique suggestions for our projects and has a very accurate understanding and grasp of the risks. She is fluent in French and English which facilitates the development of our overseas projects. She is very dedicated and responsive.’
Principaux clients
China Power International Holding
China Three Gorges International
China Gezhouba Group Corporation Overseas Investment Co
China Machinery Engineering Corporation
China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation
China Energy Engineering Investment Corporation
Wuling Power Corporation
China Energy (Beijing) International Power Energy Co
GD Power Development Co
Guangzhou Development Group