Zhong Lun Law Firm continues to enjoy the coveted position as one of the strongest and most in-demand transactional law firms in China.  

Highlights  

Zhong Lun’s strongest forte is banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, investment funds, restructuring and insolvency, and private equity.  

The firm's capabilities are demonstrated through its involvement in significant financial transactions. Notably, Zhong Lun advised a US$1 billion acquisition loan for the delisting and privatisation of Hollysys from the Nasdaq. The firm also handled a substantial loan facility of nearly US$8.2 billion for the Phase III ethylene and polycarbonate projects, syndicated by major Chinese banks. 

Zhong Lun advised Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy (Group) on the Ping An Securities-Mengniu Dairy No.3 Phase I Receivables Asset-Backed Special Purpose Scheme. As of 2024, this securitisation project achieved a scale of over RMB 10.15 billion (US$1.43 billion), setting a precedent for industry-financing combinations in China's fast-moving consumer goods sector. 

Additionally, the firm advised on the CITIC Securities-YueXiu Commercial Holding-Type Real Estate ABS Scheme, marking the debut of a holding-type real estate ABS product, also known as a Private REIT, in China. Backed by commercial and office properties, this issuance was the first of its kind on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, signifying a milestone in the entry of commercial and office properties into the holding-type real estate ABS market. 

Key clients  

Structure Therapeutics, Lufax Holding Limited, Atour Lifestyle Holdings, Kingdee International Software Group Company, Haier Smart Home, China Publishing & Media Holdings, Dongfeng Motor Group Company, Beijing Health Guard Biotechnology, and Shenyang Fortune Precision Equipment Co.  

Testimonials  

Banking 

“Chen Dongyue is extremely knowledgeable and gives very clear instruction.” 

Banking and finance 

“They have excellent professionals, deep experience and, where needed, good connections with relevant regulatory bodies.” 

Investment funds 

“In navigating regulatory gray areas, their ability to find viable paths forward when regulations are ambiguous is a key differentiator in China's investment landscape. In handling government relations, their experience and sophistication in managing necessary interactions with Chinese regulatory bodies effectively really alleviated our burdens. In complex cross-border structuring, their expertise in designing investment vehicles and transaction flows that optimize tax, regulatory compliance, and commercial goals across multiple jurisdictions, especially involving China, truly helped us settle several legal matters. In execution certainty, their deep experience and resources translate into a high degree of reliability in getting complex, high-stakes deals closed successfully.” 

"Professionalism: Zhong Lun offers highly professional services. Its top-notch legal team gives accurate legal advice and effective solutions, reflecting solid legal knowledge and rich experience. Efficiency: the firm swiftly meets client needs, promptly updates on project progress, and shows remarkable efficiency in handling urgent matters. Teamwork: with a closely-knit team, it can handle complex projects through multi-field and cross-departmental collaboration, providing clients with all-round legal support. Innovative thinking: when dealing with tough cases, the firm's lawyers use creative ideas and flexible strategies to offer unique, tailor-made solutions. Deep client-need understanding: it deeply understands the characteristics and needs of clients' industries, and provides practical-oriented legal advice and solutions from a business perspective." 

"Zhong Lun stands out for its deep industry expertise, especially in cross-border transactions and compliance, providing practical and commercially savvy legal solutions." 

M&A 

“Offer a serious service such as legal opinion. M&A agreement negotiation.” 

Private equity 

"Quick turn-around, Super professional, having business sense, can provide solutions that really work." 

"Professional. Very responsive. Provide good judgement and advice." 

“Zhong Lun was outstanding in contract drafting, deal structure designing and negotiation.” 

Shaun Gao

"PE/VC financing, rRestructuring, capital markets." 

Moxi Zhang

"Possesses strong knowledge, is highly responsive, and provides effective solutions." 

Xin Li

"Smart, professional, and patient." 

Tian Liu

"Tian Liu excelled in defining the path by clearly identifying the core legal obstacle and structuring a viable solution acceptable to all parties. She maintained constant, clear communication to ensure our business objectives were fully integrated into the legal strategy and documentation. Liu drove the team with strong project management to meet deadlines, manage complex due diligence, and ensured meticulous attention to detail. Her decisive guidance and ability to harness the firm's resources were instrumental in achieving a successful outcome." 

Jialiang Zheng

"Patient in communication and excellent in legal expertise." 

Xining Dai

"Xining Dai demonstrates (1) a solid professional foundation: with in-depth understanding of private fund regulations, offering precise advice; (2) extensive practical experience: handling numerous projects across all fund stages; (3) strong problem-solving capability: tackling complex issues in structure design and risk control; (4) deep client demand understanding: providing personalized service plans; (5) effective communication and collaboration: explaining complex issues clearly and building sound cooperative relationships." 

Ping (Evan) Zhang

"Ping Zhang is (1) a regulatory and practice expert: with profound understanding of private fund laws, able to anticipate compliance risks; (2) commercial thinking-oriented: optimizing terms from a business perspective to balance GP/LP interests; (3) strong in risk control: safeguarding client interests through agreement design; (4) well-connected: possessing extensive industry resources to offer solutions in financing and cross-border investment." 

Fang Chen

"With decades of consistent excellence, Fang Chen stands out as one of China's most experienced and devoted private funds practitioners, combining deep technical mastery with tireless professionalism." 

Jie Ma

"Excellent in every aspect." 

Wenxiang Meng

"Good. Possesses deep expertise in his specialized field and applies it effectively."