JunHe

“I choose JunHe because of its ability to pool a large amount of resources to support our important project. It understands the customers and meets their timeline,” says a client. Hui Zhou leads the banking team with Shijian Liu. Zhou advised China Construction Bank on a privatisation project involving onshore and offshore restructuring of Ming Yang Wind Power. In 2016, Zhou advised a syndicate of banks on financing the $2.65 billion private placement of China Molybdenum. He also advised Ping An Bank on a Rmb3.1 billion acquisition of Playtika, a famous Israeli games company.

Shanghai-based Yi Wang leads the capital markets team at JunHe. “Our deadline is super tight and I appreciate them trying their very best and locate all possible resources to help us,” says a client. Another notes: “They are professional and efficient, familiar with laws and policies of insurance asset management.” Ying Zhang, Qiping Yu and Jun Zhao advised Sinopec on equity and asset-backed securities matters amounting to $3 billion. Wang and Jiang Shen advised six co-underwriters, including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, on the listing of a Chinese private express delivery company on an overseas stock market and its $1.4 billion initial public offering (IPO).

The competition and antitrust department at JunHe includes prominent lawyers Yingling Wei, Janet Hui and Ziruo Chen. “Hui is very knowledgeable and I am very comfortable to let her handle my case,” says a client. Hui and Dongxin Wang advised Denali Holding on the competition impacts of the acquisition of EMC for $67 billion in cash and stock. Hui also advised Marriott on its $12.5 billion acquisition of Starwood, involving cartel investigation and antitrust litigation.

JunHe’s real estate and construction practice is led by Xueping Yu. Yue Tang, Ji Han and Haifu Li advised New World China Land on 70 real estate projects across China. The firm advised CITIC, CITIC Corporation and CITIC Pacific on a Rmb31 billion asset transaction involving more than 180 onshore and offshore companies. In another highlight, the firm represented Vanke Logistics Real Estate Development and Blackstone Group (HK), the buyers, in providing Rmb1.2 billion offshore bank financing to purchase four projects owned by Goodman Asia.

“JunHe has plentiful experience, strong backup, a complete team, and is definitely one of the most reputable law firms in China,” says a client. “The firm has very ample knowledge and experiences in the corporate, M&A and securities field in China and they can provide holistic legal support to our company which is listed in China,” adds another. Xinyue Shi and Jiang Chen lead the corporate and M&A practice. Qing Cong, Jianwei Zhang and Hongbin Zhang are recommended by clients. The firm represented the China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation and the China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation Natural Gas Company on the spinoff of assets and invitation of bids for investments worth Rmb22.8 billion.

“Profesional service provider” JunHe is often involved in high-profile and complex litigations. Ruoting Xie, Mingzhi Zhang and Zhaolin Wang are recommended by clients with one noting: “They are dedicated and give accurate advice.” Ke Tong, Chumeng Xu and Honghuan Liu advised Shenzhen Zhenai Networks Information and Technology on a retrail of a civil infringement of a well-known trade mark (非诚勿扰).

JunHe continues to be one of the leaders for energy and natural resources. Shijian (Jason) Liu, Jianwei Zhang and Shan Huang advised Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment Corporation on a Rmb860 million public–private partnership (PPP) project for the construction of a public and fundamental information system guided by the Huaian city government. Liu also advised Daxing District Commission of City Management and Beijing Gas and Heating Engineering Design Institute on the first heating supply PPP project in Beijing. The firm also advised Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas on its 40 million A shares IPO worth Rmb1 billion.

Rongrong Yan and Weining Zou head the financial services regulatory practice of JunHe. Yi Kang and Rui Feng advised China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) on compliance investigation and penalty by the African Development Bank (ADB) and researched settlement with the ADB. The firm also advised SAIC-GM on compliance investigations by the PRC’s NDRC and reduced a significant amount of fines.

JunHe’s insurance team is led by Xin Chen, Liang (Teresa) Deng and Yinuo (Norah) Zhang. Deng is admired by clients, with one noting: “Teresa is professional and devoted to work”. The team is experienced in assisting clients to negotiate with the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) and acquire insurance companies overseas.

Clients are impressed by JunHe’s ability to “win a case which other firms considered as mission impossible” and is “good at keeping the client informed of the progress”. Tao Sun, James Zhu and Chumeng Xu are recommended practitioners. Xu successfully represented BMW in a trade mark litigation against the unfavorable judgment of first instance before the Beijing High Court.

“JunHe’s investment fund team has great reputation and always gives us valuable advice in the process of cooperation,” says one client. Clients recommend “team motivator” Wei Chen and “problem solver” Xiaojia Sun. Man Wang and Jiangang Wang advised Wanda Wealth Shenzhen Financial Service on the formation of a Rmb200 million equity investment fund for investment in Haiziwang Children Products.

JunHe is admired by clients for its “efficient and prudent delivery of legal service”. Yi Wang and Hui Nelson Zhou advised Sequoia Capital on its Rmb6.65 billion series A round financing on JD Finance with other investors. Binxue Sang and Xudong Tao advised eLong on its completion of a $661.2 million go-private deal with a consortium including Tencent.

JunHe provides “good practical business advice on how to manage compliance and litigation in China”. Jianjun Ma and Jeffrey Wilson are recommended by clients, with one noting: “Ma has vast experience and Wilson has the ability to take the China law and have it make sense to a multinational company. He understands what we need to document back to the US.” The firm advised Mondelez Shanghai Food Corporate Management on a labour litigation related to collective agreements and related remedies before the Court of First Instance against the trade union.

“The lawyers at JunHe are very responsive and professional,” says a client. Yongqiang Yu, Binxue Sang and Xiaojun Wang advised Hutchison China MediTech on review and registration of change in shareholding of a state-owned enterprise, foreign exchange registration and conduct due diligence before the issuance of IPO.

JunHe has a sterling projects and infrastructure practice. “We are impressed by their commitment and knowledge about our project. They see what we don’t and take care of them,” says a client. Jianan Yuan leads the infrastructure and project finance practice. Shijian (Jason) Liu advised Beijing Dayue Consulting on the Rmb1.9 billion Qian’an Sponge City Construction PPP project involving wastewater treatment, river restoration, municipal transportation and other facilities.

The insolvency and restructuring team at Junhe are experienced in advising on corporate restructuring and workouts. “There is sufficient air time from the lawyers and strong support,” says a client. Designated by the Pudong Court, Min Zhao conducted compulsory liquidation and due diligence of Dong Ming which was closed in 2004 and was allegedly involved in economic crimes.

Jianwei Zhang at JunHe advised China Merchants Energy Shipping on a $382 million JV with China VLOC Investment Company, a subsidiary of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Leasing and VLOC Maritime. Alex Lee and Xiaojun Wang advised CCB International on a HK$3.96 billion facility agreement with HNA Finance I (HNA) to finance an overall takeover by HNA of Tysan Holdings.

The tax team at JunHe is led by Hong Cheng and specialises in analysing tax implications under different transaction models and calculating tax risks. The firm also has experience in advising tax law regarding transfer of Chinese company shares between non-resident individuals.