China (National)

Fangda Partners has steadily risen from its Shanghai roots to become a national powerhouse in China, and it has also earned a first-class reputation in the Beijing and Guangdong market.  

Highlights  

The firm has hundreds of lawyers with expertise in a number of transactional practice areas, with prominent strength in M&A, banking and finance, capital markets and investment funds work.  

Fangda Partners represented Shanghai Pudong Development Bank's Shanghai branch and SPD Silicon Valley Bank in signing a RMB 968 million (US$133 million) loan facility agreement with an offshore SPV of VIVO Capital-Arrace Holding Co. and advised Huayou (Hong Kong) Co.’s multi-currency sustainable development indicator-linked syndicated loan.  

The firm has extensive experience in RMB-denominated private equity funds advising private investment firms and institutional investors. Notable publishable deals include advising CITIC Capital in forming CITIC Capital RMB Fund IV managing US$17 billion; advising Shang Qi Capital in forming Shang Qi Capital’s flagship RMB fund, of which major limited partners include governmental FOF and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation; and representing Cainiao in its logistics and warehousing fund II co-sponsored with China Life.  

Fangda Partners’ M&A team advised container leasing company Triton International Limited in its US$13.3 billion acquisition by Brookfield Corporation; assisted the Saudi Arabian Oil Company Saudi Aramco on its strategic investment in two significant Chinese petrochemical companies; and represented China Baowu Steel Group Corporation and Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. in their strategic investment in Shandong Iron & Steel Group Co. and Shandong Iron & Steel Group Rizhao Co. 

Key clients  

Bank of China, Export-Import Bank of China, China Development Bank, China Construction Bank, ICBC, Ping An Bank, Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, China Resources Microelectronics, Blackstone, Boyu Capital, Carlyle, and CICC Capital.  

Testimonials  

Investment funds 

“A-grade team. Expert in investment funds, very responsive and able to provide practical solutions.” 

“Precision on legal advice, responsive, solutions that fit business needs.” 

“Fangda Partners stands out because they combine elite legal expertise with an unwavering commitment to client service and a relentlessly practical mindset. Their deep, specialized knowledge is matched by their dedication and work ethic. Crucially, they don't just advise; they partner with us to find commercially viable solutions, cutting through complexity to deliver results efficiently. The professionalism of the entire team and their proactive, strategic approach make them an indispensable partner for demanding work.” 

Financial services regulatory 

“Deep understanding of the market and industry practices beyond the black letter law.” 

M&A  

“It is highly professional with state-of-the-art expertise and solid insights into business.” 

Flora Qian  

“Good communications, very responsive, expert in the field, well connected in the community.” 

Candy Tang  

“Comprehensive and in-depth understanding of law and practice in fund-related areas, especially good understanding on USD fund manager's needs and provides solutions that are suitable for them in China.” 

Zhiyi Ren  

“Deep industry knowledge.” 

Sherry Xu  

“Professional, solid expertise, responsive.” 

Rock Wang  

“Deep and solid expertise.” 

Miles Ma  

“Solid expertise and pragmatic approach.” 

Zhen Chen  

“Very dedicated and professional.” 

Bank lending  

“Expertise of the lawyers we have been working with make them stand out, and also quite responsive.”   

Bao Chen  

“Knowledgeable in M&A areas.” 

Joe Scheu  

“Works on corporate and M&A matters; quite responsible.”