Fangda Partners' TMT practice is based across mainland China and assists technology companies and financial institutions with a slew of corporate and transactional TMT matters. The team typically supports clients with equity and debt financing, series A, B and C financing, investments, as well as M&A. Practice head Amanda Zhou splits her time between Beijing and Hong Kong and specialises in assisting TMT start-ups, unicorn companies, venture capital and PE funds with transactions. In Beijing, Jeffrey Ding handles M&A and financing, while Patrick Li assists both foreign and Chinese clients in domestic and cross-border investments and mergers. Sufina Cai is well-versed in advising TMT clients on investment and financing projects from Shenzhen.

Global Law Office‘s TMT team advises on both contentious and non-contentious issues, including a range of TMT transactions, IP litigation, cybersecurity matters, and data protection issues. PE/VC deals are a key pillar of the practice, covering onshore, offshore and cross-border structured transactions. The team leverages Beijing-based Maggie Meng‘s expertise in data protection to advise its international and domestic client base. Practice head Jinrong Liu handles M&A and PE/VC issues for clients from Beijing, while co-lead Shanghai-based Steven Yu advises internet companies and PE funds on investments in Chinese TMT companies. Co-head Vincent Wang is the go-to for issues involving AI, blockchain and cloud computing and sits in Shanghai, while in Beijing Meph Jia Gui leads on IP matters. Steven Zhu advises multinational clients on cross-border transactions and is a specialist in the media and entertainment sector.

Assisting traditional media and entertainment companies and multinational technology corporations, Haiwen & Partners has a strong practice for TMT transactions, compliance and regulatory matters. The team is led out of Shenzhen by Weiwei Sun who is well-versed in assisting TMT, culture and entertainment clients with M&A and private equity investments. The Beijing practice is led by Peng Fu and Yu Cao. Fu specialises in data and IP matters and is experienced in advising automotive clients on TMT issues, while Cao is the go-to for media and entertainment clients and often handles film and TV project transactions, production financing, advertising, and other media issues. Jianyuan Yang excels in data protection matters and is based in Beijing. Benran Huang splits his time between Shanghai and Beijing and advises technology companies and PE funds with cross-border M&A.

As a premier TMT practice, Han Kun Law Offices assists multinational and domestic TMT clients on a range of issues from IPO deals, M&A, and financing to regulatory issues, litigation, and IP. The team has been active in a number of sectors including AI, manufacturing, solar and semiconductor. Recently, the team has assisted unicorns in the AI industry with financing and has advised TMT clients on licensing and the commercialisation of technology products. The litigation team handles labour law disputes and trade infringement cases related to the TMT sector. In Beijing, Charles Li leads on financing matters, while Yijun Chao and Wei (David) Li both focus on private equity and venture capital issues. Kelvin Gao handles M&A from Shanghai, while in Beijing Zaiguang Lu has assisted clients in completing IPOs in the US and Hong Kong and Sheng Li manages a range of transactions related to blockchain, technologym and the internet. The aforementioned lawyers all co-lead the practice.

TransAsia Lawyers has longstanding expertise in the technology, media, and telecoms sectors and is led from Beijing by TMT specialist Philip Qu. Qu assists with a wide range of issues, from regulatory and compliance matters to M&A, investment structuring, and IPOs. The firm is a member of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance and often advises on cross-border advertising issues for media clients. It also has a strong TMT disputes practice that is well-versed in handling disputes related to entertainment project finance, distribution revenue collection and sharing, unfair competition, and copyright infringement. Kevin Guo also sits in Beijing and is the go-to for regulatory and commercial issues in the TMT sector.

Zhong Lun Law Firm continues to be a leading TMT practice and excels in handling a wide range of matters in the telecoms and internet sectors. M&A, equity and debt financing, and investments are all key parts of the practice, which represents telecom sector clients, internet providers, private equity funds, and investment institutions in transactions.  The Beijing-based team also draws on its IP, data protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory expertise to assist clients. Victor Yu, Jihong Chen and Anthony Zhao are all noted for their specialism in the TMT sector. Peng Cai leads on data protection matters, while William Qiu handles TMT-related transactions. Peng Zhang is the go-to for IP disputes and Yang Zhou handles TMT and corporate issues from Shanghai.

AnJie Broad Law Firm combines its expertise in telecoms, internet, transactional, and data protection matters to support a range of Chinese and multinational clients. The firm stands out for its specialism in the telecoms sector. Samuel Yang directs the practice from Beijing, advising international and domestic telecom carriers on regulatory and contractual issues. Yang and Shanghai-based Sunny Shen are both key to the firm's data protection expertise. Co-head Hang Cai leads the Shanghai team and focuses on commercial transactions in the TMT, manufacturing and AI sectors. M&A restructurings are handled by Ting Yao from Shanghai.

DaHui Lawyers's TMT practice is led out of Shanghai and Beijing by TMT specialist and managing partner Richard Ma, who is well-versed in assisting multinationals and domestic clients with TMT transactions. The team is noted for its expertise in cross-border transactions across a number of sectors, including internet, tech, telecoms, media and semiconductor. It is also adept at assisting with AI-related issues, and regulatory and compliance matters. In Shanghai, Cloud Li advises on foreign direct investment and M&A, while Joanna Jiang handles data compliance and regulatory issues in the TMT space. Dimitri Phillips advises on inbound and outbound investments as well as litigation.

The TMT team at FenXun Partners is a part of the global TMT practice of its joint operation firm Baker McKenzie FenXun and is led from Shanghai by TMT specialist Zhenyu Ruan. Ruan routinely advises tech companies on technology licensing transactions, data privacy, and joint ventures. The team also assists clients with outsourcing, venture capital, M&A transactions and fintech issues. Multinational and domestic tech companies, financial institutions, and e-commerce platforms all seek out the practice for its full-service capabilities.

Jingtian & Gongcheng assists a wide range of companies within the TMT sector, including clients across the e-commerce, big data, AI, mobile, internet, games, and media spaces. In addition to its regulatory and transactional expertise, the team is noted for its experience in assisting clients with IPOs and M&A within the TMT sector. The team is co-led from Beijing by Zhenhua Xiang and Yongqing Huang. Danning Shao is well-versed in assisting TMT clients, PE/VC funds, and investment banks with M&A and IPO listings. Shao also advises artists, producers, and songwriters with music-related transactions.

The Shanghai-based TMT team at JunHe LLP draws on its capital markets and corporate expertise to advise financial institutions and TMT clients with investments, financings, M&A, and IPOs. The team also assists with compliance and IP matters. Practice head Rongnan Huang is experienced in acting for online platforms, film and TV, cartoon, and gaming companies as their legal counsel and has also handled media-related commercial litigation. Yi Wang is a member of the capital markets team and is well-versed in TMT-related transactions.

King & Wood Mallesons centres its TMT practice around its expertise in data protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory issues. The team advises clients in the telecom sector on regulatory reform and compliance, network access agreements, and national broadband rollouts, and assists tech clients with data privacy issues and implementing IT systems. The firm recently set up a new AI team led by Seagull Song, which assists with AI security and compliance. Splitting her time between Beijing and Sanya, Susan Ning leads the TMT practice and is an expert in navigating Chinese regulations including big data legislation. Wei He and Han Wu co-lead the team from Beijing, with Wu focusing on advising multinational clients on data issues. Yuanyuan Cheng is well-versed in TMT regulatory compliance matters and is based in Beijing, while Yirui Zhang handles high-tech sector issues such as AI from Shanghai.

With a largely international and multinational client base, Zhao Sheng Law Firm advises technology, entertainment, financial sponsors, investment banks and e-commerce companies on TMT transactions. The firm utilises its joint operation with Linklaters to provide strong cross-border assistance in M&A. Data protection and cybersecurity is another pillar of the practice which assists with international data transfer projects, implementing cloud-based solutions, policy reviews, and data exports. Richard Gu leads the team from Shanghai and excels in cross-border M&A, joint venture transactions, as well as data compliance matters.

The internet and information technology group at AllBright Law Offices focuses on advising largely domestic clients on data compliance, network security, and personal information protection. The team also handles M&A, investments, and financings for TMT clients. The Shanghai-based team is spearheaded by Weiming Wu, who assists healthcare, finance, automotive, and e-commerce clients with data compliance issues. Feng Ding and Chengwei Peng both handle a range of TMT-related transactions.

Anli Partners advises TMT clients on data privacy and cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, IP, and financing matters. The team is co-led by Wei Luo and Bo Yang from Beijing and Yifan Chen in Shanghai. Luo is well-versed in assisting technology and financial institutions with data compliance issues, Yang handles M&A and data protection matters, and Chen focuses on foreign investment and corporate compliance.

Dacheng‘s TMT group is based across mainland China and offers expertise in data protection, cybersecurity and corporate matters. Serving as Dentons China‘s preferred law firm, the group advises a mix of domestic and international clients in the tech, automobile, media, and telecom sectors. Kaiming Cai heads the practice from Beijing and assists tech clients with navigating China’s data protection laws and regulations. Co-lead Wallace Li sits in Shanghai and leads on IP transactions and litigation.

With a strong focus on data privacy compliance and cybersecurity, Guantao Law Firm's TMT practice supports clients in a wide array of TMT fields, such as big data, cloud computing, and Internet fintech. The team also represents clients in litigation and arbitration related to IP issues such as copyright infringement. The firm often acts as legal counsel for its film and TV clients, advising on a range of legal issues related to the investment and production of films. The practice is led from Shanghai by Yuwei Wang, who is well-equipped to handle data-related matters including data trading and AI-related issues. Dequan Li and Zhe Deng are the go-to for media and entertainment disputes.

Guozun Cathay Associates centres its TMT practice around media and entertainment matters, advising domestic production companies, distributors, and notable individuals. The team mainly assists clients with IP issues such as protecting IP rights. Yueping Feng, Xiaofang Xu and Hanchen Wang all co-lead the practice from Beijing. Feng is a trusted advisor to the State Department of Culture and Entertainment, brokers, and multinational corporations, Xu supports major video platforms and culture and entertainment companies, and Wang offers expertise in the cultural tourism industry.

Hai Run Law Firm is noted for its specialism in media and entertainment law, advising tech companies, film and TV producers, entertainment and media companies, and notable artists, directors and singers on contentious and non-contentious issues. The team is well-equipped to assist with defamation and privacy cases as well as advise clients on IP issues and contractual matters. Practice head Shuguang Yang is an expert in handling media and entertainment disputes and leads the team from Beijing.

The TMT group at Kewei Law Firm is supported by its joint operation with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP and mainly assists multinational and domestic TMT clients in cross-border transactions, fundraising, and M&A. Practice head Justina Zhang is based in Shanghai and Beijing and excels in handling corporate transactions and regulatory compliance matters for TMT clients. Data protection and cybersecurity issues are also handled by the team.

Hylands Law Firm‘s TMT practice draws on the firm’s IP expertise to assist TMT clients with contentious and non-contentious IP matters. The firm also advises on data protection issues and handles media and entertainment disputes. The group is led by Yingzi Liu from Beijing, who specialises in IP and corporate issues and often assists TV and film companies with licensing deals and copyright protection.

Jincheng Tongda & Neal is sought out for its knowledge in handling entertainment and media matters, including issues related to live broadcasting, film and TV, music, and the internet. The practice typically assists clients with contentious and non-contentious IP issues and also advises on regulatory matters, data protection and transactions. In Beijing, Junwu Zhou advises notable Chinese entertainment individuals with disputes in the music and movie industry, while Xi Chen handles IP issues for TMT clients. Haitao Sha sits in Shanghai and handles transactional IP disputes and IP rights protection.

JunZeJun Law Offices handles a range of IP disputes for technology and telecoms clients across China and globally. The team assists with patent, copyright and trade mark issues and is well-versed in handling specific TMT-related aspects of cases. The group is jointly led by IP specialists Jian Ye from Guangzhou, Xicheng Chen in Shenzhen, and Beijing-based Liangyong Liu.

The Shanghai-based corporate TMT team at Llinks Law Offices regularly handles a range of transactions for TMT clients, with a focus on investments and financing. The team is also adept at handling IP issues. Team lead Nicholas Lou is experienced in advising telecoms companies in private equity investments as well as Series A, B and C financings. Wayne Chen and David Yu both handle M&A, IPOs and other corporate matters for TMT clients.

Shihui Partners leverages its corporate transactional skills to advise TMT clients on IPOs, financings, and acquisitions. The Beijing team is led by George Niu, who specialises in venture capital and private equity transactions, and Bolin Fang, who handles cross-border investments, M&A, and fintech transactions. The Shanghai practice is spearheaded by George Wang, who regularly advises multinational and domestic clients on a range of corporate matters.

Tahota Law Firm assists TMT companies with contentious and non-contentious data protection and IP issues. The team often advises on technology-related matters involving the software, hardware and manufacturing sectors. The group is also well-versed in handling corporate TMT transactions. Corporate and IP specialist Jia Yuan leads the team from Chengdu, while Charles Feng handles IP and data issues from Beijing.

Tiantai Law Firm is adept at handling media and entertainment matters for clients in wide array of industries, including publishing, film and TV, music, performance, and live broadcasting. The team offers experience in both contentious and non-contentious media matters, such as handling IP infringement cases and acting as legal advisor to film and TV projects. Beijing-based practice leader Chunfei Guo has a wealth of expertise in copyright disputes, antitrust, and competition disputes for TMT clients.