China (National)

JunHe is a top-tier firm in transactional law in China. Headquartered in Beijing, JunHe also has offices in cities such as Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Qingdao. It is highly regarded for its banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and investment funds work. 

Highlights  

During the research cycle, the firm’s capital markets team assisted Industrial Bank (Hong Kong) in issuing US$650 million of green bonds, which needed to be aligned with China-EU Common Ground Taxonomy. The bonds will support renewable energy, low carbon and low emission transportation-related projects. In addition, the team assisted China National Nuclear Corporation in its successful issuance of carbon-neutral green bonds on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. 

The JunHe team also achieved great success in IPO work last year. One highlighted case is where the team advised Atour Hotel’s IPO on the Nasdaq with the issuance of new regulations by China’s legislative and administrative authorities including data security laws, cybersecurity laws and personal information protection laws. Another notable deal is the team advising Tianqi Lithium in its US$16.84 million IPO, which was the largest IPO in the global lithium sector. 

The firm also completed a few restructuring transactions. For example, the team represented A-share listed company Hengkang Medical in its restructuring and two Quanzhou-based property developers in finishing their restructuring. 

Last year, the firm hired Zhijun Lin, Libin Shi and Xiaofei Chen to strengthen the firm’s capital markets team. Also, five new partners joined the firm’s restructuring and insolvency team: Zhengdong Liu, Yifan Xian, Tao Bai, Bingbing Gai and Chenghao Li. 

Key clients 

58.com, Industrial Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Blackstone, Bank of China, DCIG, Bank of Communications, HSBC China, CMBSm and JPMorgan. 

Testimonials  

M&A 

"Professionalism sets them apart, particularly the highly complex M&A structure proposed by JunHe." 

"The work quality is high, and deliverables are always timely." 

Private equity 

"The JunHe team maintains remarkable stability in their personnel, which is uncommon in the current market. When servicing projects, they consider the full spectrum and identify potential long-term issues at an early stage." 

"They provide professional legal opinions in the private equity fund field, helping us improve the quality of agreement reviews. Their legal due diligence is professional and valuable. For litigation cases, they offer professional solutions that increase the probability of winning." 

PPP/PFI 

"They deliver quick results. The firm has a wide range of legal services and can quickly match us with a suitable lawyer." 

Insolvency 

"The JunHe team demonstrates satisfactory professional competence and efficiency." 

Investment funds 

"They deliver professional legal services with high efficiency, offering clients highly valuable advice and support." 

"Their expertise in funds is outstanding. With dozens of fund investors, decision-making on exits and distribution mechanisms is critical. JunHe assisted us in detailed contract analysis and provided practical solutions, which was impressive." 

Project development 

"They work efficiently, provide timely and accurate advice, and help customers resolve issues effectively." 

Nelson Zhou 

"He is a deal maker." 

Rui Ma 

"He is very hard-working and provides strong support for our business. He is also highly responsible and solution-oriented." 

Xianfeng Zhou 

"Rapid response speed and high-quality service." 

"Accurately addresses client needs and handles complex matters at a high level." 

Chenghao Li 

"Drafts reorganisation plans with exceptional efficiency and professional skill." 

Frank Zhou 

"Responds promptly, understands business needs, and delivers quality work." 

Jiakun Cui 

"Provides professional legal services in the private equity fund sector." 

"Communication is always timely. He is accessible when needed and provides effective feedback. For issues requiring multi-faceted consideration (such as litigation aspects), he promptly coordinates with other partners at the firm to provide comprehensive advice." 

"Lawyer Cui has extensive experience in private equity legal services and can mobilize the firm’s resources to provide comprehensive professional services and solutions." 

Jianwei Yang 

"He is always available, very helpful, and responsible." 

Paipai Wang 

"Quick response speed and high-quality service."