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Quick facts
Number of partners

686

Number of other practitioners

2373

Total number of practitioners (worldwid)

3063

Languages

English, French, Japanese, Korean, German and other languages

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Banking
Capital markets
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Project development
Project development
Banking and finance
Firm overview

Founded in January 1993, Zhong Yin is one of the earliest law firms in the form of partnership approved by the Ministry of Justice in China. It is headquartered in Beijing and currently has branch offices in 42 Mainland cities including Shanghai, Tianjin, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Xi'an and other cites (including the branches established and such in preparation), and established its association law firm with Hong Kong and Macao law firms, ZLF Law Office, which is China’s first, as well as its Qianhai branch. It has more than 4,000 lawyers and staff members, including more than 3,000 lawyers.

Key practice areas
  • Asset finance
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Derivatives
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Competition
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • Investment funds
  • M&A
  • PPP/PFI
  • Private equity
  • Private equity funds
  • Project bonds
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate funds
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Securitisation
  • Structured finance/securitisation
  • Trade finance
Sector expertise
  • Accounting
  • Agriculture
  • Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Fisheries and aquaculture
  • Food and beverage
  • Forestry
  • Government and public policy
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Media
  • Mining
  • Natural resources
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Shipping
  • Social infrastructure
  • Technology and telecommunications
  • Tourism
  • Transport
  • Utilities
Address:
11-12th Floor, North Tower of CP Center, GuangHua Road, ChaoYang District, Beijing, 100022,
Tel:+8665876666 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.zhongyinlawyer.com/
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Zhong Yin Law Firm, established in January 1993, is among the earliest partnership law firms approved in China. It is headquartered in Beijing and currently has branch offices in 42 mainland cities including Shanghai, Tianjin, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Xi'an and other cities (including the branches established and such in preparation). It established its association law firm, ZLF Law Office, with Hong Kong and Macao law firms, which is China’s first such setup, as well as its Qianhai branch. It has over 4,000 lawyers and staff members, including more than 3,000 lawyers. 

Highlights  

The team has provided legal counsel for several significant IPO transactions. In the realm of A-share listings, they advised a high-tech enterprise focused on military-civilian integration. For a Chinese-American joint venture, the team participated in its NYSE listing and guided the company through a series of mergers and acquisitions prior to listing. Additionally, they served as legal counsel for the sponsor and lead underwriter in the GEM listings of Chongqing International Composite Materials Co. and Wing Morning Industry. 

This year, the details of their banking, finance and M&A deals remain confidential. 

Testimonials 

Banking and finance

"We have collaborated with lawyer Xiaoyu Liu and her team from Beijing Zhongyin Law Firm for many years, and we highly trust her professional competence and service capabilities. Lawyer Liu has provided our company with multiple specific legal services and is familiar with our business operations and legal needs." 

Xiaoyu Liu

"Our company has cooperated with Xiaoyu Liu on numerous litigation and non-litigation projects over the years. Lawyer Liu is able to meet our comprehensive legal needs, particularly in the fields of finance and dispute resolution, where she demonstrates extensive experience and strong capabilities." 

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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Wenzhou Mass Transit Railway Investment Group Co Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-04-01
Zhong Yin Law Firm
China (National)
Bond issue
Wenzhou Mass Transit Railway Investment Group Co Ltd
Issuer
Essence Securities Co Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Zhong Yin Law Firm
China (National)
Bond issue
Essence Securities Co Ltd
Issuer
Guizhou Water Conservancy Investment (Group) Co Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-01-01
Zhong Yin Law Firm
China (National)
Bond issue
Guizhou Water Conservancy Investment (Group) Co Ltd
Issuer
Chengdu Oriental Guangyi Investment Co - Bond Issue
2021-04-01
Zhong Yin Law Firm
China (National)
Bond issue
Chengdu Oriental Guangyi Investment Co
Issuer
Essence Securities Co Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-08-01
Zhong Yin Law Firm
China (National)
Bond issue
Essence Securities Co Ltd
Issuer
Zoucheng Urban Assets Operation Co - Bond Issue
2021-01-01
Zhong Yin Law Firm
China (National)
Bond issue
Zoucheng Urban Assets Operation Co
Issuer
Chengdu Oriental Guangyi Investment Co Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Zhong Yin Law Firm
China (National)
Bond issue
Chengdu Oriental Guangyi Investment Co Ltd
Issuer
Chongqing Fuling Traffic & Tourism Construction Investment Group Co - Bond Issue
2021-04-01
Zhong Yin Law Firm
China (National)
Bond issue
Chongqing Fuling Traffic & Tourism Construction Investment Group Co
Issuer
Chengdu Jiaozi Financial Holding Co Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-02-01
Zhong Yin Law Firm
China (National)
Bond issue
Chengdu Jiaozi Financial Holding Co Ltd
Issuer
Anji Qicai Lingfeng Rural Tourism Investment Co Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-09-01
Zhong Yin Law Firm
China (National)
Bond issue
Anji Qicai Lingfeng Rural Tourism Investment Co Ltd
Issuer
Essence Securities Co Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-06-01
Zhong Yin Law Firm
China (National)
Bond issue
Essence Securities Co Ltd
Issuer
Wenzhou Mass Transit Railway Investment Group Co Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-06-01
Zhong Yin Law Firm
China (National)
Bond issue
Wenzhou Mass Transit Railway Investment Group Co Ltd
Issuer
Taicang Water Group Co Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-10-01
Zhong Yin Law Firm
China (National)
Bond issue
Taicang Water Group Co Ltd
Issuer
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