Headquartered in Sichuan, Tahota Law Firm is a full-service law firm that enjoys a leading position in western China’s legal market. The firm has branches in cities like Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Nanjing and Tianjin.
Focusses / specialisms
Core practices areas of Tahota include securities, investment and mergers and acquisitions, private equity, bankruptcy liquidation, foreign-related investment and financing, and debt restructuring.
Key clients
Key clients include Yunnan Hongta Bank, Sichuan Cable Broadcasting Network, Tiansheng Securities, Development Bank of Singapore, Zhongtai International Securities and ICBC International.
Research period review:
32nd edition (2021/2022)
In 2021, the firm represented Nanjing Lishui Industrial Investment Holding Group in its issuance of Rmb500 million short-term financing bonds in 2021.
In 2020, the transactional team was busy with domestic M&A work. It advised on Chengdu Express’s acquisition of Chengdu Energy Development. This was an important landmark acquisition case for the diversified development of Chengdu's high-speed operations. The target company involved refuelling and refuelling station operations, with more points to adjust. The case has served as a reference for similar acquisition cases in Sichuan.
Deal highlights
Chengdu Express acquisition of Chengdu Energy Development
Longteng Real Estate Group acquisition of the stake in Jane Yang Aviation Investment
Santai Holdings non-public issuance of shares
