Global Law Office and HaoLiWen Announce Business Merger *Press Release*
August 24, 2018
Global Law Office and HaoLiWen Announce Business Merger *Press Release*
Established 1984
15/F Tower 1, China Central Place,
No. 81 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District,
Beijing 100025, China
Tel: +86 10 6584 6688
Fax: +86 10 6584 6666
Email: global@glo.com.cn
Website: www.glo.com.cn
Number of partners: 100
Number of lawyers: 330
Languages: Mandarin Chinese, English
Practice Areas: Aircraft/ship leasing and financing, anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard, antitrust and competition, arbitration, aviation and space, bankruptcy and liquidation, capital markets, construction and real estate, corporate/M&A, IP, banking and finance, labour and employment, litigation, outbound investment, healthcare, regulatory compliance and defence, PE & VC, project financing, TMT
Overview
The history of Global Law Office dates back to 1984, when it became the first law firm in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to take an international perspective on its business, fully embracing the outside world.
In today’s global economy, we continue to set the pace as the PRC’s most innovative and progressive law firm. In doing so, we build on the energy and creativity of our highly qualified professionals, most of whom have gained qualifications or hands-on experience in law schools and firms throughout Asia, North America, Europe and Australia.
Our clients are the most important part of our business. We have attracted clients from all parts of the world, working in countless industries and market areas.
Our value is delivered to our international and domestic clients through our deep knowledge and experience across the full range of practice areas and industries affected by Chinese law. As one of the country’s most well-established and respected firms, we can bring our clients the legal and cultural understanding needed for long-term success in the PRC.
Awards and accolades (2018)
At Global, we are proud to be one of the PRC’s most respected and well-connected law firms, recognised as such by both international and domestic league tables and legal institutions, including The Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, and Asian Legal Business. We draw on our strengths to ensure we continue to grow and offer the most valuable service to our clients.
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018
- Top-tier firm in Healthcare and life sciences, TMT
- Recommended firm in Antitrust and competition, Banking and finance, Capital markets, Corporate and M&A, Dispute resolution, Intellectual property, Labour and employment, Private equity/venture capital, Projects and energy, Real estate and construction, Regulatory/compliance, Shipping, WTO/international trade.
The Chambers & Partners 2018
- Top-tier firm in Banking and Finance, Healthcare
- Recommended firm in Capital Markets: Hong Kong and Overseas Issuances, Capital Markets: Securitisation & Derivatives, Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution: Beijing, Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment, Projects & Infrastructure, Capital Markets: Domestic Issuances, Employment, Intellectual Property: Litigation, Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
- Client Service Law Firm of the Year - China
ALB Legal Awards 2018
- China Law Awards 2018: Healthcare Law Firm of the Year
- 2017 ALB China IP Law Firms: Patents (band 2)/ Trademarks and Copyrights (band 3)
Asialaw Profiles 2018
- Top-tier firm in Banking and Finance;
- Recommended firm in Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Private Equity, Construction & Real Estate, Financial Services Regulatory, Intellectual Property, IT, Telco & Media, Labour & Employment, Restructuring & Insolvency, Shipping, Maritime & Aviation.
IFLR 2018
Recommended firm in Project development, Banking and Finance,Capital Markets and M&A.
China
Global Law Office
Global Law Office’s banking and finance practice welcomed several new partners during the research period - counsel Tracy Wang got promoted to partner; Isabella Liu joined from RBS (China); Zheng Yu and Jin Liu joined from JunHe and Jun Qian joined from Boss & Young. Another new partner is Qian Jun, whose practice areas cover tax. Partner Shiping Zuo is the firm’s new hire in the real estate field. On the technology and telecommunications side, the firm hired Vincent Wang as partner from Davis Wright Tremaine. The firm is experienced across various industry sectors, particularly in pharmaceuticals and life sciences.
Banking and finance
Work highlights
Represented ChemChina on the financing of its acquisition of Syngenta, an agrochemical company.Key clients
ABN AMRO Bank, BNP Paribas, Huaxia Financial Leasing, HSBC Bank, Singapore BranchCapital markets
Work highlights
Advised the sponsors of China Risun Coal Chemicals Group’s Hong Kong IPO.Key clients
ABC China Life Insurance, China Life Insurance, SogouConstruction
Work highlights
Acted for Beijing New Airport Construction Headquarters, a subordinate company of Civil Aviation Administration of China, on the New Airport construction project.Key clients
ACRE Coking & Refractory Engineering Consulting Corporation (Dalian), Beijing Jingcheng Subway, Jiangxi Shunfeng Photovoltaic Investment, MCC, Tianjin Tianyijuntai International TradeCorporate and M&A
Work highlights
Represented ChemChina for its acquisition of Syngenta, an agrochemical company. The firm was in charge of designing financial arrangements, preparing the financing documents and assisting in the financial closing for this deal.Key clients
China Post Life Insurance, Banyan Tree China Goalfun Sports, HSH International, Jiangxi Copper Company, Shanghai Hey U Media, Xiamen TungstenDispute resolution
Work highlights
Represented Taiping Life in a $3 million unfair competition law suit brought by Dongyang Midday Sunshine.Key clients
Chengdu SAIHO Sharing Real EstatePrivate equity
Work highlights
Represented Tencent in its series D preferred share investment in Kuaikan World, a company in Cayman operating an online platform of original comics in China.Key clients
Beijing Goku Insurance Technology, IDG Capital, JD Finance, Tiantu Capital, Tongxin Yilian Technology (Beijing)Restructuring and insolvency
Work highlights
Represented Siemens as the PRC counsel for the restructuring of China healthcare business for its IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.Client feedback
“Provided professional advice, efficient work and quick feedback with reasonable fees.” – Investment funds
“Professional advice. Very familiar with pharmaceutical industry regulation.”- Regulatory
“Very knowledgeable, very friendly and reasonable.” – Dispute resolution
“Excellent skill and knowledge in banking. Quick responses to clients, reasonable fees.” – Banking and finance
“Practical advice and good skill in communication and risk balance.” “Alan Zhou is experienced in the healthcare industry and provides solution-oriented advices.” - Alan Zhou
“Good understanding of the PE business and can provide professional services.” - Liam Yu
“Excellent skill and knowledge in banking.” - Xuemei Liu
China
Aviation and shipping
| Highly recommended |
|---|
| King & Wood Mallesons (China) 金杜律師事務所 |
| Run Ming Law Office |
| Shanghai Kai-Rong Law Firm |
| Wang Jing & Co 敬海律师事务所 |
| Wintell & Co 瀛泰律师事务所 |
| Recommended |
|---|
| Dacheng Law Offices (Dentons China) 大成律师事务所 |
| Global Law Office 环球律师事务所 |
| Han Kun Law Offices |
| JunHe |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
Banking and financial services
Infrastructure
| Outstanding |
|---|
| JunHe |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
| Highly recommended |
|---|
| Guantao Law Firm 观韬中茂律师事务所 |
| King & Wood Mallesons (China) 金杜律師事務所 |
| Recommended |
|---|
| Global Law Office 环球律师事务所 |
| Jingtian & Gongcheng 竞天公诚律师事务所 |
| Llinks Law Offices 通力律师事务所 |
| Sunshine Law Firm 阳光时代律师事务所 |
Insurance
| Outstanding |
|---|
| JunHe |
| King & Wood Mallesons (China) 金杜律師事務所 |
| Wang Jing & Co 敬海律师事务所 |
| Highly recommended |
|---|
| AnJie Law Firm 安杰律师事务所 |
| Shanghai Kai-Rong Law Firm |
| Recommended |
|---|
| AllBright Law Offices 锦天城律师事务所 |
| Jincheng Tongda & Neal 金诚同达律师事务所 |
| Llinks Law Offices 通力律师事务所 |
| Wintell & Co 瀛泰律师事务所 |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
| Notable |
|---|
| Global Law Office 环球律师事务所 |
| Tian Yuan Law Firm 天元律师事务所 |
Materials
| Recommended |
|---|
| Fangda Partners 方达律师事务所 |
| Global Law Office 环球律师事务所 |
| Guantao Law Firm 观韬中茂律师事务所 |
| Jingtian & Gongcheng 竞天公诚律师事务所 |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
Media and entertainment
| Recommended |
|---|
| DaHui Lawyers 达辉律师事务所 |
| Global Law Office 环球律师事务所 |
| Han Kun Law Offices |
| Jingtian & Gongcheng 竞天公诚律师事务所 |
| King & Wood Mallesons (China) 金杜律師事務所 |
| Llinks Law Offices 通力律师事务所 |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
Mining
| Recommended |
|---|
| Global Law Office 环球律师事务所 |
| Guantao Law Firm 观韬中茂律师事务所 |
| Tian Yuan Law Firm 天元律师事务所 |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
Oil and gas
| Recommended |
|---|
| Commerce & Finance Law Offices 通商律师事务所 |
| East & Concord Partners 天达共和律师事务所 |
| Global Law Office 环球律师事务所 |
| Guantao Law Firm 观韬中茂律师事务所 |
| Jingtian & Gongcheng 竞天公诚律师事务所 |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
Pharmaceuticals and life sciences
Real estate
Technology and telecommunications
| Outstanding |
|---|
| Fangda Partners 方达律师事务所 |
| Han Kun Law Offices |
| TransAsia Lawyers 权亚律师事务所 |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
| Highly recommended |
|---|
| Hylands Law Firm 浩天信和律师事务所 |
| JunHe |
| King & Wood Mallesons (China) 金杜律師事務所 |
| Recommended |
|---|
| AnJie Law Firm 安杰律师事务所 |
| DaHui Lawyers 达辉律师事务所 |
| Global Law Office 环球律师事务所 |
| Llinks Law Offices 通力律师事务所 |
| Notable |
|---|
| Commerce & Finance Law Offices 通商律师事务所 |
| Guantao Law Firm 观韬中茂律师事务所 |
| Shihui Partners 世辉律师事务所 |
Banking and finance
| Outstanding |
|---|
| Fangda Partners 方达律师事务所 |
| Global Law Office 环球律师事务所 |
| JunHe |
| King & Wood Mallesons (China) 金杜律師事務所 |
| Highly recommended |
|---|
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
| Recommended |
|---|
| AnJie Law Firm 安杰律师事务所 |
| DeHeng Law Offices 德恒律师事务所 |
| East & Concord Partners 天达共和律师事务所 |
| Han Kun Law Offices |
| Jingtian & Gongcheng 竞天公诚律师事务所 |
| Llinks Law Offices 通力律师事务所 |
| Notable |
|---|
| AllBright Law Offices 锦天城律师事务所 |
| Commerce & Finance Law Offices 通商律师事务所 |
| Jin Mao Partners 金茂凯德律师事务所 |
| SG&CO PRC Lawyers 融孚律师事务所 |
Capital markets
| Outstanding |
|---|
| Fangda Partners 方达律师事务所 |
| JunHe |
| King & Wood Mallesons (China) 金杜律師事務所 |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
| Recommended |
|---|
| DeHeng Law Offices 德恒律师事务所 |
| Grandway Law Offices |
| Guantao Law Firm 观韬中茂律师事务所 |
| Han Kun Law Offices |
| Llinks Law Offices 通力律师事务所 |
| Notable |
|---|
| Chance Bridge Partners 卓纬律师事务所 |
Construction
| Outstanding |
|---|
| City Development Law Firm 建纬律师事务所 |
| Fangda Partners 方达律师事务所 |
| JunHe |
| King & Wood Mallesons (China) 金杜律師事務所 |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
| Highly recommended |
|---|
| Dacheng Law Offices (Dentons China) 大成律师事务所 |
| Global Law Office 环球律师事务所 |
| Han Kun Law Offices |
| Llinks Law Offices 通力律师事务所 |
| Recommended |
|---|
| Boss & Young 邦信阳律师事务所 |
| Guantao Law Firm 观韬中茂律师事务所 |
| Notable |
|---|
| AllBright Law Offices 锦天城律师事务所 |
| Tian Yuan Law Firm 天元律师事务所 |
Corporate and M&A
| Outstanding |
|---|
| Fangda Partners 方达律师事务所 |
| Han Kun Law Offices |
| JunHe |
| King & Wood Mallesons (China) 金杜律師事務所 |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
| Recommended |
|---|
| Broad & Bright |
| EY Law Firm 瑛明律师事务所 |
| Grandall Law Firm |
| Guantao Law Firm 观韬中茂律师事务所 |
| Jincheng Tongda & Neal 金诚同达律师事务所 |
| Tian Yuan Law Firm 天元律师事务所 |
| Notable |
|---|
| DaHui Lawyers 达辉律师事务所 |
| Duan & Duan Law Firm 段和段律师事务所 |
| HHP Attorneys-At-Law 汇衡律师事务所 |
| Jin Mao Partners 金茂凯德律师事务所 |
| R&P China Lawyers |
Dispute resolution
| Outstanding |
|---|
| Fangda Partners 方达律师事务所 |
| JunHe |
| King & Wood Mallesons (China) 金杜律師事務所 |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
| Highly recommended |
|---|
| AllBright Law Offices 锦天城律师事务所 |
| Jincheng Tongda & Neal 金诚同达律师事务所 |
| Jingtian & Gongcheng 竞天公诚律师事务所 |
| Tiantong & Partners 天同律师事务所 |
| Recommended |
|---|
| East & Concord Partners 天达共和律师事务所 |
| Global Law Office 环球律师事务所 |
| Guantao Law Firm 观韬中茂律师事务所 |
| Hui Zhong Law Firm 汇仲律师事务所 |
| Hylands Law Firm 浩天信和律师事务所 |
| Llinks Law Offices 通力律师事务所 |
| Notable |
|---|
| Commerce & Finance Law Offices 通商律师事务所 |
| HHP Attorneys-At-Law 汇衡律师事务所 |
| Shanghai Kai-Rong Law Firm |
| Tian Yuan Law Firm 天元律师事务所 |
Intellectual property
| Outstanding |
|---|
| CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office 中国国际贸易促进委员会专利商标事务所 |
| China Patent Agent (HK) |
| King & Wood Mallesons (China) 金杜律師事務所 |
| Liu Shen & Associates 柳沈律师事务所 |
| Wanhuida Peksung IP Group |
| Highly recommended |
|---|
| Chang Tsi & Partners 铸成律师事务所 |
| China Science Patent & Trademark Agent |
| Fangda Partners 方达律师事务所 |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
Labour and employment
| Outstanding |
|---|
| Baohua Law Firm |
| DeHeng Law Offices 德恒律师事务所 |
| JunHe |
| King & Wood Mallesons (China) 金杜律師事務所 |
| River Delta Law Firm 江三角律师事务所 |
| Highly recommended |
|---|
| Dacheng Law Offices (Dentons China) 大成律师事务所 |
| Lanbai Law Firm 上海蓝白律师事务所 |
| TransAsia Lawyers 权亚律师事务所 |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
| Recommended |
|---|
| AllBright Law Offices 锦天城律师事务所 |
| Fangda Partners 方达律师事务所 |
| Global Law Office 环球律师事务所 |
| Jincheng Tongda & Neal 金诚同达律师事务所 |
| Notable |
|---|
| Eiger in association with Shanghai Runyi Law Firm |
| R&P China Lawyers |
| Zhong Yin Law Firm |
Private equity
| Outstanding |
|---|
| Fangda Partners 方达律师事务所 |
| Han Kun Law Offices |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
| Highly recommended |
|---|
| Global Law Office 环球律师事务所 |
| Haiwen & Partners 海问律师事务所 |
| JunHe |
| King & Wood Mallesons (China) 金杜律師事務所 |
| Recommended |
|---|
| Dacheng Law Offices (Dentons China) 大成律师事务所 |
| Llinks Law Offices 通力律师事务所 |
| Notable |
|---|
| EY Law Firm 瑛明律师事务所 |
| Shihui Partners 世辉律师事务所 |
Regulatory
| Highly recommended |
|---|
| Fangda Partners 方达律师事务所 |
| JunHe |
| King & Wood Mallesons (China) 金杜律師事務所 |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
| Recommended |
|---|
| Global Law Office 环球律师事务所 |
| Han Kun Law Offices |
| Notable |
|---|
| HHP Attorneys-At-Law 汇衡律师事务所 |
| R&P China Lawyers |
Restructuring and insolvency
| Outstanding |
|---|
| Fangda Partners 方达律师事务所 |
| King & Wood Mallesons (China) 金杜律師事務所 |
| Zhong Lun Law Firm |
| Highly recommended |
|---|
| Guantao Law Firm 观韬中茂律师事务所 |
| JunHe |
| Zhongzi Law Office |
| Recommended |
|---|
| Commerce & Finance Law Offices 通商律师事务所 |
| Global Law Office 环球律师事务所 |
| Jincheng Tongda & Neal 金诚同达律师事务所 |
| Llinks Law Offices 通力律师事务所 |
| Notable |
|---|
| EY Law Firm 瑛明律师事务所 |
| Lawyer | Ranking | Practice Area |
|---|---|---|
| Gui, Meph Jia | Leading lawyer | Intellectual property |
| Lin, Lawrence | Leading lawyer | Corporate and M&A |
| Liu, Alex | Leading lawyer | Corporate and M&A |
| Liu, Jinrong | Market-leading lawyer | Capital markets, Tax |
| Wang, Kevin (Zhongcheng) | Leading lawyer | Construction and real estate, Dispute resolution |
| Xing, Xiusong | Leading lawyer | Dispute resolution |
| Yu, Michael | Leading lawyer | Construction and real estate, Corporate and M&A, Private equity |
| Yu, Steven | Rising star lawyer | Corporate and M&A |
| Zhang, Xin | Leading lawyer | Banking and finance, Capital markets, Corporate and M&A |
| Zhou, Alan | Leading lawyer | Corporate and M&A, Private equity |
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