What DaHui does

DaHui Lawyers is a China-headquartered international law firm providing cross-border legal advisory services to multinational corporations, Chinese enterprises, and private equity and venture capital investors. The firm operates four offices—Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, and New York—with a partner-led engagement model spanning approximately 20 practice areas including antitrust, corporate/M&A, capital markets, data protection, dispute resolution, fintech, intellectual property, private equity, regulatory compliance, tax (PRC and US), and TMT. Notable representative matters include advising on NIO's USD 1.8 billion NYSE listing, serving as underwriter counsel for the Paipaidai NYSE IPO, representing ByteDance in precedent-setting trademark litigation, and advising BMW and Daimler on regulatory matters in China.

The firm generates revenue through professional services fees, including hourly billing, fixed fees, and transaction-based fees for capital markets and M&A work. DaHui markets through published thought leadership, contributions to Chambers Global Practice Guides, sustained recognition across Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, asialaw, and IFLR rankings, and direct partner-level client development. Its competitive positioning combines dual-qualified lawyers (PRC and New York), alumni of leading international firms (Allen & Overy, Fangda Partners, King & Wood Mallesons), and former regulatory officials (MOFCOM, prosecutorial offices), differentiating it through regulator fluency and cross-border execution capability.

The client base spans marquee multinationals (BMW, Daimler, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, CBS, Comcast, Cloudflare, Hannover Fairs, Messe München, Reed Exhibitions) and prominent Chinese companies (ByteDance, Alibaba/Youku, NIO, Jinko Solar, 21Vianet). The firm is privately held and independently operated, with no evidence of external ownership, institutional investment, or M&A activity in the available data.

Name

DaHui

Legal name

DaHui Lawyers

Website

https://dahuilawyers.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DaHui Lawyers is a China-headquartered international law firm serving multinationals, Chinese enterprises, and PE/VC investors across four offices (Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, New York) with dual-qualified partners providing cross-border M&A, capital markets, antitrust, dispute resolution, and regulatory advisory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411), Other Legal Services (54119)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management (BPAHAMAA), Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK), Business Valuation & Litigation Support (BPAHABAK)

Keywords

• Cross-border legal services
• Corporate law firm
• China legal advisory
• International arbitration
• Mergers and acquisitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: DaHui generates revenue through professional legal services fees, including hourly billing for ongoing matters, fixed fees for specific services, and transaction-based fees for capital markets, M&A, and other deal work. The firm serves multinationals, Chinese companies, and investors across all aspects of their China-related business dealings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DaHui Lawyers is an international law firm delivering cross-border legal services in China-related matters. Core practice areas include corporate/M&A, capital markets, private equity and venture capital, dispute resolution (litigation and international arbitration), antitrust and competition, data protection, intellectual property, tax (PRC and US), TMT, regulatory and compliance, anti-corruption and investigations, market entry, private wealth, automotive, exhibitions, sports and entertainment, franchising, healthcare and life sciences, and international trade and shipping. Services are delivered through partner-led engagement across offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, and New York.

Product overview

DaHui is a China-headquartered international law firm offering comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm operates as a single integrated legal services platform serving multinational corporations, private equity investors, and Chinese enterprises. Services span corporate transactions (M&A, private equity, capital markets), dispute resolution (litigation and international arbitration), regulatory compliance (antitrust, data protection, anti-corruption), tax advisory (PRC and US tax), and industry-specific practices (TMT, healthcare, automotive, sports entertainment). The firm also provides specialized services including crisis management, investigations, market entry advisory, and private wealth management. DaHui maintains offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, and New York to serve clients across China and globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Antitrust and Competition Services Legal services covering antitrust filings, merger control, competition compliance, and market concentration matters for clients operating in or with China.
• Corporate/M&A Services Legal counsel for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring transactions involving Chinese parties or PRC assets.
• Data Protection Services Legal services addressing data privacy, cybersecurity compliance, and cross-border data transfer requirements under PRC law.
• Dispute Resolution Services Commercial litigation and international arbitration representation for domestic and cross-border disputes, including enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.
• Fintech Legal Services Legal advisory for financial technology companies including regulatory compliance, market entry, and sector-specific matters.
• Intellectual Property Services IP protection, contentious and non-contentious IP matters, trademarks, patents, domain names, and copyright advisory, including precedent-setting trademark litigation.
• Investment Funds Services Legal services for fund formation, private equity, and venture capital investments with a China nexus.
• Labor and Employment Services Employment law compliance, labor disputes, and workforce management legal counsel for employers operating in China.
• Private Equity Services Legal advisory for private equity transactions, fund structuring, and portfolio management involving Chinese companies or PRC targets.
• Projects and Energy Services Legal counsel for energy projects, renewable energy, and infrastructure development in or with China.
• Regulatory/Compliance Services Regulatory compliance advisory and government relations support across various sectors, including foreign investment security review matters.
• Restructuring and Insolvency Services Corporate restructuring, bankruptcy proceedings, and insolvency resolution for distressed China-related entities.
• Tax Services Cross-border tax structuring, PRC and US tax advisory, tax planning, FATCA compliance, tax due diligence, and tax filing/dispute resolution services.
• TMT Services Legal services for technology, media, and telecommunications sectors including regulatory compliance and sector-specific transactional work.
• Capital Markets Services Legal counsel for IPOs, equity and debt offerings, SEC filings, PIPE financings, de-SPAC transactions, and other securities offerings involving Chinese issuers.
• Market Entry Services Strategic advisory for foreign investors entering China market including entity establishment, regulatory approvals, structuring, transactional, compliance, and IP aspects.
• Internet and Telecommunications Services Legal services for telecom operators, VATS licensing, internet regulatory compliance, and structuring/licensing/contracts for digital services.
• Crisis Management Services Crisis resolution, investigations, compliance advisory, and damage control services for clients facing regulatory or reputational issues.
• Anti-Corruption Services FCPA, UK/EU anti-corruption law compliance, internal investigations, and remediation services.
• Investigations Services Internal investigations, government investigation representation, and compliance audits for corporate clients.
• Sports and Entertainment Services Legal services for sports organizations, licensing deals, sponsorship agreements, and media companies in film and entertainment.
• Automotive Services Legal counsel for the automotive industry including M&A, regulatory compliance, and commercial disputes.
• Private Wealth Services Wealth management, family offices, trusts, immigration, and estate planning advisory for high-net-worth individuals.
• Exhibitions Services Legal services for the exhibition industry including M&A, regulatory compliance, joint ventures, and long-term full-suite PRC legal support.
• Franchising Services Legal advisory for franchise structures, master franchisees, and IP protection in the China market.
• Healthcare and Life Sciences Services Regulatory compliance and transactional support for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and life sciences companies operating in or with China.
• International Trade and Shipping Services Maritime disputes, international arbitration, and cross-border trade legal matters for clients engaged in shipping and trade.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked in 10 practice areas by asialaw Profiles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LCA Studio LegaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaHui partnered with Italian law firm LCA Studio Legale to represent Didofà S.r.l. in a cross-border commercial dispute before PRC courts. LCA provided support under Italian and EU law while DaHui led the PRC litigation through multiple stages to the Supreme Court.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Linklaters: Magic Circle global firm with substantial Asia-Pacific and China presence focused on M&A, capital markets, banking, and dispute resolution. Competes with DaHui for high-end PRC and cross-border mandates and overlaps significantly on multinational client rosters.
• Allen & Overy: Global Magic Circle firm with established China practice across corporate, capital markets, banking, and dispute resolution. A firm in which DaHui partner Jie Tong previously practiced; competes with DaHui for the same international and Chinese client base on cross-border matters.
• Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom: Premier US firm with one of the most active Asia-Pacific M&A and capital markets practices, routinely advising on China-related cross-border deals and IPOs. Represents the broader US-law-firm competitive set that DaHui encounters on inbound and outbound China transactional work.
• Clifford Chance: Magic Circle global law firm with significant mainland China and Hong Kong practices covering M&A, capital markets, antitrust, and dispute resolution. Competes with DaHui for high-end cross-border mandates, but offers a much broader global platform and capacity for multi-jurisdictional matters.

Direct peers

• Han Kun Law Offices: Premier Beijing-headquartered PRC firm with strong practice in M&A, PE/VC, capital markets, foreign direct investment, and life sciences/healthcare. Competes head-to-head with DaHui for inbound FDI work, PE/VC financings, and cross-border transactions involving China.
• Fangda Partners: Top-tier PRC law firm headquartered in Beijing with international offices, offering a comparable full-service cross-border practice spanning M&A, capital markets, dispute resolution, antitrust, IP, and TMT. Fangda is frequently cited alongside DaHui in Chinese legal press and shares several practice-area rankings with DaHui in Chambers and Legal 500.
• Zhong Lun Law Firm: One of the largest and most-recognized PRC law firms, with extensive practice area coverage including corporate, dispute resolution, antitrust, IP, and capital markets. Competes with DaHui on large-scale cross-border mandates and shares top rankings in Chambers and Legal 500.
• King & Wood Mallesons: Largest China-rooted international law firm, formed by the merger of King & Wood and Mallesons, with deep PRC/US/Australia coverage and market-leading positions in M&A, capital markets, dispute resolution, and regulatory work. Direct competitor to DaHui for cross-border China mandates involving Fortune 500 and Chinese SOE clients.
• JunHe LLP: Major Beijing-based PRC law firm with broad coverage including corporate/M&A, dispute resolution, IP, antitrust, and capital markets. Comparable full-service cross-border China practice with strong recognition in legal directories similar to DaHui.
• Jingtian & Gongcheng: Leading PRC firm with strong cross-border capabilities and substantive depth in M&A, capital markets, PE/VC, and dispute resolution. Frequently co-counsels and competes with DaHui on multinational China matters, sharing similar client profiles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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