Translator：Zhang Xiaotong

January 18, 2024 - The internationally renowned legal rating agency Chambers and Partners released its 2024 Greater China Region Guide. Shanghai Landing (Dalian) Law Offices (hereinafter referred to as Landing Dalian) was selected for the second time in the "Corporate/Commercial: Liaoning" recommended law firms list, based on the outstanding professional performance and excellent client reputation of the Landing Dalian legal team. At the same time, Li Zheng, the founding partner of Landing Dalian, was selected for the "Corporate/Commercial: Liaoning" recommended lawyers list. This marks Li Zheng's fourth consecutive year of inclusion in the Chambers recommended lawyers list.

The Greater China Region Guide released this time is an independent research report published by Chambers and Partners on the legal market in the Greater China region (including Mainland China, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, the Macau Special Administrative Region of China, and the Taiwan region). Chambers and Partners has always adhered to integrity and professionalism and enjoys a high level of credibility in the industry. It is one of the most trusted authoritative references for clients seeking high-end legal services.

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Areas of Recognition for Landing Dalian

The Landing Dalian is the 18th branch established domestically by Shanghai Landing Law Offices. It was founded by senior lawyers with years of industry experience, who have been deeply involved in the Dalian local market for many years, coming from top-tier law firms and well-known securities firms and investment banks. It was approved by the Justice Department of Liaoning Province in September 2021. Landing Dalian has been highly recognized by the industry and clients, and has been selected for the Chambers recommended list for two consecutive years, fully demonstrating Landing Dalian's professionalism in the corporate/commercial field.

Landing Dalian strictly adheres to the firm's concept of "absolute specialization, strong internationalization, and high republicanism." It emphasizes team-based operations and its main business areas include: capital markets and finance, cross-border investment and financing, mergers and acquisitions, and international trade disputes.

In the commentary, Chambers highly praised Landing Dalian: " Landing Dalian Law Offices continues to demonstrate capabilities in the capital markets and corporate spaces. The team ably handles share and bond issuances, as well as acquisitions and asset restructuring. Its enviable client roster features domestic corporates from a range of sectors, including financial services, technology and infrastructure operators. The team can quickly intervene and accurately identify the issue. They have rich experience in handling legal problems of all kinds and offer solutions systematically. Landing Dalian acted as the perennial counsel to several corporations, providing advice on commercial contracts, financing, M&A as well as potential IPO project.

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Recognized Lawyers

Li Zheng is the founding partner of Landing Dalian and currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Informationization Construction Special Committee of the Liaoning Lawyers Association, the Deputy Director of the Industry Development and Regulatory System Working Committee of the Dalian Lawyers Association, an arbitrator at the Dalian International Arbitration Court, a specially appointed lecturer at the EDP Center of Northeastern University, and a part-time teacher for extracurricular practice teaching at the Law School of Dalian University.

Li Zheng practiced law in the UK for many years and has practiced for several years in well-known law firms in China after returning to the country. His areas of practice include: corporate mergers and acquisitions and restructuring, foreign investment and financing, capital markets and debt issuance, and dispute resolution (litigation & arbitration).

In the 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: Northeastern Region (Liaoning)" Band 2 recommended lawyers list of Chambers Asia-Pacific 2021, the "Corporate/Commercial: Liaoning" Band 2 recommended lawyers list of Chambers Greater China Region 2022, and the "Corporate/Commercial: Liaoning" Band 2 recommended lawyers list of Chambers Greater China Region 2023. His inclusion in the Chambers Greater China Region 2024 list marks his fourth consecutive year of being selected for the Chambers list. Over the years, he has been highly recognized by professional legal rating agencies such as Chambers for his professional abilities and outstanding client reputation.