With a ‘perfect combination of tax, financial, and legal experts’, King & Wood Mallesons is well-positioned to provide a wide range of tax services, including tax dispute resolution, audit defence, planning, and compliance. The practice is led by Tony Dong, who brings extensive experience assisting multinational and domestic clients with anti-avoidance investigations, tax litigation, and negotiations with tax authorities. Bill Ye advises on share structure and transactional arrangements and assists clients with establishing tax compliance systems. Daisy Duan offers tax planning and consultation for cross-border investments, restructuring, privatisation, and the creation of red-chip structures, while Xiang Liu is particularly experienced in tax dispute resolution, supporting clients in industries such as pharmaceutical, finance, and entertainment.
Tax: PRC firms in China
King & Wood Mallesons
Responsables de la pratique:
Tony Dong
Autres avocats clés:
Daisy Duan; Bill Ye; Ci (Alice) Zhang; Bo Liu; Jessie Yu; Xiang Liu; Mona Lan
Les références
‘A perfect combination of tax, financial, and legal experts. A perfect combination of theory and practice. A perfect combination of regulator practice, client practice, and intermediary practice.’
‘King & Wood Mallesons Shanghai tax team is fully equipped to cover almost all tax-related businesses in China. The team not only has tax expertise but also has strong legal knowledge. It can provide clients with tax-related and legal advice, helping clients optimize and protect their tax benefits in multiple dimensions.’
‘Bill Ye is the undisputed leader in the tax lawyer industry, with comprehensive, profound and cutting-edge knowledge.’
Principaux clients
BYD Electronic (International) Company Limited
Pfizer Inc.
Goldman Sachs
China Fortune Land Development Co., Ltd.
AWS
Yum China
Paramount
MGM
AGC Inc.
Pavilion
Servier
CCB Trust Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Shagang Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Linmon Picture Media Co., Ltd.
ASE Technology Holding, Co., Ltd.
AIA Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Goldman Sachs in business restructuring, in light of regulatory changes in the sector.
- Assisted ASE Technology Holding, Co., Ltd. with its cross-border reorganisation and M&A deals.
- Represented Pfizer in business restructuring in China and successfully assisted in negotiations with tax authorities to obtain an advance ruling for the tax treatment of transactions.
Zhong Lun Law Firm
Zhong Lun Law Firm is renowned for its ‘rich experience in cross-border taxation’, offering a comprehensive suite of services including tax advisory, compliance, planning, and dispute resolution. Co-led by Mingjun Jia and Mark Gao, the group supports multinational and domestic clients with its inbound and outbound investments and assists family and high-net-worth clients with wealth planning. Peter Ni specialises in the tax aspects of international transactions, advising corporations and high-net-worth individuals on transfer pricing, tax treaties, anti-tax avoidance investigations, and investment structuring. Ashley Hu and Sakura Ji focus on tax issues related to daily corporate operations and cross-border transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mingjun Jia; Mark Gao; Han Hao; Audry Li
Autres avocats clés:
Peter Ni; Hengka (Henry) Ji; Xin (Amber) Guan; Ashley Hu; Sakura Ji
Les références
‘Zhong Lun Law Firm’s tax team provides comprehensive tax services, including tax planning, tax compliance, international taxation, tax dispute resolution and transfer pricing, which can meet the needs of clients in different tax areas. Zhong Lun has accumulated rich experience in cross-border taxation, helping multinational companies deal with complex cross-border tax issues and providing tax solutions that meet international standards.’
‘Peter Ni was exceptional in his guidance and advice. He understands the differences in operating practices between international tax regimes and those in China.’
‘Hengka (Henry) Ji holds law and taxation degrees from top domestic and foreign universities and has many years of experience working in top domestic and foreign law firms. He can always propose the most optimised tax plan based on the specific circumstances of the client, helping the client to reduce tax costs to the greatest extent. Together with Xin (Amber) Guan, Henry can also quickly resolve tax disputes.’
Principaux clients
China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (CSDC)
The People-to-People Health Foundation, Inc.
Huarong (HK) Industrial and Financial Investment Limited
Global Health Drug Discovery Institute (GHDDI)
SUMSUNG
Mishcon de Reya LLP
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
DBS BANK LTD
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Samsung China on compliance with the Global Minimum Tax Rule (Pillar Two).
- Advised Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on international tax services for its US client.
AllBright Law Offices
The ‘very meticulous and professional’ practice at AllBright Law Offices offers a wide range of tax services, including compliance, planning, and dispute resolution. Under the leadership of Bo Xiao, the team regularly provides support to clients on the tax implications of domestic and overseas transactions, including M&A, bankruptcy, and structure design. Yungang Liu is sought after by clients in the real estate, banking, and private equity sectors for his tax advice on daily business activities and investments. Meanwhile, Yongxiang Hua's expertise includes tax dispute resolution matters such as inspection defence, administrative litigation, and crime defence.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bo Xiao
Autres avocats clés:
Yungang Liu; Zhe Yu; Yongxiang Hua
Les références
‘The team advised us on equity structure planning and tax planning. The team is very professional and the cooperation is very pleasant.’
‘The service provided by the team led by Bo Xiao is very meticulous and professional.’
Principaux clients
Jiangsu Yuchuan Wine Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Technology Exchange International Trading Center
Air Liquide Advanced Technologies (France) Air Liquide advanced Technologies.
Concordia University Wisconsin, Union University of Wisconsin, USA
Shanghai Fenlun Catering Management Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
DaHui Lawyers
DaHui Lawyers focuses on the tax aspects of M&A, fund formation, corporate reorganisation, and outbound investments. The firm supports both international and domestic companies with tax filing, due diligence, structuring, and dispute resolution. Mei Zhang is the primary contact, offering both PRC and US tax advisory and compliance services to clients in sectors such as TMT, healthcare, and life sciences.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mei Zhang
Autres avocats clés:
Lei Yu; Tianjun Ma
Principaux clients
Grand CJR Ventures Holding Limited
Greenspring Associates
AlaMab Therapeutics Inc.
Allschool Inc.
Alpha Balance Trust Hong Kong Limited
Asia Info
Beyond Academy Inc
Evernote Corporation / Yinxiang Biji
Falck Danmark A/S
Cellomics Bio
Chillroom
Cloud Accounting
Comcast Communications
Creditease
Oppo
J&T Global Express
Yingshu
Allbirds
LinkSure
Silentium
Tai Xiang La
BNI Global, LLC
Yuanben BioTech
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted J&T Global Express in meeting the PRC tax authorities’ requirements for its IPO.
- Represented the NBA in responding to inquiries from tax authorities and carried out a tax restructuring for compliance and savings.
- Advised a mobile phone manufacturer on transfer pricing and associated tariff risks.
Commerce & Finance Law Offices
Commerce & Finance Law Offices frequently assists multinational and Chinese corporations with their M&A transactions and provides tax planning and compliance services for high-net-worth individuals and businesses. Haoran (Robbie) Chen leads the practice, offering expertise in tax planning and audit defense for automotive, internet, and medical device industry clients.
Responsables de la pratique:
Haoran (Robbie) Chen
Autres avocats clés:
Albert Niu
Principaux dossiers
Dacheng
Dacheng offers comprehensive advice on tax administrative disputes, domestic and cross-border tax compliance, planning, and criminal defence. The practice is helmed by Xuefeng Leng in Beijing, who specialises in civil, administrative, and criminal tax disputes. Yongsheng Xu, based in Guangzhou, handles tax fee-related administrative and criminal cases and is frequently instructed by local tax authorities. In Nanjing, Lishan Fang advises on the tax aspects of M&A, restructuring, and IPO applications.
Responsables de la pratique:
Xuefeng Leng
Autres avocats clés:
Lishan Fang; Wei Xu; Yongsheng Xu
Les références
‘Xu Wang’s team of lawyers has rich experience in handling cases in the field of taxation. The team is good at handling difficult and complex tax cases, helping entrepreneur clients adjust the equity structure and governance structure from the perspective of tax compliance and governance. The taxation field is a traditional advantage field of Dacheng Law Firm, with professional personnel, fast response and high service quality. Beijing Dacheng Law Firm has strong professional strength in the field of taxation and a wide range of services. Its service clients cover multiple fields and industries.’
‘Xu Wang has extensive experience in handling domestic and overseas tax cases. He has provided tax consultation and lectures to the Ministry of Justice, local financial regulatory bureaus, local development and reform commissions and other departments. Xu Wang not only has extensive practical experience and has handled many complex domestic and overseas tax cases, but also has a deep theoretical knowledge of taxation.’
‘With rich knowledge of tax-related laws, our unit and the team can form a good communication, consultation response and return visit mechanism. It can also provide constructive opinions in case consultation.’
Principaux dossiers
- Acting on behalf of the Guangzhou Yuexiu District Tax Bureau of the State Tax Administration, represented its dispatched institution in the case where the plaintiff, Guangzhou Xinyi Property Management Co., Ltd., sued the Baiyun Tax Office of the Yuexiu District Tax Bureau, with a third party bo Liu involved in a social insurance payment dispute.
- Provided special legal services for tax compliance and planning to Shanghai Yuluo Infant Products Co., Ltd. and Hebei Yuluo Maternal and Child Products Sales Co., Ltd.
- Provided tax compliance legal services for the performing arts industry in BOC Beijing Branch.
DeHeng Law Offices
Leveraging extensive experience from working within tax authorities, the team at DeHeng Law Offices is skilled in assisting clients with tax audits, administrative litigation, and administrative reconsideration. Ming Yi, based in Beijing, specialises in tax compliance and resolving disputes with tax authorities. In Shenzhen, Peihua Lin is regularly instructed by local tax authorities, while Tiantian Qiang provides criminal defence for clients accused of tax fraud and evasion. Wei Sun is a key figure in the Wuhan office.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ming Yi; Peihua Lin; Tiantian Qiang; Wei Sun
Principaux clients
Budget Affair Commission of National People’s Congress Standing Committee
Principaux dossiers
Fangda Partners
Fangda Partners delivers 'excellent' PRC and international tax advisory services for corporate and personal tax matters, including cross-border investments, IPO projects, M&A deals, and tax compliance. The firm also represents multinational and domestic clients in tax disputes, covering tax audits, transfer pricing investigations, and administrative litigation. Yan Zhao leads the practice, assisting multinational companies, state-owned enterprises, high-net-worth individuals, and private businesses with transactions, tax planning, and audits. Linlin Cao focuses on the PRC tax aspects of cross-border restructuring, VIE and red-chip structures, and asset-backed securitisation projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yan Zhao
Autres avocats clés:
Linlin Cao
Les références
‘Fangda provided excellent services. We reached out to them for advice on an international tax dispute.’
‘Yan Zhao was very responsive and gave professional and valuable advice. Zhao was always quick to respond and gave a detailed analysis of the case.’
Principaux clients
L Catterton Asia
SK Hynix Inc.
Foshan Ruihui Enterprise Management Partnership (Limited Partnership)
Hamilton Lane
UBS
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a pharmaceutical group in its business restructuring where the total amount of the investment is over USD 1 billion.
- Advised G42, an investment holding group incorporated in the UAE, on its beneficial owner status for the dividends derived from investments in China.
- Assisted US oil and gas company in defending a customs investigation.
FenXun Partners
FenXun Partners delivers ‘practical and professional solutions‘ across the full spectrum of tax matters, including tax planning, administrative reconsideration, global tax minimisation, and personal income tax advice. Jinghua Liu spearheads the team with a focus on tax controversy and planning for cross-border transactions. Abe Zhao specialises in transfer pricing issues, while Jason Wen‘s expertise spans disputes with tax authorities and tax law related to foreign investment. Luis Zhang focuses on PRC tax issues and offers tax advice relating to M&A and corporate restructuring.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jinghua Liu
Autres avocats clés:
Jason Wen; Abe Zhao; Luis Zhang
Les références
‘FenXun is a very professional firm with years of experience and solid technical background. They value customers’ inputs and offer practical and professional solutions and suggestions to customers.’
‘Jason Wen is an amazing partner to work with and I am really impressed by his professionalism. He is very familiar with all different aspects of tax in China and he has strong leadership skills within the firm.’
Principaux clients
Wolverine
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Wolverine on the PRC tax aspects of the sale of Hush Puppies IPs in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau to Beijing Jiaman Dress Co., Ltd
- Advised Wolverine on the PRC tax implications associated with its indirect equity transfers of PRC subsidiaries of the Saucony and Merrell brands.
Haiwen & Partners
Haiwen & Partners is well-equipped to support clients in sectors such as energy, investment management, and healthcare with tax due diligence, audits, structuring, and dispute resolution. Led by Yongmao Guo, the practice also provides advice on the tax aspects of transactions and assists Chinese enterprises in improving tax efficiency and managing tax risks related to outbound investments. Yang Li offers tax audit support, tax compliance analysis, and general tax consulting services.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yongmao Guo
Autres avocats clés:
Yang Li
Principaux clients
Beijing Zhong Tian Ao Bo International Economic Culture Development Center
Excelitas Technologies Corp.
Principaux dossiers
- Provided a training course for Chinese companies on the commercial environment and key tax technical points for investment, business operations, and contracted engineering/construction projects in 39 overseas countries/regions.
- Advised Excelitas on its acquisition of the Global Lighting Technology and Photonics Solutions Business of Heraeus.
Han Kun Law Offices
Han Kun Law Offices offers tax optimisation and execution services for private equity funds, companies, and high-net-worth individuals, and is able to support clients with their tax disputes and outbound investments. Shiye Yuan spearheads the practice, bringing expertise in tax arrangements for corporate transactions and optimisation throughout the entire PE/VC lifecycle. Dongni (Ruby) Jiang specialises in tax planning, restructuring, and due diligence, including assisting M&A parties with applications for preferential tax treatment. Meanwhile, Jing (Gilbert) Shen advises on M&A tax issues and business model optimisation, with a particular emphasis on the new economy sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Shiye Yuan
Autres avocats clés:
Dongni (Ruby) Jiang; Jing (Gilbert) Shen
Principaux clients
New Oriental Group
Chengwei Capital
Heyu Capital
TPG Goup
Hike Capital
Nanshan Capital
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Principaux dossiers
Jincheng Tongda & Neal
Jincheng Tongda & Neal provides ‘very efficient’ services for tax-related matters, such as dispute resolution, consultation, risk management, and planning. Directed by Zhaohui Wang, the practice serves a diverse client base, including domestic and multinational companies, senior management, and tax authorities. Yingchuan Chen focuses on tax compliance, with expertise in corporate, individual income and value-added tax. Yuanyuan Xu's experience encompasses international tax consulting, tax planning, and tax dispute resolution.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zhaohui Wang
Autres avocats clés:
Yingchuan Chen; Yuanyuan Xu
Les références
‘The team has made full use of various tax-related artificial intelligence products to provide us with faster and more comprehensive tax law services (especially analysis of tax-related projects outside mainland China). The team has also been very efficient in handling tax-related matters that require on-site communication in different cities.’
‘Yingchuan Chen and his team are very good at protecting the rights and interests of clients from the perspective of tax legality and tax neutrality principles, standing on the position of taxpayer rights protection. Yingchuan Chen and his team’s understanding in this field is impressive.’
Principaux clients
Ningbo Cheng Mei Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Fast Beauty Technology Co.
A Lanzhou Recycling Resources Company
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for Cheng Mei Materials in resolving a tax dispute on indirect transfer of equity interests in a Samoan company.
- Provided tax special legal services for Shenzhen Fast Beauty Technology Co.
- Serving as permanent tax legal advisor of a Lanzhou renewable resources company
JunHe LLP
With ‘strong professional capabilities and extensive practical experience’, JunHe LLP advises on the tax aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions as well as daily business operations. The team, led jointly by Hong (Julie) Cheng and Tingting Zhao, offers services including tax due diligence, filings, and dispute resolution. Cheng assists international and Chinese clients with PRC tax issues related to M&A and cross-border investments, while Zhao provides tax consulting and dispute resolution services for state-owned enterprises, multinational corporations, private companies, and individuals.
Responsables de la pratique:
Hong (Julie) Cheng; Tingting Zhao
Autres avocats clés:
Qing (Atlas) Zhang
Les références
‘Tingting Zhao’s legal team is an outstanding representative in the field of tax law, with very professional and rich theoretical knowledge and practical experience.’
‘Tingting Zhao is very professional, especially in the field of taxation. She has rich practical experience and a very deep understanding of China’s tax laws and regulations. She can solve practical problems for clients and provide very professional legal advice.’
‘Junhe’s tax team has strong professional capabilities and rich practical experience.’
Principaux clients
Hangzhou Yinhu Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd.
WESail New Energy Automotive Co., Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Yinhu Electric on its asset restructuring.
- Advising WESail on its joint development of a co-branded pure electricity luxury supercar model with HiPhi.
- Providing tax advice and assistance of tax filing and tax authority negotiation for a Hong Kong group company regarding its properties located in the PRC.
Tiantai Law Firm
Tiantai Law Firm stands out for its representation of tax bureaus, with practice leader Jiaben Wang serving as a permanent legal advisor to multiple offices of the State Administration of Taxation. The firm excels in tax dispute resolution, including tax administrative litigation and reconsideration cases, and is well-equipped to handle issues related to personal income tax, VAT, land use fees, and corporate income tax.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jiaben Wang
Autres avocats clés:
Tieye Jiao; Liang Zhao