Yao Feng

Ms. Feng focuses on Antitrust laws, International Trade and FDI areas in her practice. She has served as the attorney for approximately 500 filings to MOFCOM (and to the new antitrust agency, SAMR post 2018) regarding concentratioMs. Feng graduated from Law School of Jilin University with LL.B. degree in 1997. Ms. Feng went to Columbia Law School, New York, USA in 2001 and gained LL.M. degree in 2002. Her working languages are Chinese and English; She is admitted to New York Bar.

Ms. Feng worked in Department of Treaty and Law of Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China as a governmental counsel from 1997 to 1999, and then worked as the director of Anti-Dumping Office from 1999 to 2001. Ms. Feng worked at Covington & Burling’s Washington D.C. Office from 2002 to 2003, in 2014 she joined Broad & Bright as one of the founding member. In 2019, she joined Sunland Law as the founding member of International Trade and Competition team and principal leader of Hong Kong office.

Ms. Feng focuses on Antitrust laws, International Trade and FDI areas in her practice. She has served as the attorney for approximately 500 filings to MOFCOM (and to the new antitrust agency, SAMR post 2018) regarding concentration of undertakings, and has provided legal service in various international trade disputes for companies and government agencies in China, South Korea, Japan, United States, European Union and Russia. At the same time, she has rich experience in customs affairs, WTO, international trade dispute and FDI areas.

As the head of Sunland Law Trade and Competition team (the former Broad Bright Antitrust Team), Ms. Feng has served as the attorney for many significant deals, and has rich experience in competition law. Since 2008, Ms. Feng has been ranked Band 1 lawyer in the industry by Chambers for consecutively 15 years.

Ms. Feng also has rich experience in international trade and international investment, she was in charge of numerous cases regarding anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard measures. Before entering private practice, Ms. Feng worked on Anti-Dumping issues and bilateral negotiations of Sino-US and China-EU in Department of Treaty and Law of MOFTEC (currently Ministry of Commerce), attended United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Working Group Meeting, and drafted trade regulations. Moreover, Ms. Feng has also provided legal service for WTO rules implementation, OECD Steel Negotiation, trade barriers and antitrust law legislations as an expert. Ms. Feng was also the director investigator of many anti-dumping cases initiated by Chinese government.

• An advertising company：The transaction concerns the acquisition of shares in an advertising company headquartered in the U.S. by another advertising company in the U.S.. This strategic acquisition creates significant value by combining world-class, highly complementary data and technology platforms. Through this combination, the transaction will create the world’s biggest advertising group, shifting the balance of power to the US from Europe. The transaction will not only reshape the landscape of the global advertising industry, but also have a profound impact on market participants, clients and the entire ecosystem. Sunland represents the acquirer as the antitrust counsel in the merger review process in China. Sunland worked closely with the parties throughout the process, assisting with filing strategy, preparing filing materials and facilitating a smooth review process with the Chinese regulator, and others. The transaction went through the simple case procedure, and Sunland assisted the client throughout SAMR’s review process in securing SAMR’s unconditional approval quickly.
• A trading company：The transaction concerns the acquisition of shares of gas distribution business of a global investment firm headquartered in the U.S. by a trading company and an oil and gas company in Japan. This forward-looking acquisition comes amid Indian government’s push to increase the share of natural gas in India’s energy mix.Through this investment, the transaction will boost India’s consumption of renewable natural gas, promoting India’s progress of energy transition. Sunland served as antitrust counsel to all the parties in the Chinese merger review process. Throughout the entire procedure, Sunland led the effort, working closely with all parties to formulate the filing strategy, meticulously prepare all required materials, and proactively engage with the SAMR to facilitate a seamless review process. Leveraging the simple case procedure, Sunland secured swift and unconditional approval for the client from SAMR
• A global investment firm:The transaction concerns the acquisition of a significant minority stake in a global manufacturer of paints and coating solutions by a global investment firm, acting through a newly incorporated investment vehicle. Upon completion, the investment vehicle will acquire up to 30% of the target company’s issued and outstanding share capital, transitioning the company’s ownership structure from sole to joint control. This strategic investment supports the target’s long-term growth and international expansion, while also marking a notable instance of private equity entering a traditionally family-owned industrial sector. The transaction reflects broader trends of institutional capital partnering with established industry players to drive transformation and scale. Sunland represented the global investment firm as antitrust counsel in the merger review process in China. 、The team advised on regulatory strategy, prepared filing materials, and coordinated closely with the Chinese regulator throughout the process. The matter was handled under the simplified procedure, and Sunland assisted the client in securing unconditional approval from SAMR in a timely and efficient manner
• A packaging company:The transaction concerns the acquisition of shares in a packaging company headquartered in the U.S. by another packaging company in the Switzerland. This strategic acquisition creates a global leader in consumer goods and healthcare packaging solutions by combining two top-level, powerful, and highly complementary companies. Through this combination, the transaction will offer world-wide customers a more comprehensive and diversified portfolio of packaging products mix, promoting the sustainable transition of the whole industry. Sunland represents the acquiree as the antitrust counsel in the merger review process in China. Sunland spearheaded the entire engagement, developing the filing strategy, preparing all submission materials, and managing communications with the SAMR to ensure a smooth review. Sunland successfully guided the transaction through the simple case procedure, securing unconditional approval from SAMR efficiently.
• A coal company :The transaction concerns the acquisition of certain business of a mining company headquartered in the Netherlands by two coal companies in Australia. This prospective acquisition will accelerate the introduction of new technologies and modernization transformation of the coal business. Through this acquisition, the transaction will bring new vitality into the industry, signal the transformation and upgrading path of the coal industry, and lead an efficient and green future for coal energy. Sunland represents the acquirer as the antitrust counsel in the merger review process in China. Sunland took charge of the process, collaborating with the parties to define the filing strategy, draft and compile comprehensive submission documents, and actively liaise with the SAMR, ensuring a smooth progression. Sunland successfully navigated the transaction through the simple case procedure, culminating in the expeditious procurement of unconditional approval from SAMR.

• Competition/antitrust

• Agriculture
• Aviation
• Automotive
• Consumer goods and services
• Energy
• Food and beverage
• Gaming
• Healthcare
• Insurance
• Media
• Oil and gas
• Pharmaceutical and life sciences
• Shipping
• Transport

• LL.B. Jilin University 1997
• LL.M. Columbia Law School, 2002

• New York Bar, 2002