Tian Yuan Law Firm is a full-service law firm founded in 1992. It is headquartered in Beijing and has 11 branch offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Xi'an, Haikou, Suzhou, Guangzhou, Hefei, Kunming and Hong Kong. 

Highlights 

The firm’s practice areas cover capital markets, M&A, banking and finance, and restructuring and insolvency. 

In the capital markets sector, the firm has an impressive history of advising on notable deals. Last year, they provided legal counsel for Weil AG's issuance of Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) and their listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Additionally, they advised on the IPO of Keep Inc. and NEUSOFT XIKANG HOLDING INC.

In the M&A sector, the firm played a crucial role in the strategic reorganization of Anhui Military Industry Group and China National Military Equipment Group (CNMEG). They also advised Garman Apparel on the acquisition of IP assets for the Hush Puppies brand in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. 

Testimonials 

“Being careful and meticulous, Tian Yuan always considers problems thoroughly. He has a good understanding of the actual needs of A+H-share listed companies. Attorney XU and his team are our first choice when we cooperate with external counsels in most cases.” 

“Professional and reasonable.”

“Very hands-on approach from partner level, very detailed oriented review of documentation, and provides timely and thoughtful legal advice.” 

“The team serving us has a great bunch of experience in MBO and equity financing, starting from setting up the strategy to execution plan. MBO work in China is very rare and normally takes longer time and more complicated than a regular equity financing, with help from Tian Yuan, we are able to close all deals in seven months.” 

Yuntao Ma 

“Active client engagement, quick turn around, deep experience both in legal and offshore structures.” 

“Serious and responsible in work, very professional.” 

“Very hands-on and experienced lawyer with more than 20 years of experience, it is delighted to see partner level lawyers are still running at the front line of the trade.” 

“Setting strategy for MBO and equity financing, execution and negotiating terms.” 

Tao (Cedric) Xu 

“Tao is insightful in internal team management. His team adopts the ‘senior-leading-juniors’ operation model, and Tao leads three mid-level lawyers to cope with complex M&A transactions. Then, the three mid-level lawyers lead one or two junior(s) respectively, forming a team to work in synergy quickly. In addition, two entry-level associates are left for standby. The longitudinal and vertical cooperation model can drive the team to get deeply involved in cases, and members can bring into play their own strengths, cooperate with each other, and finally handle multiple large-scale and complex M&A projects at the same time. With the active collaboration of all members, Tao’s team maintains a good growth momentum."