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JunHe
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JunHe LLP
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junhe.com
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Private
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1989
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JunHe LLP is a full-service independent Chinese law firm headquartered in Beijing, founded in 1989, and one of the largest in the country by office count, with 16 offices across major Chinese commercial centers (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Dalian, Haikou, Qingdao, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Xi'an, Chongqing) and three US outposts (Silicon Valley, New York, Seattle). The firm operates across 15+ practice areas including Corporate and M&A, Capital Markets, Banking and Finance, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Private Equity/Venture Capital, Regulatory Compliance, Tax, Life Sciences, Outbound Investment, Competition, Labor, Real Estate, and Bankruptcy and Restructuring, serving multinational corporations, Chinese state-owned enterprises, financial institutions, and Chinese private companies with cross-border mandates.

The firm generates revenue through professional services fees structured as hourly billing, fixed per-matter fees, and success fees on transactions, following the standard full-service law firm model. JunHe acquires clients primarily through its exclusive Chinese membership in the Lex Mundi and Multilaw international legal networks (covering 100+ and 150+ jurisdictions respectively), professional reputation, partner-led business development, and publications on regulatory developments. Notable mandates include the Hong Kong listing of UISEE Technology (L4 autonomous driving), the COSCO Shipping RMB8 billion A-share issue, offshore debt restructurings for Shimao and Evergrande, and board advisory for Indaptus Therapeutics.

JunHe holds 1,001-5,000 employees and remains a private partnership with no public listing, external investors, or disclosed parent company. The firm pursues growth primarily through lateral partner recruitment from international firms and in-house counsel, internal partner promotions, and expansion of practice areas tied to emerging Chinese regulatory regimes such as outbound investment national security reviews.

Short descriptiontext

JunHe is a leading independent Chinese full-service law firm founded in 1989, headquartered in Beijing with 16 offices across China, Hong Kong, and the US, serving multinational corporations, SOEs, and financial institutions on cross-border M&A, capital markets, and dispute resolution.

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Operating
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1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersShanghai, China
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Shanghai
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China
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Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices15 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
full-service legal services, cross-border M&A advisory, capital markets legal counsel, international dispute resolution, outbound investment law
Industry1 code
1Trade, Export Controls & Customs Compliance
CodeBPAHAFANPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Offices of Lawyers541110
  • Legal Services5411
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Legal Services8111
Product category
Legal Services
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

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Revenue model1 record
1Legal Professional Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

JunHe generates revenue through legal fee arrangements with enterprise clients for corporate and M&A, cross-border transactions, dispute resolution, intellectual property, capital markets, and regulatory compliance services. Fee structures typically include hourly billing, fixed fees for specific matters, and success fees for certain transactions.

junhe.com
Marketing channels3 records

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Distribution channels1 record

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GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

JunHe is a full-service Chinese law firm providing comprehensive legal advisory and representation across corporate and M&A, capital markets, banking and finance, dispute resolution, intellectual property, international trade, private equity, regulatory compliance, tax, and cross-border investment matters. The firm serves multinational corporations, Chinese state-owned enterprises, financial institutions, and private companies through 16 offices in China, Hong Kong, and the United States. Services are delivered through partner-led teams with fee structures based on hourly billing, fixed fees, or success fees.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • Recognized in 15 Business/Industry Sectors in China Business Law Journal's Golden League Award 2026
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

JunHe is a full-service Chinese law firm offering comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm provides legal advisory in Corporate and M&A, Capital Market, Banking and Finance, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Private Equity/Venture Capital, Regulatory Compliance, Tax Law, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Outbound Investment, Competition, Labor and Employment, Real Estate and Construction, and Bankruptcy and Restructuring. The firm operates through 15 offices across China and internationally (Silicon Valley, New York, Seattle) to serve clients in cross-border transactions and international disputes.

Product and service15 records
1Legal Services - Corporate and M&A
2Legal Services - Capital Market
CategoryLegal Practice Area
Description

Services covering securities offerings, IPOs, bond issuances, and capital markets transactions for issuers and underwriters.

3Legal Services - Banking and Finance
CategoryLegal Practice Area
Description

Advisory on banking transactions, syndicated lending, acquisition finance, and financial regulatory compliance for financial institutions and borrowers.

4Legal Services - Dispute Resolution
CategoryLegal Practice Area
Description

Civil and commercial litigation, international arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution services for enterprise clients in cross-border and domestic disputes.

5Legal Services - Intellectual Property
CategoryLegal Practice Area
Description

Patent, trademark, copyright protection, and IP litigation services for businesses seeking to protect and enforce intellectual property rights in China.

6Legal Services - International Trade
CategoryLegal Practice Area
Description

Cross-border trade advisory, export controls, sanctions compliance, and Section 337 investigations for businesses engaged in international trade.

7Legal Services - Private Equity/Venture Capital
CategoryLegal Practice Area
Description

Investment fund formation, private equity transactions, and venture capital financing advisory for PE/VC firms and portfolio companies.

8Legal Services - Regulatory Compliance
CategoryLegal Practice Area
Description

Cross-border data transfers, cybersecurity, data privacy compliance, and regulatory advisory for enterprises operating in regulated sectors.

9Legal Services - Tax Law
CategoryLegal Practice Area
Description

Tax planning, M&A tax advisory, tax dispute resolution, and individual income tax services for corporate and high-net-worth clients.

10Legal Services - Life Sciences and Healthcare
CategoryLegal Practice Area
Description

Regulatory compliance for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare industry transactions for life sciences companies.

11Legal Services - Outbound Investment
CategoryLegal Practice Area
Description

Advisory on Chinese outbound direct investment, national security reviews, and cross-border transaction structuring for Chinese companies investing abroad.

12Legal Services - Competition
CategoryLegal Practice Area
Description

Antitrust compliance, merger control, and competition law advisory for businesses navigating regulatory reviews.

13Legal Services - Labor and Employment
CategoryLegal Practice Area
Description

Employment law compliance, labor disputes, and workforce management advisory for employers.

14Legal Services - Real Estate and Construction
CategoryLegal Practice Area
Description

Real estate transactions, development projects, and construction contract advisory for property developers and investors.

15Legal Services - Bankruptcy, Reorganization and Liquidation
CategoryLegal Practice Area
Description

Debt restructuring, bankruptcy proceedings, and corporate liquidation services for distressed enterprises and creditors.

Scale indicator3 records

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Partnership3 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

JunHe is the only Chinese law firm admitted as a member of Lex Mundi, a global network of 160 premier member firms in more than 100 countries with 21,000+ lawyers. Through this network, JunHe provides high quality legal services to clients doing business throughout the world.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

JunHe is the only Chinese law firm admitted as a member of Multilaw, an international network of 90 member firms with 10,000 lawyers in over 150 commercial centers throughout the world.

3Beijing Afforestation Foundation (BAF)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

JunHe co-established the BAF Carbon Neutrality Special Fund as the first carbon neutrality fund sponsored by a law firm in China. The fund promotes carbon neutral initiatives and encourages social collaboration based on public fundraising platform.

junhe.com
Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Largest Chinese-rooted full-service law firm with merged China and international platforms; directly competes with JunHe on cross-border M&A, capital markets, and dispute resolution involving Chinese clients, and matches JunHe's full-service breadth.

TypeDirect peer
Description

One of the largest and oldest full-service Chinese law firms, headquartered in Shanghai; closest direct competitor to JunHe across corporate/M&A, capital markets, dispute resolution and PE, with comparable international ambitions.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Top-tier independent Chinese law firm with strong Hong Kong presence; competes with JunHe on cross-border M&A, antitrust, regulatory compliance, and high-end dispute resolution for Chinese SOEs and MNCs.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Full-service Chinese firm with deep PE/VC and cross-border practice; directly competes with JunHe for sponsor-driven M&A, fund formation, and TMT-sector transactions involving Chinese issuers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Major Chinese full-service law firm with strong capital markets and Hong Kong practice; directly competes with JunHe on IPOs, take-privates, and compliance-driven M&A mandates.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Beijing-headquartered Chinese firm with extensive corporate, securities and cross-border practice; competes head-to-head with JunHe for Chinese SOE and listed-company mandates, including A-share issuances.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global Magic Circle-style firm with deep Beijing and Hong Kong benches; competes with JunHe for cross-border mandates where Chinese-counsel partner capacity is required on inbound foreign-investment and compliance work.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Magic Circle firm with major Hong Kong presence and a leading international arbitration/franchise practice; competes with JunHe for cross-border M&A, finance and disputes work involving Chinese parties.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Magic Circle firm with strong Greater China presence focused on cross-border M&A, capital markets and PE; overlaps with JunHe in transactions where Chinese-PRC and Hong Kong law coverage is required alongside UK/US capabilities.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Premier UK-headquartered firm with longstanding Hong Kong presence handling China-related M&A and capital markets; an international incumbent competitor for the cross-border mandates JunHe targets via its international networks.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

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Named customers6 records

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Segment4 records

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Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Number of profiles
Profiles7 records

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Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds2 records

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Investors2 records

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M&A

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Investment2 records

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

JunHe

Legal Servicesjunhe.com

JunHe is a leading independent Chinese full-service law firm founded in 1989, headquartered in Beijing with 16 offices across China, Hong Kong, and the US, serving multinational corporations, SOEs, and financial institutions on cross-border M&A, capital markets, and dispute resolution.

What JunHe does

JunHe LLP is a full-service independent Chinese law firm headquartered in Beijing, founded in 1989, and one of the largest in the country by office count, with 16 offices across major Chinese commercial centers (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Dalian, Haikou, Qingdao, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Xi'an, Chongqing) and three US outposts (Silicon Valley, New York, Seattle). The firm operates across 15+ practice areas including Corporate and M&A, Capital Markets, Banking and Finance, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Private Equity/Venture Capital, Regulatory Compliance, Tax, Life Sciences, Outbound Investment, Competition, Labor, Real Estate, and Bankruptcy and Restructuring, serving multinational corporations, Chinese state-owned enterprises, financial institutions, and Chinese private companies with cross-border mandates.

The firm generates revenue through professional services fees structured as hourly billing, fixed per-matter fees, and success fees on transactions, following the standard full-service law firm model. JunHe acquires clients primarily through its exclusive Chinese membership in the Lex Mundi and Multilaw international legal networks (covering 100+ and 150+ jurisdictions respectively), professional reputation, partner-led business development, and publications on regulatory developments. Notable mandates include the Hong Kong listing of UISEE Technology (L4 autonomous driving), the COSCO Shipping RMB8 billion A-share issue, offshore debt restructurings for Shimao and Evergrande, and board advisory for Indaptus Therapeutics.

JunHe holds 1,001-5,000 employees and remains a private partnership with no public listing, external investors, or disclosed parent company. The firm pursues growth primarily through lateral partner recruitment from international firms and in-house counsel, internal partner promotions, and expansion of practice areas tied to emerging Chinese regulatory regimes such as outbound investment national security reviews.

JunHe firmographics

Firmographics
Name
JunHe
Legal name
JunHe LLP
Website
https://junhe.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1989
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
JunHe is a leading independent Chinese full-service law firm founded in 1989, headquartered in Beijing with 16 offices across China, Hong Kong, and the US, serving multinational corporations, SOEs, and financial institutions on cross-border M&A, capital markets, and dispute resolution.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

JunHe industry classification

Industry
Product category
Legal Services
NAICS
Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)
SIC
Services-Legal Services (8111)
akta.pro primary industry
Trade, Export Controls & Customs Compliance (BPAHAFAN)

Keywords

  • Full-service legal services
  • Cross-border M&A advisory
  • Capital markets legal counsel
  • International dispute resolution
  • Outbound investment law

Where JunHe is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Shanghai
HQ country
China
HQ region
Asia

Offices15 records

Markets served

JunHe business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

  1. Legal Professional Services: JunHe generates revenue through legal fee arrangements with enterprise clients for corporate and M&A, cross-border transactions, dispute resolution, intellectual property, capital markets, and regulatory compliance services. Fee structures typically include hourly billing, fixed fees for specific matters, and success fees for certain transactions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

JunHe product offering

Product offering

Core offering

JunHe is a full-service Chinese law firm providing comprehensive legal advisory and representation across corporate and M&A, capital markets, banking and finance, dispute resolution, intellectual property, international trade, private equity, regulatory compliance, tax, and cross-border investment matters. The firm serves multinational corporations, Chinese state-owned enterprises, financial institutions, and private companies through 16 offices in China, Hong Kong, and the United States. Services are delivered through partner-led teams with fee structures based on hourly billing, fixed fees, or success fees.

Product overview

JunHe is a full-service Chinese law firm offering comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm provides legal advisory in Corporate and M&A, Capital Market, Banking and Finance, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Private Equity/Venture Capital, Regulatory Compliance, Tax Law, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Outbound Investment, Competition, Labor and Employment, Real Estate and Construction, and Bankruptcy and Restructuring. The firm operates through 15 offices across China and internationally (Silicon Valley, New York, Seattle) to serve clients in cross-border transactions and international disputes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Legal Services - Corporate and M&A
  • Legal Services - Capital Market Services covering securities offerings, IPOs, bond issuances, and capital markets transactions for issuers and underwriters.
  • Legal Services - Banking and Finance Advisory on banking transactions, syndicated lending, acquisition finance, and financial regulatory compliance for financial institutions and borrowers.
  • Legal Services - Dispute Resolution Civil and commercial litigation, international arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution services for enterprise clients in cross-border and domestic disputes.
  • Legal Services - Intellectual Property Patent, trademark, copyright protection, and IP litigation services for businesses seeking to protect and enforce intellectual property rights in China.
  • Legal Services - International Trade Cross-border trade advisory, export controls, sanctions compliance, and Section 337 investigations for businesses engaged in international trade.
  • Legal Services - Private Equity/Venture Capital Investment fund formation, private equity transactions, and venture capital financing advisory for PE/VC firms and portfolio companies.
  • Legal Services - Regulatory Compliance Cross-border data transfers, cybersecurity, data privacy compliance, and regulatory advisory for enterprises operating in regulated sectors.
  • Legal Services - Tax Law Tax planning, M&A tax advisory, tax dispute resolution, and individual income tax services for corporate and high-net-worth clients.
  • Legal Services - Life Sciences and Healthcare Regulatory compliance for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare industry transactions for life sciences companies.
  • Legal Services - Outbound Investment Advisory on Chinese outbound direct investment, national security reviews, and cross-border transaction structuring for Chinese companies investing abroad.
  • Legal Services - Competition Antitrust compliance, merger control, and competition law advisory for businesses navigating regulatory reviews.
  • Legal Services - Labor and Employment Employment law compliance, labor disputes, and workforce management advisory for employers.
  • Legal Services - Real Estate and Construction Real estate transactions, development projects, and construction contract advisory for property developers and investors.
  • Legal Services - Bankruptcy, Reorganization and Liquidation Debt restructuring, bankruptcy proceedings, and corporate liquidation services for distressed enterprises and creditors.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Recognized in 15 Business/Industry Sectors in China Business Law Journal's Golden League Award 2026
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use JunHe

Customer profile

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

JunHe technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

JunHe partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Lex MundicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunHe is the only Chinese law firm admitted as a member of Lex Mundi, a global network of 160 premier member firms in more than 100 countries with 21,000+ lawyers. Through this network, JunHe provides high quality legal services to clients doing business throughout the world.
  • MultilawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunHe is the only Chinese law firm admitted as a member of Multilaw, an international network of 90 member firms with 10,000 lawyers in over 150 commercial centers throughout the world.
  • Beijing Afforestation Foundation (BAF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunHe co-established the BAF Carbon Neutrality Special Fund as the first carbon neutrality fund sponsored by a law firm in China. The fund promotes carbon neutral initiatives and encourages social collaboration based on public fundraising platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

JunHe competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • King & Wood Mallesons: Largest Chinese-rooted full-service law firm with merged China and international platforms; directly competes with JunHe on cross-border M&A, capital markets, and dispute resolution involving Chinese clients, and matches JunHe's full-service breadth.
  • Zhong Lun Law Firm: One of the largest and oldest full-service Chinese law firms, headquartered in Shanghai; closest direct competitor to JunHe across corporate/M&A, capital markets, dispute resolution and PE, with comparable international ambitions.
  • Fangda Partners: Top-tier independent Chinese law firm with strong Hong Kong presence; competes with JunHe on cross-border M&A, antitrust, regulatory compliance, and high-end dispute resolution for Chinese SOEs and MNCs.
  • Han Kun Law Offices: Full-service Chinese firm with deep PE/VC and cross-border practice; directly competes with JunHe for sponsor-driven M&A, fund formation, and TMT-sector transactions involving Chinese issuers.
  • Jingtian & Gongcheng: Major Chinese full-service law firm with strong capital markets and Hong Kong practice; directly competes with JunHe on IPOs, take-privates, and compliance-driven M&A mandates.
  • Global Law Office: Beijing-headquartered Chinese firm with extensive corporate, securities and cross-border practice; competes head-to-head with JunHe for Chinese SOE and listed-company mandates, including A-share issuances.

Broad incumbents

  • Baker McKenzie: Global Magic Circle-style firm with deep Beijing and Hong Kong benches; competes with JunHe for cross-border mandates where Chinese-counsel partner capacity is required on inbound foreign-investment and compliance work.
  • Clifford Chance: Magic Circle firm with major Hong Kong presence and a leading international arbitration/franchise practice; competes with JunHe for cross-border M&A, finance and disputes work involving Chinese parties.
  • Linklaters: Magic Circle firm with strong Greater China presence focused on cross-border M&A, capital markets and PE; overlaps with JunHe in transactions where Chinese-PRC and Hong Kong law coverage is required alongside UK/US capabilities.
  • Slaughter and May: Premier UK-headquartered firm with longstanding Hong Kong presence handling China-related M&A and capital markets; an international incumbent competitor for the cross-border mandates JunHe targets via its international networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

JunHe social profiles

Digital presence

JunHe financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

JunHe leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

JunHe funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

JunHe M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments2 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about JunHe

What does JunHe do?

JunHe is a full-service Chinese law firm providing comprehensive legal advisory and representation across corporate and M&A, capital markets, banking and finance, dispute resolution, intellectual property, international trade, private equity, regulatory compliance, tax, and cross-border investment matters. The firm serves multinational corporations, Chinese state-owned enterprises, financial institutions, and private companies through 16 offices in China, Hong Kong, and the United States. Services are delivered through partner-led teams with fee structures based on hourly billing, fixed fees, or success fees.

Is JunHe a public or private company?

JunHe is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.

When was JunHe founded?

JunHe was founded in 1989. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is JunHe based?

JunHe is headquartered in Shanghai, China, in the Asia region.

How does JunHe make money?

One revenue line is on record: legal Professional Services.

Who are JunHe's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are King & Wood Mallesons, Zhong Lun Law Firm, Fangda Partners, Han Kun Law Offices, Jingtian & Gongcheng and Global Law Office. Broad incumbents are Baker McKenzie, Clifford Chance, Linklaters and Slaughter and May.

Does JunHe have an API?

No public API is recorded for JunHe.

What industry is JunHe in?

JunHe's product category is Legal Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAFAN, Trade, Export Controls & Customs Compliance. Its NAICS code is 541110 and its SIC code is 8111.

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Legal500JunHe Assists the Industrial Bank’s Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Branch in Issuing the Market’s First Magnolia Bonds – Legal DevelopmentsOn January 23, 2026, Industrial Bank's Shanghai FTZ branch issued RMB 3 billion Magnolia bonds due in 2029, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The issuance, under a USD 5 billion medium-term note program, marks the first Magnolia bonds by a FTZ entity, expanding offshore financing channels for FTZ institutions.Law.asiaJunHe recruits cross-border finance specialist in BeijingJunHe hired Cui Duan as a partner at its Beijing headquarters, with registration underway. She brings over 19 years of experience, including eight years at Baker McKenzie, and focuses on cross-border finance for Chinese companies. She advised major state-owned banks and represented CITIC Group in a RMB42 billion capital increase.Law.asiaHong Kong-based partner joins Italian firm Gianni & OrigoniItalian law firm Gianni & Origoni (GOP) has appointed Teresa Lee as a Hong Kong-based partner to strengthen its cross-border transactions and corporate practice. Lee brings over a decade of experience from JunHe, where she advised Chinese state-owned enterprises, investment banks, and private companies on M&A and outbound investments. The hire aligns with GOP's growth strategy in China, supporting Chinese clients investing in Italy and across Europe.Law.asiaCapital markets partner returns to JunHe in Hong KongRyan Choi returned to JunHe Law Offices in Hong Kong as a partner, strengthening the firm's capital markets practice. He previously worked at Kirkland & Ellis for eight years and has advised on Hong Kong IPOs, including Muyuan Foods and ZG Group. He also advised NetDragon on a spin-off and US listing.Law.asiaFormer MoFo private equity partner joins JunHeJunHe has recruited private equity lawyer Zhao Rongjing as a partner based at the firm's Shanghai and Hong Kong offices, with partnership formalities currently being processed. Zhao brings over 15 years of experience advising on cross-border transactions, including public M&A, leveraged buyouts, and mezzanine financing, and was previously a partner at Morrison Foerster since 2023. The firm stated the hire will strengthen its capabilities in global capital markets and cross-border transactions, particularly in international M&A and private equity investment.Law.asiaJunHe brings in customs specialists for Shenzhen officeChinese law firm JunHe has hired Ginger Jiang and Hou Ya as partners at its Shenzhen office to strengthen its customs and trade compliance practice. Jiang brings experience from Shenzhen Customs and has handled cross-border enforcement cases involving US Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Justice, while Hou has over 20 years of experience in China's customs system. The hires expand the firm's capabilities in areas including anti-smuggling defence, bonded maintenance, intellectual property protection, and export controls.Law.asiaJunHe adds pair of debt restructuring partners in Hong KongJunHe Law Offices has hired Wu Congsi and Liu Xingyu from Sidley Austin as partners at its Hong Kong office, pending completion of formalities. The two lawyers bring extensive experience in offshore debt restructuring, having worked on landmark transactions for major Chinese real estate developers including Shimao Group (USD11.5 billion), SinoOcean Group (USD6 billion), and China Fortune Land Development (USD5 billion). Both lawyers are admitted to practice in New York and will practise in Hong Kong as registered foreign lawyers.Law.asiaJunHe recruits Amap’s ex-litigation director in BeijingJunHe has hired Chen Sijia as a partner in its Beijing office, strengthening the firm's dispute resolution and data asset protection practice. Chen previously served as litigation director at Amap, a subsidiary of Alibaba Group, and brings experience from China's judicial system, including being among the first judges at the Beijing Internet Court. She specialized in data asset protection, unfair competition, intellectual property, and internet compliance disputes, and currently serves as an arbitrator at the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration.Law.asiaGrandall, JunHe act on COSCO Shipping’s RMB8bn A-share issueCOSCO Shipping Energy Transportation raised RMB8 billion through a private placement to build oil tankers and LNG carriers. Legal firms Grandall Law Firm and JunHe played active roles in structuring the deal and advising key investors, including the controlling shareholder and China COSCO Shipping Corporation.LinkedInJunHe’s Hong Kong and Shanghai Teams Advise Laohekou Highway on its First Offering of Dim Sum Bonds In August 2024, Laohekou Highway Construction Co., Ltd. (“Laohekou Highway”) issued RMB 144…Laohekou Highway Construction Co., Ltd. issued RMB 144 million in senior unsecured offshore bonds through its Hong Kong subsidiary, Laohekou Highway International Limited, in August 2024. The bonds were listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and mark the first successful offshore bond issuance for a company in Xiangyang City, Hubei Province. JunHe provided legal advice to Laohekou Highway on this transaction.