Biography
PRC-qualified lawyer focusing on capital markets, cross-border investment, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate matters in the UAE and the wider Middle East.
Previously practised at a “Red Circle” law firm, advising state-owned enterprises, listed companies, multinational corporations, and financial institutions on complex cross-border transactions.
Her practice covers cross-border capital markets, corporate finance, outbound investment, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and corporate structuring, including Hong Kong, U.S., and UAE capital-markets transactions, legal due diligence, transaction structuring, and the drafting and negotiation of transaction documents.
Case
- Advised China Southern Glass Holding Co., Ltd. (SZ 000012) on its RMB 600 million investment project in Abu Dhabi, including transaction structuring, regulatory compliance, legal due diligence, transaction documentation, and ongoing legal support.
- Advised Jiangsu Tianyuan Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. (SH 603273) on its Abu Dhabi investment project, covering structuring, due diligence, compliance review and transaction documentation.
- Advised Yongtaiyun Chemical Logistics Co., Ltd. (SZ 001228) on land lease and warehouse acquisition in Jebel Ali Free Zone, providing full-scope legal due diligence and transaction support.
- Advised Shengtun Mining Co., Ltd. (SH 600711) on its mining investment project in the DRC, including structuring via DIFC entities, establishment of VIE arrangements, and drafting and negotiation of transaction documents.
- Advised Zhejiang Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals Co., Ltd. (SZ 002318) on cross-border acquisition, including legal due diligence and merger control filing support.
- Advised Jiangsu CITIC Bo New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (SH 688408) on establishing a joint venture and manufacturing facility in the UAE.
- Advised Synutra International, Inc. (SH 605388) on cross-border investment matters, including land leasing, construction arrangements, transaction documentation and corporate governance.
- Advised Zhejiang Dafeng Industry Co., Ltd. (SH 603081) on cross-border investments and transaction documentation.
- Advised BVI-listed Bovey Technology Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 1204) on overseas investment matters.
- Advised on a USD 70 million investment by Mubadala Investment Company into a technology enterprise.
- Advised Bagu Tobacco Technology FZ-LLC on establishing a manufacturing line in the UAE through technology and patent contribution, including licensing arrangements and regulatory compliance.
- Advised Jiangsu Ao Lai Te New Materials Co., Ltd. on cross-border equity acquisition and corporate restructuring, including structuring, documentation and transaction execution.
- Advised China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, China Railway 11th Bureau Group, and China Railway Electrification Engineering Group on legal due diligence of UAE counterparties in overseas investment projects.
- Advised China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation on legal due diligence of UAE counterparties in overseas investment projects.
Capital Markets
- Acted as counsel to the underwriter (AC Sunshine Securities LLC) in the Nasdaq IPO of Ambitions Enterprise Management Co. L.L.C.
- Acted as counsel to the underwriter (Cathay Securities, Inc.) in a Nasdaq IPO project.
- Advised Aux Electric Co., Ltd. on overseas subsidiary due diligence and legal opinions for its Hong Kong IPO.
- Advised Anker Innovations Technology Co., Ltd. on overseas subsidiary due diligence and legal opinions for its Hong Kong IPO.
- Advised HKC Corporation Limited on overseas subsidiary due diligence and legal opinions for its A-share IPO.
- Advised Guangdong Jingyi Furniture Co., Ltd. on overseas subsidiary due diligence for its NEEQ listing.
- Advised Yongtaiyun Chemical Logistics Co., Ltd. on overseas subsidiary due diligence for its refinancing project.
General Corporate Advisory
Acts as legal counsel to the Middle East operations of leading Chinese enterprises, including Sinopec, Anta Group, Focus Media, Sinotrans, Zhejiang Seaport, Sinosure, Taiping Holdings, Bank of Communications, Henan International, SANY Group, Yongtaiyun, JD.com, Shengyuan, Hangzhou Thermal Power, Qilie Co., and Dubai Chinese School. Also advise China Merchants Shekou (East China), Huafa Group (East China), and Nantong Municipal Government on general corporate and regulatory matters.
Area of Practices
Associated Team Members
Abdelrahman Tarek
Legal Assistant
Abdullah Al Sagaabi
Partner, Iraq Office Local (Iraqi) Attorney
Afnan Abdulbaset
Managing Partner, KSA Office
Bin Li
Partner, Beijing Office Local (Chinese) Lawyer
Celia Fang
Legal Advisor
Ding Lei
Executive Director, Beijing Office
Ethen Gai
Founding Partner
Feng Zhu
Partner, Shanghai Office Local (Chinese) Lawyer
Grace Lin
Partner, KSA Office
Hayley Lin
Legal Operations & Compliance Manager
Jinxu Xu
Managing Director, KSA Office
Kevin Luo
Legal Consultant
Mingming Sun
Legal Assistant
Mohamed Ahmed Nasr Ibrahim Ghaly
Legal Advisor
Mohammed Alsulami
Local (Saudi) Lawyer
Mohammed Ibrahim Al Zadjali
Partner, Oman Office Local (Omanis) Attorney
Serene Zhang
Senior Legal Consultant
Shiping Jiang
Partner, Shanghai Office Local (Chinese) Lawyer
Sylvia Piao
Legal Consultant
Tao Wang
Partner, Beijing Office Local (Chinese) Lawyer
Usika You
Senior Legal Consultant
Vaughn Wu
Legal Consultant
Yaxuan Zhang
Legal Consultant
Yuanyuan Tian
Partner, Shanghai Office Local (Chinese) Lawyer
Zeina Nofal
Legal Assistant
Zeqin Li
Executive Director, Shanghai Office Local (Chinese) Lawyer
Zheng Hui
Senior Legal Consultant
Zixuan Zhang (Marina)
Legal Consultant
Zoey Song
Legal Consultant
Myles Xu
Local (Chinese) Lawyer
Zhiyong Wu
Partner, Shanghai Office Local (Chinese) Lawyer
Kgabo Semenya
Tyra van der Walt
Senior Attorney
Tianming Guo
Executive Director, Hangzhou Office
Abouda Elbhery
Legal Advisor
Alfatih Mohamed
Legal Assistant
Gongpu Xiang
Managing Director, Egypt Office
Hank Zhang
Managing Partner, Dubai Office
Kholoud Almutire
Legal Assistant
Lei Zhang
Senior Legal Consultant
Lulu Wang
Corporate Affairs Manager
Mohammed Maged
Legal Consultant
Omar Mu
Senior Legal Consultant
Shaoyi Gong
Managing Director, Chendgu Office Local (Chinese) Lawyer
Taha Abdelwahab
Legal Consultant
Tina Zhang
Legal Consultant
Wed Qawas
Local (Saudi) Lawyer, KSA Office
Yingnuo Han
Legal Consultant
Yumei Gao
Partner, Qingdao Office Local (Chinese) Lawyer
Zoey Tian
Legal Consultant
Zhe Zhang
Local (Chinese) Lawyer
Helu Yuan
Legal Consultant
Howard Teng
Managing Director, South Africa Office Admitted Attorney of South Africa
Dali Ngalo
Director, South Africa Office Admitted Attorney of South Africa
Bandile Mngomezulu
Senior Attorney
Jenny Huang
Junior Attorney
Leilei Ma
Executive Director, Oman Office Local (Chinese) Lawyer