At Fangda Partners, the team stands out for both its offshore and onshore transactional expertise in the real estate space, assisting many private investors with regulatory and transactional issues. The group handles both real estate and construction matters. The practice heads are Yingying Wang and Stephen Lin; the former brings experience working in the UK and US on real estate matters, and is well placed to handle cross-border real estate transactions, which the firm often takes on. Lin specialises in outbound investment in real estate and, like Wang, works on multi-jurisdictional real estate transactions. Elsewhere in the team, Frank Fan, Tony Xiang and Amber Wang are key names to note.
Real estate and construction: PRC firms in China
Fangda Partners
Responsables de la pratique:
Yingying Wang; Stephen Lin
Autres avocats clés:
Frank Fan; Tony Xiang; Amber Wang
Les références
‘The team’s business features are professionalism, reliability, and they are very good at solving legal problems faced by clients and can provide innovative and practical solutions and suggestions from the perspective of clients.’
‘Stephen Lin is first of all a man of rich professional knowledge and experience, and the legal advice he provides is professional and practical; secondly, he is efficient and can meet the clients’ tight time requirements; finally, Lin’s team has a strong sense of customer service, and can not only solve clients’ legal problems, but also make communication and cooperation with clients very pleasant.’
‘Stephen Lin’s team of lawyers has outstanding professional strength and extensive practical experience in the fields of real estate acquisition, disposal and leasing, infrastructure investment and financing. They have unique insights in the legal planning and structural design of acquisition, disposal and leasing transactions.’
Principaux clients
Ant Group
Tishman Speyer
CapitaLand
China Ping An Life Insurance Joint Stock Company Limited
SC Capital Partners
Warburg Pincus
Macquarie
GIC
DNE Group
Brookfield
China Red Star / Aegean Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advising PAG on its restructuring and control stake acquisition in Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management Group.
- Advising Novartis on its joint development of a life science park in Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park, Shanghai, with ESR.
- Advised GIC on its acquisition of two logistics properties in Lingang, Shanghai and an advanced manufacturing park in Shunyi, Beijing.
Global Law Office
Global Law Office has a strong history of working on significant commercial real estate matters in mainland China specifically, including matters with project development aspects. It is also well versed in contentious real estate and construction work, spanning from litigation to arbitration and mediation. Zhongcheng Wang, Miller Wang, Jason Wang and Minghao Xu lead the team. Lin often represents fund clients and private equity entities, advising on their real estate investments and onshore platforms in China. Jason Wang’s asset management expertise is valuable to the practice, and his experience within hospitality is emblematic of the wider group’s experience in the hospitality industry. Xu is an important contact for clients when it comes to construction contracts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zhongcheng Wang; Miller Wang; Jason Yue Wang; Minghao Xu
Autres avocats clés:
Cheng Li; Shiping Zuo; Tim Yimin Liu
Principaux clients
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 Inc.
FINELANDSERVICE (9978.HK)
Lvgem (China) Real Estate Investment Company Limited
Fujian Yango Group Co., Ltd.
China Merchants Expressway Network & Technology Holdings Co., Ltd.
ESR (易商红木, 1821.HK)
Blackstone
China Resources Land
RK Properties
Evergrande Group (03333.HK)
China Kweichow Moutai Group中国贵州茅台集团
BBMG Investing Property Group北京金隅投资物业集团
China Great Wall Motor Group中国长城汽车集团
Otis Elevator (China) Co., Ltd.
Siemens Ltd., China
Beijing New Airport Construction Headquarters
White Peak Real Estate
Beijing Investment Group Co.,Ltd.
Beijing Infrastructure Investment Co., Ltd.
Beijing Jingtou Xingchao Real Estate Co. , Ltd.
China Huarong
H World Group Ltd.
Xi’an Vanzhong Group
GLP (Zhuhai) Equity Investment Management Co., Ltd.
China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted CMET in acquiring Road King’s highway assets.
- Advised China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services on completing the acquisition of 100% of the equity interest in Chengdu Langji Life Service from Sichuan Anzheng Rural Industry Development Group.
- Advised GLP Capital Partners (GCP) on fund raising from leading insurance companies and the acquisition of four assets.
King & Wood Mallesons
King & Wood Mallesons advises on the full life cycle of real estate developments, utilising its global network to provide clients with advice. Its expertise extends to urban infrastructure, residential and office buildings, transport and logistics, hotels and tourism property. Harry Du in Beijing heads the team, regularly assisting clients looking to invest in Chinese real estate, with strong knowledge of project finance and foreign investment. Also in Beijing, Kathy Fan is a go-to practitioner for real estate matters involving renewable energy. In Shanghai, William Jiang leads the firm’s East China real estate practice and has expertise in IPOs and the listing of REITs, and is well placed to assist clients with real estate financing, both inbound and outbound.
Responsables de la pratique:
Harry Du
Autres avocats clés:
William Jiang; Tao Zhangqi; Shigang Cheng; Peng Fu; Chen Xi; Chen Hua; Owen Ren
Les références
‘The team is known for its excellent business acumen and deep legal knowledge, especially in the fields of real estate and corporate mergers and acquisitions. The team has excellent legal analysis capabilities and innovative thinking to solve problems, which enables it to handle complex cases with ease. The team stands out for its efficient project management and client-first philosophy. The law firm has improved the efficiency and accuracy of legal services by introducing smart tools and data analysis technologies, and has cultivated legal talents with international vision and multicultural backgrounds through diversity and inclusion programs.’
‘They always insist on providing the most powerful support for the needs and goals of their clients. When faced with various complex legal compliance issues, the team can quickly find solutions to relieve the worries of clients; and they can accurately identify and evaluate various potential legal risks and provide clients with timely and practical risk prevention strategies, which shows their excellent professional ability and team spirit.’
‘Good teamwork. Good service.’
Principaux clients
GE Healthcare (Chengdu) Co., Ltd.
Bain Capital Credit, LP
Marriott International
Henderson (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
SCPG Group
Xiamen C&D Inc.
CapitaLand Development
Macquarie Asset Management
Beijing Vanke Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented GE Healthcare in a customised precision medical industrialisation base project in Chengdu.
- Advised Xiamen C&D Inc. on its acquisition of control of Red Star Macalline and major asset reorganisation.
- Assisted SCPG Group with issuing consumer REITs in infrastructure.
Zhong Lun Law Firm
Zhong Lun Law Firm‘s real estate and construction practice is split into traditional real estate, urban infrastructure, transport and logistics, and cultural, tourism and hospitality projects. Assistance ranges from general advice on real estate projects to land investment advice and real estate development matters. Significant team members in Beijing include Jiong Zhang, among whose clients are several domestic and foreign real estate companies. The wider group is particularly experienced in cases in the high courts, including the Supreme Court. Arbitration specialist Zhiqiang Wei has a record of working on construction engineering matters, while Yidong Wei leads the firm’s urban infrastructure industry group. Jihong Wang and Maoyuan Zhu stand out for large-scale real estate work relating to energy projects. Bowen Liu and Furong Deng are also key team members.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anthony Qiao; Fei Wang; Jianiqing Ding; Yi Shi; Yidong Wei; Yao Chen; Xianshi Meng
Autres avocats clés:
Zhiqiang Wei; Jiong Zhang; Wenjing Zhang; Jiong Wang; Maoyuan Zhu
Les références
‘Zhang Wenjing is efficient in communication and quick in response, and has strong professional ability in construction projects.’
‘Jihong Wang has been active at the front line of projects and is widely recognised by the industry and domestic and foreign media. She has won many professional awards for her law firm over the years. She not only has strong business capabilities, but also has rich experience in organization, management, execution, response and development.’
‘Good professionalism.’
Principaux clients
China Energy Engineering Investment Corporation Limited
PowerChina Roadbridge Group Co., Ltd. Central China Branch
PowerChina Roadbridge Group Co., Ltd.
Nantong Si Jian Construction Group Co., Ltd.
CITIC Urban Development & Operation Co., Ltd.
PICC Property and Casualty Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Sub-branch
Nanjing Municipal Commission of Development & Reform
Transportation Bureau of Gaochun District, Nanjing City
Shanghai Construction No.1 (Group) Co. Ltd
Huatai Securities Co., Ltd.
TSMC
Jiangsu Easttrans Engineering Detection Co., Ltd.
Cec Environmental Protection Co., Ltd.
Puritek Company Ltd.
PenYao E. P Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Greentown Zhefan Real Estate Co., Ltd. (Greentown Real Estate Group Co., Ltd. )
Hangzhou Greentown Dingsheng Real Estate Co., Ltd.(Greentown Real Estate Group Co., Ltd.)
Hangzhou Baoli Kanghua Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Cinda Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted China Energy Engineering Investment Corporation with the integration project of 200,000KW wind power and big data industrial park (Phase I) in Pingshan Lake, Ganzhou District, Zhangye City, Gansu Province.
- Assisted with the ecological protection and green development project of Yidu Section of Yangtze River, which is the first batch of pilot projects of eco-environment oriented development (EOD) in China.
- Provided Beijing International Resort with legal services for the construction of the Universal Beijing Theme Park and Resort.
City Development Law Firm
City Development Law Firm stands out for its work on construction matters. On the real estate side of the practice, the group often works with real estate developers, counting Shanghai Chengjian Real Estate Development Co., Ltd as a key client. Wanquan Shao, Zhongchun Song, Rubo Han, Pengzhou Shi and Junhua Li in Shanghai and Ninglian Sun in Nanjing head the team. Sun has a strong track record of being at the forefront of construction matters relating to landmark infrastructure projects. Song is director of the firm’s Beijing branch, while Sun is director of the firm’s Shanghai branch and utilises his construction background to work on construction matters in Jiangsu Province. Arbitration expert Song also advises on investment, construction and infrastructure projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Wanquan Shao; Zhongchun Song; Rubo Han; Pengzhou Shi; Junhua Li; Ninglian Sun
Principaux clients
China Nuclear Industry 23 Construction Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Chengjian Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
China Coal No.5 Construction Co., Ltd.
Sinopec Petroleum Engineering & Construction Jiangsu Co., Ltd.
Sinopec Heavy Lifting & Transportation Co., Ltd.
Sinopec Petroleum Engineering&Construction Shengli Corporation
Jiangsu Coastal Tianying New Energy Co., Ltd
Jiangsu Coastal Carbon Asset Management Co., Ltd
China Anneng Group East China Investment Development Co., Ltd.
China Nuclear Industry Fifth Construction Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Taizhou Taichung Rail Transit on the construction of the Taizhou City Regional S1 Line Phase I PPP project.
- Advised Shanghai X Construction on a significant project supervised by the Shanghai Major Project Construction Office.
- Advised China Coal No.5 Construction on a construction contract dispute against Shanxi Fenxi Mining Group Zhengxin Coal and Coke.
Han Kun Law Offices
The group at Han Kun Law Offices is strong in transactional real estate, in particular in assisting investors looking to launch real estate funds, and then subsequently assisting them with real estate M&A. While traditional real estate remains the focus for the group, the practice has ‘kept pace with the times and extended its work to the fields of logistics real estate and long-term rental apartments’, among other areas. Stephen (Shiwen) Dong is a key practitioner within the team, with his knowledge extending to real estate project finance and real estate M&A. Other standout team members are real estate transactional expert Zhen (Cody) Chen and construction litigation specialist Yan Zhang. Rong Fang is also notable for her work on REIT projects.
Autres avocats clés:
Stephen (Shiwen) Dong; Rong Fang; Zhen (Cody) Chen; Yan Zhang; Xiao Li
Les références
‘They have been working in the field of real estate-related legal services for a long time. With traditional commercial real estate as the fulcrum, they have kept pace with the times and extended their work to the fields of logistics real estate, long-term rental apartments, etc. They have strong industry experience and can provide customers with very practical solutions and risk control measures.’
‘They respond quickly and in detail, are able to provide practical suggestions from the business side, and are conscientious and responsible in their work.’
Principaux clients
BlackRock
Brookfield Asset Management
JD Property
CPIC Capital Company Limited
Hoyinn
Schroders Capital (formerly known as Pamfleet)
Azure Hospitality Fund I Limited Partnership
China Logistics Property Holdings (HKSE: 01589)
StarCrest Capital LLP
Vipshop International Holdings Limited
Central China Real Estate Limited
Levi Strauss
LEONI Electrical Systems
KE Holdings Inc.
Blogis Holding Co.,Ltd.
CICC Capital Operation Co., Ltd.
China Resources Co. Limited
Zhangjiang Group
JD.com
Suzhou Yuanlian Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Taikang Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Albamen Capital Partners
Xinghe Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Longfor Properties
Sino Ocean
Great Insurance Group Co., Ltd.
Zhuhai HUAFA Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai New Huang PU Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted JD Property Group Corporation (JDP) with establishing a private RMB fund with four leading insurance companies and institutional investors.
- Assisted Hong Shan with establishing two joint ventures with DNE Group to invest in life science industrial parks to be built in Fengxian, Shanghai and Haining, Zhejiang.
- Assisted Li Auto Inc. with establishing a private RMB fund with two famous investment institutions.
Jincheng Tongda & Neal
Jincheng Tongda & Neal is a key contact for government institutions as well as private clients. Its practitioners assist clients with both traditional residential work and large-scale M&A projects as well as financing work, counting several REITS as clients. Practice head Zhicheng Ma works out of the firm’s Beijing office, and is well supported by Guoliang He, who has a strong track record in working on large real estate transactions in China of varying types, involving commercial and residential real estate. Indeed, the wider group balances residential work and cross-border real estate M&A projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zhicheng Ma
Autres avocats clés:
Guoliang He; Liu Ye; Zhou Hongmin
Principaux clients
Zhongtai Chenglong International Group Co., Ltd
Evergrande Property Group Co., Ltd.
Leading Holdings Group Limited
Sichuan Blue Light Development Co., Ltd
Xiangyu Real Estate Group Co., Ltd
Jinke Group Suzhou Real Estate Development Co., Ltd
China Construction Seventh Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd
Principaux dossiers
JunHe
JunHe LLP has a strength in real estate transactions, and offers clients a nationwide practice in the PRC, assisting with contractual matters in the construction space, as well as a range of acquisitions. The group’s client roster features a number of Chinese construction companies. Xueping Yu and Yue Tang oversee the group, and both are experienced in assisting major real estate companies and investment funds. Yu is especially active in Shanghai, where she is currently based, acting in real estate M&A, as well as financing matters in the region.
Responsables de la pratique:
Xueping Yu; Yue Tang
Autres avocats clés:
Lishan Li
Principaux clients
Huainan Construction Development Holdings
OCBC Bank
Unam International Management Services Limited – Hong Kong
Xuchang City Investment Corporation
Audi FAW NEV Co., Ltd.
Zhanjiang Infrastructure Construction Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Jiangxi The Second Construction Co., Ltd
Beijing Shougang Industrial Transformation Fund Co., Ltd
Ville
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Yuexiu Property Company with completing a HK$8.36bn rights issue.
- Assisted Beijing Shougang Industrial Transformation Fund with signing a lease contract with its subsidiary and Shougang Group, obtaining a 20-year leasehold right for the West Ten Winter Olympics Square and Beiqitong buildings within the New Shougang High-end Industrial Integrated Service Area.
Dacheng
Dacheng operates at a large scale nationally, advising a range of large real estate companies on multibillion-RMB construction projects. Huazhi Yuan, one of the group’s practice heads, is a key lawyer with experience in large real estate projects involving land law and mineral resources. Fellow practice head Lunshan Lan is key for civil disputes in the real estate sector as well as construction pricing, while Guangzhou-based Siming Liu stands out for commercial real estate expertise, often acting for hotels or large commercial entities, and Shanghai-based Aaron Cao is a go-to practitioner for asset acquisition in the real estate industry. Beijing-based Guanshan Yang is also a key name to note with notable experience handling sizeable PPP projects, as are Guangzhou-based Qinghua Lu and Yayuan Liu.
Responsables de la pratique:
Huazhi Yuan; Guisheng Yang; Yang Cao; Chenyao Wu; Liyuan Du; Hui Yang; Guanshan Yang; Xiao Li
Autres avocats clés:
Qing Chang; Siming Liu; Li Jin; Jian Zhang (Guangzhou); Qinghua Lu; Aaron Cao; Yayuan Liu; Qinghua Lu
Les références
‘The team is very experienced in real estate M&A business. The team members have stable skills and provide timely and efficient feedback. The lawyer in charge has grown rapidly and can manage complex transaction structures. The partners are deeply involved.’
‘Aaron Cao has grown rapidly in the transactions with our company and is able to handle transactions with complex handover structures. He works rigorously and carefully, provides timely feedback, and is responsive to everything.’
‘Li Jin has provided comprehensive legal services to various clients in the fields of real estate and construction engineering, including but not limited to land use rights transfer, primary development, urban renewal projects, real estate project investment and financing, bond issuance, construction projects and Real estate dispute resolution.’
Principaux clients
Shanghai Land (Group) Co., Ltd.
CITIC Pacific China Holdings Ltd.
China Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Seazen Holdings Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Shendi (Group) Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park Development Co., Ltd.
Yanlord Land Investment Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Red Star Macalline Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Lingang New District Economic Development Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Architectural Design Research Institute Co., Ltd.
China Construction Second Engineering Bureau Ltd.
China Resources Land (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Haizhan Industry (Group) Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Zhongxing Group Xincheng House Property Co., Ltd.
A-Living Smart City Services Co., Ltd.
Zhengzhou Lvdu Real Estate Group Co., Ltd.
CIFI Holdings (Group) Co. Ltd.
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.
Gansu Hongda Road Bridge Construction Group Company Ltd.
Beijing Baichuang Environmental Protection Company Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People’s Republic of China.
- Providing specialised legal services for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Island Tunnel Project.
- Providing full process legal services for the clean-up of enterprises under China Real Estate Development Group Co., Ltd.
Guantao Law Firm
The growing practice at Guantao Law Firm, which operates in a multidisciplinary fashion incorporating M&A expertise, has recently welcomed Yingwei He to the team. The firm is regularly engaged in traditional real estate development projects, as well as real estate financing and work on tourism properties. On the construction side, which is a key area of strength for Xuexia Wang, the group advises on projects and contracts, as well as litigation. Hongyi He, Yonghong Zhan and Xihua Yudd head the team. Rong Zhang has well established expertise in real estate development.
Responsables de la pratique:
Hongyi He; Yonghong Zhan; Xihua Yu
Autres avocats clés:
Xuexia Wang; Rong Zhang
Principaux clients
Guangdong Yuehai Urban Investment Co. LTD
Guangdong Yuehai Land Holdings Limited
Shenzhen Chiwan Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Xi’an Chanba Ecological District Bahe Right Bank area upgrading PPP project
China Gezhouba Group Construction Engineering Co., LTD
Xi’an Xingfu Lindai Construction&Investment Co., Ltd.
Xi’an Gaoling District Urban construction development Co., LTD
China Construction Xi ‘an Investment Development Co., LTD
Sichuan Qinxuan Project construction management Co., LTD
China Energy Engineering Group Northwest City Construction Co., LTD.
Yaobai Special Cement Group CO., LTD
China Tenth Metallurgy Group Limited Corporation
Shanghai Jialiang Digital Technology Co., Ltd
HKC (Shanghai Guangtian) Holdings Ltd.|and|Hong Kong Construction (China) Engineering Co., Ltd.
Zhonghua Jinmao Property Management (Beijing) Co., LTD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jinmao Services
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Guangdong Yuehai Urban Investment on acquiring Zhuhai Baoli Real Estate and Foshan Times Tianhui Investment to hold 60% and 40% of the equity of Foshan Baoli Real Estate by way of debt acquisition.
- Assisted Guangdong Yuehai Land Holdings with the assignment of a real property project.
- Representing Shenzhen Chiwan Real Estate Development in a group litigation case.
Jingtian & Gongcheng
Jingtian & Gongcheng, whose client base encompasses a range of public companies, fields a real estate team which adopts a multidisciplinary approach. The wider group is also praised for its ‘profound knowledge and rich practical experience in the fields of real estate and construction engineering.’ Fusheng Fu and Lingqin Wang head up the team, supported by Linming Jin who often works on real estate elements of PPP and infrastructure projects and Jian Yao who focuses on real estate as outbound investments.
Responsables de la pratique:
Fusheng Fu; Lingqing Wang
Autres avocats clés:
Linming Jin; Jian Yao; Jing Chen; Zhenxiang Wang; Fei Liu
Les références
‘Fei Liu has profound professional knowledge and rich practical experience in the fields of real estate and construction engineering. He can cooperate with our company in handling difficult cases, provide innovative solutions, and effectively identify and manage risks.’
Principaux clients
Changsha Tianxin City Renewal Investment,Construction & Operation Co., Ltd
Jiangmen Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission
Beijing Longzhi Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd.
Tianji Industry & City Group Co., Ltd
Zhongshan Xinhao Yachuang Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Maoliang Real Estate Co., Ltd.
China Railway Sichuan Eco City Investment Co., Ltd.
Gemdale
Jiangsu Lord Equity Investment Fund Management Co.,Ltd.
Nanjing Connie Electromechanical Co.
TIAN JI Industries
CHINA HUARONG ASSET MANAGEMENT Co.,Ltd.
KKR
Hillhouse Investment
Gaolu Group Corporation Limited
Tianji Industrial Company
Asia Cold
Mangrove Investment Group
BCI
上海上实新城市开发有限公司
山东高速
Principaux dossiers
- Advised China Merchants Group on the Djibouti Old Port Redevelopment Project and « East Africa International Special Business Zone Project.
- Representing a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ant Group, completed the acquisition of the KR. Center East Tower project for approximately RMB5.1 billion.
- Provided legal services for Wuxi Huishan Hi-Tech Group Co., Ltd.’s JPY8.3 billion overseas bond issue.
Jundu Law Firm
Jundu Law Firm has been involved in several landmark construction projects in China. It is also well versed in construction engineering projects, investments and real estate M&A, as well as construction disputes in the high courts. Indeed, Tan Jinghui, the group’s practice head, ‘is very experienced in the field of construction engineering‘ as well as construction disputes, and the construction industry more generally, utilising her background in this industry to work on ongoing construction projects. This is also a strength of the wider group, including Xu Wenlei.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tan Jinghui
Autres avocats clés:
Xu Wenbin; Nanshan Chen
Les références
‘‘The Jundu team excels in real estate and construction engineering business. In recent years, it has attracted many competitive partners and non-partner lawyers and has a leading position in dispute resolution.’
‘Tan Jinghui is a leading figure in the team. She comes from the construction industry and has been engaged in legal dispute resolution for a long time, providing clients with confident solutions.’
‘The leader of the team enjoys a high reputation in the field of construction engineering in mainland China. The core backbone personnel of the team are relatively stable and have made great achievements in professional fields such as construction engineering, real estate, investment and mergers and acquisitions, and corporate business. The fees are relatively reasonable, and the staff are highly proactive and cooperative in their work.’
Principaux clients
China Railway Seventh Bureau Group Limited
CMT Jingcheng Engineering Technology Co.
Daqing Daitu Real Estate Development Co.
Alfagma (Ningbo) International Trading Co.
China Railway Beijing Engineering Bureau Group Co.
Shenzhen Huayang International Engineering Design Co.
Sino-Ocean International Construction Co.
Zhao Fenglin
Guangdong Teng Yue Construction Engineering Co.
China Railway Construction Group Limited
Principaux dossiers
Llinks Law Offices
Llinks Law Offices offers a practice which covers real estate financing as well as real estate transactions and disputes. It counts a number of Chinese businesses in a variety of industries among its clients. Nicholas Lou, whose clients often include real estate development companies, leads the team alongside Bernie Liu. On the financing side, it acts for clients such as private equity funds and other real estate investors. Liu is instrumental in the team’s real estate M&A matters, as is Teddy Li. All lawyers mentioned are based in Shanghai.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nicholas Lou; Bernie Liu
Autres avocats clés:
Teddy Li; David Yu
Principaux clients
Hong Kong Land
Vanke
Straits Real Estate
Shanghai Real Estate Group
China Enterprise
LaSalle Investment
CMC Capital
Ping An Real Estate
Puyue Asset Management
D & J China
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Hong Kong Land on the customisation and sale of an office project in Shanghai Xuhui Riverside.
- Advised Frasers Property on the joint development of two residential projects in Jiading, Shanghai with Gemdale.
- Advised Hworld Group on its divestment of an Ibis Hotel in Wuxi, Jiangsu through equity transfer.
Merits & Tree Law Offices
Merits & Tree Law Offices is active in construction work and has been increasingly engaged in real estate projects such as cooperative real estate development. The group’s clients mostly hail from mainland China, and the group is able to handle litigious matters such as housing sale contract disputes. Heading up the team, construction disputes expert Hong Lu also has a niche in mandates at the intersection of infrastructure and real estate, a key area of work for the firm. Elsewhere, Ping Zhang is particularly reputed for real estate transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Hong Lu
Autres avocats clés:
Jin Zheyuan; Li Jiaqi; Lingyue Sun; Ping Zhang
Les références
‘The team members are stable and cooperate with each other to provide one-stop service.’
‘Jin Zheyuan and Li Jiaqi can understand the needs of clients, provide solutions in a timely manner, answer clients’ questions, and avoid unnecessary losses for clients. For construction project cases, they can conduct on-site surveys, and solve on-site or hidden incidents.’
Principaux clients
Aluminum Corporation of China Iron Ore Corporation (Chinalco Iron)
Giti Tire Group Anhui Giti Tire Co., Ltd (Giti Anhui)
Seazen Group
Wal-Mart (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Capital Airports Holding Company
Shanghai Hitime Real Estate Group Co., Ltd (Hitime)
China Resources Group Zhanjiang Runzhi Real Estate Co., Ltd
Shanghai Construction No. 7 (Group) Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Province Jiangjian Group Co., Ltd
China Association for Science and Technology
WISDRI City Construction Engineering & Research Incorporation Ltd.
Hubei Women’s Federation
Tian Yuan Law Firm
Tian Yuan Law Firm specialises in real estate development and engineering, combining this with the ability to assist clients with real estate investment. The department sits within the firm’s wider corporate and M&A practice. Among the group’s diverse client roster are real estate developers and contractors, as well as real estate engineering companies. Yanling Ren and Peng Xie oversee the team. Ren is the contact for real estate investment, whereas Xie is known for assisting with contentious construction matters and real estate engineering mandates. Peng He is an important team member in the real estate investment area.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yanling Ren; Peng Xie
Autres avocats clés:
Peng He
Principaux clients
Shanghai Installation Engineering Group Co., Ltd.
Wuzhou Zhaoyan Derivative Technology Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Baike Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.
Zhongtian Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Solar Membrane Structure Co., Ltd.
Guazi Automotive Service (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
China Resources Land Holdings Limited
China Fortune Land Development Co., Ltd.
Runxin Commercial Investment (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
CCCC Dredging (Group) Co., Ltd.
China Jinmao Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
Gemdale Group Development and Management Company
Beijing Longhu Times Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Sino-Ocean Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Beike Real Estate (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Zhonghai New Town Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Beijing Runzhi, a subsidiary of China Resources Land, in the equity swap and reorganisation project between Tianjin Chengtou Land and Tianjin Lecheng Real Estate (Tianjin MixC).
- Represented Beike in its investment in the Shagou Continuous Development Land Plot 02 project in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province.
- Represented Zhonghai Taiyuan in its participation in the renovation of Wayao Village in Wanbailin District, Taiyuan City and the acquisition of Plot 20.
AllBright Law Offices
As well as practitioners who provide support in traditional real estate advice, real estate financing and real estate M&A, the group at AllBright Law Offices provides ‘innovative business support in the field of compliance, which is currently of great concern to Chinese state-owned enterprises’. At the helm is Xianming Luo, whose expertise in real estate extends to real estate litigation, mediation and arbitration, and Fang Wang is also a key contact in this regard. Luo is strongly supported by Ziliang Liu, who stands out for ‘professionalism, enthusiasm and quality of service.’
Responsables de la pratique:
Xianmin Luo
Autres avocats clés:
Ziliang Liu; Fang Wang, Yu Wang; Jingming Liu; Bao Liu
Les références
‘The team is very professional in the field of real estate and construction. In terms of innovation, in addition to traditional legal affairs, the lawyers have innovative business support in the field of compliance, which is currently of great concern to Chinese state-owned enterprises.’
‘Ziliang Liu stands out for professionalism, enthusiasm, and quality of service.’
‘They possess strong professional capabilities in both substantive laws and dispute resolution procedures in this field. Flexible billing methods.’
Principaux clients
Shenzhen Licheng Investment Development Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Jinkai Property Co., Ltd.
Nanjing Weijing Real Estate Development Co., Ltd
Licheng Real Estate Consultants Ltd.
China Huarong Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Now renamed CITIC Financial Asset Management Co., Ltd.)
Dongying Hongtai Real Estate Development Co., Ltd
Anhui Wantou Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Hefei Ligao Weisheng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd
Zhuzhou Hongyu Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Liuzhi Special Zone Trading Operation (Group) Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
Kangda Law Firm
Kangda Law Firm was heavily engaged in construction project disputes throughout 2024, but offers clients a comprehensive practice, spanning from real estate investments and M&A to regulatory advice and real estate disputes. Lina Meng. Xiaojun Wang and Changying Song head the team, and Deng Zhenhua is a key part of much of the group’s work, having ‘been deeply involved in the field of real estate and construction engineering for many years’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lina Meng; Xiaojun Wang; Changying Song
Autres avocats clés:
Deng Zhenhua
Les références
‘It is a team focusing on real estate affairs. Lawyers have rich experience in this field, are familiar with the business model of our company, and can quickly get started. They have good experience.’
‘Deng Zhenhua has been deeply involved in the field of real estate and construction engineering for many years.’
Principaux clients
Shaanxi Senna Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Shabu Guangyu Industrial Development Co., Ltd.
Beijing Yuanxu Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Bairun Industrial Investment Co., Ltd.
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group (China) Co., Ltd.
Beijing Kaiyuan Mingxin Investment Management Center (Limited Partnership)
Shanghai Wanli Ruifan Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Beijing Property Service Guidance Center (the internal organization of Beijing Housing and Urban-Rural Development Commission)
Chaoyang Branch of Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources
Beijing Changying Agricultural industry and Commerce Company
Beijing Chaoyang District Housing Collection Affairs Center
Chaoyang People’ District Government of Beijing Municipality
Sanjianfang Township People’s Government, Chaoyang District, Beijing Municipality
The Beijing Municipal Chaoyang District Housing Administration Bureau
Hebei MCC Metallurgical Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
SCEGC No.3 Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd.
Shaanxi Baodan Chemical Industry Group Co., Ltd.
Fengxiang District People’s Government, Fengxiang District Education and Sports Bureau
Xi’an Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Guangzhou Shabu Guangyu Industrial Development with the Shabu Old Village Renovation Plan, which covers a new construction area of 158 hectares, with a construction area of 4.03 million square meters.
- Assisted Beijing Jiahong Yifang Investment with a construction project dispute case, which involved the forced demolition of the project which was not completed and not settled.
DeHeng Law Offices
DeHeng Law Offices, whose clients often include construction companies, is praised for its ‘excellent reputation for service in the construction engineering field‘ and for its ability to solve problems in this area. The group is particularly well placed to advise on environmental management. Heading up the team, and all based in Beijing, are Ganghong Sun, Xiongwei Li, Jianwen Wang and Kai Zhang. Aimin Yue is go-to practitioner for real estate development matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ganghong Sun; Xiongwei Li; Jianwen Wang; Kai Zhang
Autres avocats clés:
Shan Cao
Les références
‘The team has an excellent reputation for service in the construction engineering field. It is able to solve major, difficult and complex problems, and promptly adjust the content and direction of legal services according to policy adjustments. It is a trustworthy partner.’
‘Cao Shan’s professional ability in the field of construction engineering and infrastructure is unquestionable. Lawyer Cao’s professional ability, service response speed, and reputation are all recognized by us.’
‘Cao Shan has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate and construction engineering fields, and also worked in central enterprises in the early days. She is familiar with the policies in the real estate and construction engineering fields, and is experienced in solving difficult and complex problems.’
Principaux clients
Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunicatio ns Corp.,Ltd.
Anqing Industrial New City investment and construction Co., LTD
BCEG NO.3 Construction Engineering Co., LTD
Shanghai Changzheng Hospital
Beijing CSTJ Metro Investment and Development Co., Ltd
Shanghai Construction Group
Shanghai BioGerm Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhengping Road & Bridge Construction Co.，Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for Beijing CSTJ Metro Investment and Development in reviewing contracts involved in the daily operation of the company.
- Assisted Yangtze Memory Technology Corp with an emerging enterprise in China’s semiconductor field, by which the National Memory Base was invested and constructed as a landmark and major project in China’s semiconductor industry.
FenXun Partners
FenXun Partners has significant strength in real estate investment trusts and is well-versed in assisting clients with setting up real estate investment funds. Leveraging its joint venture with Baker McKenzie, it works closely with the firm’s other offices, particularly in Hong Kong, on a broad mix of pre-transaction corporate, land acquisition, investment exit, and liquidations. Alexander Gong heads up the team from its Shanghai office and leads on share and asset deal acquisition, joint ventures, built-to-suit leases, insolvency and disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alexander Gong
Principaux clients
Shui On Land Limited
JianLingChengDa Law Firm
JianLingChengDa Law Firm ‘excels in specialised services for construction projects‘, servicing a mostly domestic client base. On the construction side, the group handled several construction dispute cases in 2024. Jigao Zhou leads the team and is well supported by Min Wang and Lingjun Wang, the former of whom is adept at complex arbitration and litigation cases, and the latter of whom is adept at assisting with cross-border construction projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zhou Jigao
Autres avocats clés:
Min Wang; Lingjun Wang
Les références
‘Jianling Chengda is a law firm that focuses on the fields of real estate and construction engineering. Its professionalism and understanding of construction engineering are unmatched by other law firms I believe. Over the years, they have handled many difficult and complicated construction cases and have become a benchmark in the industry. It is precisely because of their focus and dedication that, at a time when risks are frequent in the field of construction engineering, they can quickly grasp the key points of the risks of the case and the key issues that clients are concerned about with their rich practical experience and delicate legal understanding.’
‘With Wang Lingjun we have established a good relationship of trust. Wang has consistently provided us with high-quality and efficient legal services.’
‘JianLingChengDa excels in specialised services for construction projects, making them a leader in the industry in my view. First, they have a goal-oriented mindset, adept at combining deep understanding of laws and regulations with practical application. The firm is not only well-versed in various legal regulations of the construction industry but also emphasizes providing advice from a commercial feasibility perspective. They have offered many effective suggestions that helped us avoid potential disputes. Second, they boast a high-quality team of lawyers capable of integrating professional skills. JianLingChengDa has many lawyers with dual backgrounds in law and engineering. They effectively combine knowledge from both fields to provide us with more comprehensive and precise legal solutions. Third, they are adept at summarising and converting experience into practical knowledge.’
Principaux clients
China MCC20 Group Co., Ltd.
China MCC5 Group Corp.Ltd.
Shanghai Baoye Group Co., Ltd.
MCC Communication Engineering Technology Co., Ltd
CISDI Engineering Co.,Ltd.
China Huaye Group Co., Ltd.
China Nuclear Industry Fifth Construction Co.,Ltd.
China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Co.,ltd.
The First Construction Limited Company Of China Construction Eighth Engineering Division
The Second Construction Limited Company Of China Construction Eighth Engineering Division
The Third Construction Limited Company Of China Construction Eighth Engineering Division
China Construction Eighth Engineering Division Corp. Ltd.
The Eighth Engineering Division of China Construction Limited Company Shanghai Branch
The Eighth Engineering Division South Branch of China Construction Limited Company
China Construction Seventh Bureau Second Building Co., Ltd.
China Construction Seventh Engineering Division (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Construction First Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Construction Second Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Construction Forth Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Construction Fifth Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Building Decoration Engineering Group Co.,Ltd.
Shanghai Installation Engineering Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Urban Construction Municipal Engineering (Group) Co., Ltd.
SMIC (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Jiangxi Province Construction Group Company
Nantong Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Longyuan Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Modern Agriculture Investment Development Group Co., Ltd.
PING AN REAL ESTATE COMPANY LTD.
Shentong Express Co.,Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
Yingke Law Firm
Yingke Law Firm continues to expand in mainland China, adding to its presence as a national and global law firm, and fields a team which ‘has demonstrated comprehensive strength in the field of construction engineering’ as well as strong knowledge of local real estate regulation. Caiyuan Xiao is the team leader and is well supported by Zhang Gang, a seasoned practitioner in the construction field.
Responsables de la pratique:
Xiao Caiyuan
Autres avocats clés:
Zhang Gang; Caiyuan Xiao
Les références
‘The law firm is the largest in the country and has good cooperative units all over the country. It has abundant judicial resources and can collaborate on cases. The lawyers in the law firm are highly professional. In addition to their professional experience in construction law, they also have professional backgrounds in architectural design, cost appraisal, and architect qualifications. The team has demonstrated strong comprehensive strength in the field of construction engineering.’
‘Zhang Gang is a very senior lawyer in the construction field. He has been practicing for more than 20 years and has handled a large number of litigation and arbitration cases. He is personally experienced, responsible, approachable, has smooth communication skills, is humble, and provides thoughtful service. All cases have achieved relatively good results.’
Principaux clients
Organising Committee of 2022 19th Asian Games Hangzhou
Tiantai County Infrastructure Investment Co., Ltd.
Zhongwei Capital Holding Co., Ltd.
Beijing Huabin Investment Co., Ltd.
CHEC Venture Investment Co., Ltd.
China Gezhouba Group Real Estate Corporation
CCCC (Zhengzhou) Investment Development Co., Ltd.
the Administration of the Clean Development Mechanism Fund Centre (Centre for Government and Social Capital Cooperation, Ministry of Finance)
Yuxi Hongta District Urban Management Bureau
Greentown Architectural Technology Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Linzhou Red Flag Canal Economic Development Zone Rongkai Company on acquiring the debt (or land) of Henan Zhongyu General Aviation.
- Assisting Chongqing Guanghong Construction Engineering with solving a construction contract dispute.
- Assisted Xinhua Street Office with the Guangzhou North Railway Station Comprehensive Transportation Hub development and construction project.