Translator：Wang Yichun

On January 13, 2023, the prestigious international legal research company, Chambers and Partners (Chambers), unveiled its 2023 Greater China Region Guide rankings. Shanghai Landing (Dalian) Law Offices, backed by the exceptional professional performance and excellent client reputation of the Landing Dalian legal team over the years, made its debut on the "Corporate/Commercial: Liaoning" recommended law firm list. Simultaneously, Mr Li Zheng, the founding partner of Landing Dalian, was listed on the "Corporate/Commercial: Liaoning" recommended lawyers list. This marks the third consecutive year that Li Zheng has been featured on the Chambers recommended lawyers list.

The Greater China Region Guide released by Chambers is an independent research report on the legal market in the Greater China region, which includes Mainland China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, and Chinese Taiwan. Chambers has always adhered to professional ethics and professionalism, enjoying high credibility in the industry. t is one of the most trusted authoritative references for clients seeking high-end legal services.

01

Landing Dalian's Recognized Expertise

Shanghai Landing (Dalian) Law Offices is the 18th branch established by Landing in China, which was co-founded by senior lawyers with many years of industry experience and deep cultivation in the local market of Dalian.These lawyers come from top domestic red circle law firms and well-known investment banks. The firm was legally established in September 2021 with the approval of the Liaoning Provincial Department of Justice. In addition, Landing Dalian has been highly recognized by the industry and clients. Within just one year of its establishment, it was selected for the Chambers recommended list, fully demonstrating Landing Dalian's professionalism in the field of company/commercial affairs.

Landing Dalian Branch is operating under the guidance of the firm's philosophy of "Specialized Services, International Vision and Steady Development", and it emphasizes team-based operations with an integrated corporate system as the firm's background. Its practice includes the following core areas: capital markets and finance, cross-border investment and trade, private wealth management and family offices.

In its commentary, Chambers gave high praise to the Landing Dalian:“Landing Dalian Law Offices makes its rankings debut this year by demonstrating capabilities in the capital markets, corporate spaces. The team ably handles shares and bond issuances, as well as acquisitions and asset restructuring. Its enviable client rosters features domestic corporates from a range of sectors, including financial services, technology and energy.”

02

Featured Lawyer

Mr Li Zheng is the founding partner of Shanghai Landing (Dalian) Law Offices.He currently holds several positions, including Secretary-General of the Liaoning Provincial Lawyers Association Industry Exchange and Foreign Affairs Special Committee, Deputy Director of the Industry Development and Rules and Regulations Committee of Dalian Lawyers Association, Arbitrator of the Dalian International Arbitration Court, Distinguished Lecturer at the EDP Center of Northeast University of Finance and Economics, and Part-time Teacher of Off-campus Practical Teaching at Dalian University Law School.

Li practiced in the UK for many years before returning to China to practice at a well-known red circle firm. His practice areas include: corporate mergers and reorganizations, foreign investment and financing, capital markets and bond issuance, and dispute resolution (litigation & arbitration).

In its commentary, Chambers highly praised Li Zheng: “Li Zheng offers expertise in company listings, bond issuances and M&A projects, with widespread knowledge in the food and beverage, finance and energy industries. He is also experienced in handling restructurings for regional SOEs.”

Li Zheng was previously listed in the "Corporate/Commercial: Northeast (Liaoning)" Band 2 recommended lawyers list in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2021, and the "Corporate/Commercial: Liaoning" Band 2 recommended lawyers list in Greater China Region 2022.His inclusion in the Greater China Region 2023 list marks the third consecutive year that Li Zheng has been selected for the Chambers list. Over the years, his professional capabilities and outstanding client reputation have earned him high recognition from professional legal research company like Chambers.