Merits & Tree Law Offices was initially established in 2006 under the name Beijing Hawkhigh Law Offices until it was renamed in 2017. It has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Haikou, with a Wuhan office now in the phase of establishment. The firm now has more than 80 partners and 300 lawyers and other professionals. 

Highlights 

It is a relatively young law firm in China but continues to develop rapidly. The firm’s strength is in handling private equity and investment funds mandates. 

Among the publishable deals, the team advised on the Establishment and Investment in New Fusion Energy (Anhui) by NIO LIMITED. This project involves a joint venture between NIO and two government-backed investment institutions to create a company focused on the development and commercialization of fusion technology. They also advised on Round B-4 financing of Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology. 

The firm hired three partners Bo Hu, Ying Hui and Qingyang He in 2023 to strength its teams in PE and M&A work. 

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include China Pengfei Group, Wuxi Shangji Automation, China National Nuclear Corporation, SanNuo Biosensor, China Pacific Insurance, Sequoia Capital, IDG Capital, CITIC Capital, Gaorong Capital, Tencent and Xiaomi.