Established in 2006, Merits & Tree Law Offices, formerly known as Beijing Hawkhigh Law Firm, is consistently referenced among market peers in the capacity of private equity. The firm is often busy representing investment funds in their investment activities, advising startups on fund-raising transactions, and assisting companies in matters related to variable interest equity structure and privatisation. A key figure to note is partner Haitao Long, whose practice covers banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and private equity. The firm continued building up its capacity of both private equity and corporate-related work with the hiring of Aaron (Yao) Wang in March 2024.
Work highlights
Advised NIO Power on its strategic investment of a total of Rmb1.5 billion ($210 million) from Wuhan Optics and Innovation Fund.
Represented Nanshan Capital in its investment in Qianheyibang.
Represented BRL Medicine in its nearly Rmb200 million ($28 million) Series B+ financing round. This transaction involved a significant amount of capital with both new and existing investors, including well-known industrial players.
Key clients
Beijing Boson Quantum Technology, Leman Biotech, Shenzhen Krinwave Technology
