FenXun Law Firm

What FenXun Law Firm does

FenXun Law Firm is a Beijing-headquartered Chinese law firm founded in 2009 that provides cross-border corporate and commercial legal services through a 16-practice, 6-vertical platform spanning M&A, capital markets, banking & finance, investment funds & private equity, securitization & REITs, intellectual property, cybersecurity & data privacy, real estate, tax, dispute resolution, investigations & compliance, international trade, insurance, antitrust, China outbound investment, and labor law. The firm's core platform is the Baker McKenzie FenXun Joint Operation Office, established on April 15, 2015 in the Shanghai FTZ under Shanghai Justice Bureau approval as the first Sino-foreign law firm joint operation in China; through Baker McKenzie's Swiss Verein network (74 offices, 45 countries) the firm offers integrated PRC and non-PRC law advice from a single relationship, with owned offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong and a headcount of 170+ legal professionals including 40+ partners.

The underlying technology stack is conventional professional-services infrastructure augmented by limited AI use: the firm states it "may use Artificial Intelligence technology to process personal data" subject to rigorous pre-screening for data privacy and information-security compliance, with no disclosed proprietary AI product, AI-differentiated service offering, or AI/ML research program. Distribution is direct enterprise field-sales via partner-led engagement with no intermediary channels, supported by Chambers/Legal 500/ALB/CBLJ recognition, bilingual website, client alerts and guides (e.g., 'Doing Business in China 2025'), and industry events. Named enterprise clients include Chery Automobile, Tencent Music, ArcelorMittal, Geely, Sino Biopharmaceutical, Mondelez, Shanghai REFIRE, CapitaLand Investment, and Jinjiang Hotel Group across inbound and outbound mandates.

The business model is professional-services fee-based revenue from corporate clients via three pricing constructs: billable hours, fixed fees for specific transactions (e.g., M&A, IPO, JV mandates), and retainer arrangements; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based by transaction complexity, practice area, and client requirements. The firm is privately held as a partnership structure, has no external institutional capital, completed a governance transition in April 2024 with a new Management Committee and ten senior partner promotions, and operates with no parent company, no subsidiaries beyond the joint operation interest, and no M&A history.

Name

FenXun Law Firm

Legal name

北京市奋迅律师事务所

Website

https://fenxunlaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FenXun Law Firm is a Beijing-founded (2009) Chinese law firm operating the first Sino-foreign joint operation with Baker McKenzie in the Shanghai FTZ, serving multinational and Chinese enterprise clients with cross-border M&A, capital markets, and corporate legal services across Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory) (BPAHAOAL), Financial Crime, AML/CFT & Sanctions Compliance (BPAHAFAE)

Keywords

• Corporate legal services
• Cross-border M&A advisory
• Capital markets law
• Banking and finance law
• Intellectual property law

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Professional legal services including M&A advisory, capital markets, banking & finance, dispute resolution, intellectual property, compliance and regulatory services. Revenue generated through billable hours, fixed fees for specific transactions, and retainer arrangements with corporate clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FenXun Law Firm is a Chinese law firm providing full-spectrum corporate and commercial legal services across 15 practice areas including M&A, capital markets, banking & finance, investment funds & private equity, intellectual property, real estate, tax, dispute resolution, and cross-border investment. Through the Baker McKenzie FenXun Joint Operation Office (the first Sino-foreign law firm joint operation approved by the Shanghai Justice Bureau in 2015), the firm delivers seamless Chinese and international law advice to multinational corporations and Chinese enterprises pursuing cross-border transactions, accessing a global network of 74 offices in 45 countries.

Product overview

FenXun Partners is a Chinese law firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services through its joint operation with Baker McKenzie (Baker McKenzie FenXun Joint Operation). The firm's core offering centers on cross-border corporate and commercial legal services, with practice areas including M&A, capital markets, banking & finance, investment funds & private equity, securitization & REITs, intellectual property, data protection & cybersecurity, real estate, tax, dispute resolution, investigations & compliance, international trade, insurance, antitrust, China outbound investment, and labor law. The joint operation platform enables seamless China and international law advice through Baker McKenzie's global network of 74 offices in 45 countries. The firm primarily serves Chinese and multinational companies operating in or investing into China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baker McKenzie FenXun Joint Operation Office (奋迅·贝克麦坚时联营办公室)
• Mergers & Acquisitions (并购)
• Capital Markets (资本市场)
• Banking & Finance (银行与金融)
• Investment Funds & Private Equity (基金与私募股权)
• Securitization & REITs (资产证券化 & REITs)
• Intellectual Property (知识产权)
• Cybersecurity & Data Privacy (数据保护及网络安全)
• Real Estate (房地产)
• Tax (税务)
• Dispute Resolution (诉讼及争议解决)
• Investigations, Compliance & Ethics (调查、合规与商业道德)
• International Trade (国际贸易)
• Insurance (保险)
• Antitrust & Competition (反垄断与竞争法)
• China Outbound Investment (中国企业境外投资)
• Labor Law (劳动法)

Quantifiable outcome

• Chambers Greater China 2026 'China Best Joint Operation Office of the Year' award
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Baker McKenzie (贝克·麦坚时)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2015Baker McKenzie FenXun Joint Operation Office established in China (Shanghai) Free Trade Zone. First Sino-foreign joint operation law firm approved by Shanghai Justice Bureau. Provides comprehensive legal advice on both Chinese domestic and cross-border issues across full spectrum of corporate and commercial law including M&A, capital markets, banking & finance, investment funds, private equity, tax, real estate, employment, compliance, data protection, international trade, IP, dispute resolution, and antitrust & competition.
• Baker McKenzie Global NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Through Baker McKenzie membership in Baker McKenzie International (Swiss Verein), FenXun has access to 74 offices in 45 countries around the world, enabling seamless cross-border legal services for clients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Commerce & Finance Law Offices: Commerce & Finance is a top-tier Chinese law firm with strong practices in M&A, capital markets, and banking & finance. With offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other major cities, it competes directly with FenXun for cross-border M&A mandates and overseas listing work for Chinese issuers.
• King & Wood Mallesons: King & Wood Mallesons is the largest and most prominent Sino-international law firm, formed from the 2012 merger of King & Wood (PRC) and Mallesons Stephen Jaques (Australia). Like FenXun, it provides integrated China and cross-border legal services with a flagship Asia-Pacific platform, competing directly for cross-border M&A, capital markets, and regulatory mandates from Chinese and multinational clients.
• Han Kun Law Offices: Han Kun is a leading Chinese law firm specializing in M&A, private equity, capital markets, and cross-border transactions. With 600+ lawyers, it directly competes with FenXun for PE/VC fund formation, cross-border M&A mandates, and overseas listings of Chinese issuers, particularly in tech and life sciences sectors.
• Global Law Office: Global Law Office is a leading Chinese law firm with strong M&A and capital markets practices, headquartered in Beijing with offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. It is a direct competitor to FenXun for outbound M&A, foreign direct investment, and capital markets mandates, serving similar multinational and Chinese corporate clients.
• JunHe (Jun He Law Firm): JunHe is a leading Chinese law firm with strong cross-border capabilities and over 1,000 lawyers. It competes with FenXun across M&A, capital markets, antitrust, IP, and regulatory matters, and serves similar multinational and Chinese state-owned enterprise clients in complex cross-border transactions.
• AllBright Law Offices: AllBright is one of China's largest law firms by headcount with offices across mainland China, Hong Kong, and overseas. It competes with FenXun across M&A, capital markets, and cross-border investment, particularly serving Chinese SOE and private enterprise clients expanding overseas.
• Fangda Partners: Fangda is a top-tier Chinese law firm known for M&A, capital markets, and dispute resolution, with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. It directly competes with FenXun for premium cross-border M&A and Hong Kong IPO mandates, with comparable Chambers/Legal 500 rankings.
• Zhong Lun Law Firm: Zhong Lun is one of China's top-tier 'Red Circle' law firms with 1,800+ lawyers across mainland China, Hong Kong, London, New York, and other key financial centers. It competes directly with FenXun in M&A, capital markets, banking & finance, and dispute resolution, serving similar multinational and Chinese outbound clients.
• Jingtian & Gongcheng: Jingtian & Gongcheng is a leading Chinese law firm with strong M&A, capital markets, and PE practices. It competes with FenXun for Chinese outbound investment, Hong Kong IPOs, and cross-border M&A work, with similar headcount scale and recognition among leading Chinese firms.

Others

• Baker McKenzie: Baker McKenzie is FenXun's joint operation partner since 2015, with 74 offices in 45 countries. While not a direct competitor (they operate the joint operation together), Baker McKenzie's separate China practice (especially for outbound China work done from non-China offices) competes for some of the same cross-border mandates and shares revenue economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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