HHP Attorneys-At-Law is the first Chinese member firm to join Meritas, an international alliance of law offices. Headquartered in Shanghai, it is a boutique law firm that is best known for its work in banking and finance and M&A.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is particularly active in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and mining sectors.
Key clients
Key clients include 3M, Bank of China, Aijian Trust, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Sichuan Trust, Puma, Zhonghai Trust and Children’s Hospital of Fudan University.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Most deals the firm submits remain confidential. One publishable matter is that
HHP represented Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, as the fund management on a pilot programme for long-term rental housing rent supervision in Shanghai in 2022. The HHP team was faced with the challenge of drafting a model text that effectively balances the interests of both tenants and landlords, while ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
In 2021, the firm advised a leading insurance company, on its cross-border acquisition of a healthcare project. The transaction involves multiple overseas shareholding platforms and domestic operational platforms, including medical institutions, elderly care institutions and pharmacies.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank’s long-term rental housing rent supervision pilot programme.
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“They demonstrated advanced legal skills in identifying and mitigating risks, as well as ensuring our interests were protected throughout the deal. HHP showed a deep understanding of our industry and was able to speak directly with our business team to ensure that the legal solutions they provided aligned with our business goals. They have a deep bench of lawyers with diverse backgrounds and expertise, which allows them to provide comprehensive legal services for all aspects of corporate transactions. Their high level of responsiveness has been critical to our success in completing complex transactions in a timely manner. Their ability to anticipate potential issues and proactively address them has helped us to avoid costly and time-consuming delays in our transactions.”
Lawyer feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Yao Rao
“Yao is an exceptional M&A lawyer with impressive business acumen that enables him to swiftly identify potential issues and develop innovative solutions. His hands-on approach to his work is truly admirable, and he consistently makes himself available to provide guidance, answer questions and offer solutions. His attention to detail is unparalleled, and he always prioritises our interests.
Moreover, Yao is a lawyer of high integrity and unwavering commitment to doing what's right. He is not afraid to make tough decisions and always acts in our best interests. His vast experience and deep understanding of the industry have proved invaluable to us, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a top-notch M&A lawyer.”
Sijia Zhang
“Sijia has been an exceptional asset to us as she takes the lead on our legal matters. Her expertise in corporate law has been invaluable in guiding us through complex transactions and helping us make sound business decisions. We have consistently been impressed by Sijia's ability to anticipate potential legal issues and provide proactive solutions to mitigate risks. Her attention to detail and thoroughness in drafting legal documents have been commendable. Moreover, Sijia is an excellent communicator and collaborator. She takes the time to understand our business needs and is able to explain legal concepts in a clear and concise manner. Her ability to work effectively with our internal teams and external parties has been instrumental in the success of our projects.”
Shihao Xiao
“I had a very positive experience working with Shihao on our deals. His attention to detail and dedication to ensuring smooth and efficient transactions were truly impressive. He consistently kept us informed and made sure we understood the potential risks and benefits of each decision, which was extremely helpful in making informed choices.
His service attitude was outstanding, as he was always available to answer questions and provide guidance throughout the entire process. His legal skills are solid, and he demonstrated a deep understanding of the industry, which greatly helped in navigating complex legal matters.”
