22 Acquisition International - Legal Awards 2017 Jincheng & Tongda Law Firm (JT&N) has distinguished itself as a leader in multiple areas of legal practice, both international and domestic. We profiled the firm and its one of its partners in its Shanghai office, Frank Liu to find out more about the firm and what makes it so successful. ounded in 1992 by a group of young and dedicated PRC attorneys, JT&N was established with the ambition and vision of creating a world-class law firm in China. Today, the firm is now one of the most dynamic law firms in the country, as well as one of the largest, with over 700 attorneys, eight offices and a network reaching around the world. Possessing both a national and ultimately global reach, the firm’s network of regional offices within China, all work in close collaboration with the head office in Beijing, representing clients on a wide range of matters, from foreign direct investment, M&A, banking and financial regulation, through to real estate, asset management, intellectual property, insurance, tax and entertainment and international trade. Alongside these services, the practice works in areas involving WTO dispute resolution, commercial arbitration and white-collar criminal litigation. Clients tend to include Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, international and domestic financial institutions, insurance companies, manufacturers, hedge funds and PE firms, venture capital firms, IT companies, high tech start-ups, real estate and infrastructure development companies and auction houses. Valued by its clients for its ability to deliver tailored, integrated, strategic and technical legal advice on every aspect of a wide variety of transactions in China, JT&N ensures that clients receive the best possible service. The firm’s multi-disciplinary expertise in supporting international clients underpins its success. Many of the practice’s partners bring substantial international legal experience to their area of expertise at the firm, and its attorneys have practiced with major international law firms in the US, the UK, Germany, Japan and Hong Kong, and many hold advanced degrees from top-ranked PRC, US and European universities and law schools. Despite its size and overwhelming success, JT&N believes that every client should have full access to the entire firm with regard to its services. This results in the skills and experience from every practice area being accessible for whichever matter or case may arise. The firm excels at providing highly focused and knowledgeable local expertise Company: Jincheng & Tongda Law Firm Contact: Frank Liu Email:
[email protected] Address: 9th Floor, Standard Chartered Tower, No. 201, Century Avenue, Shanghai, 200120，China Phone: 0086 216079 5656 Website: www.jtnfa.com Jincheng & Tongda Law Firm F LA170022 within the context of an international culture, constantly looking at the big-picture. The lawyers closely align themselves with the perspective and concerns of clients, all the time remaining alert to local issues, regulations and business customs. JT&N’s facility at operating on all these levels with a high degree of excellence in each of them makes the firm an important and trusted resource for its clients. Regarding its core strength, JT&N can boast a wealth of expertise in the intellectual property practice area. This has been one of the firm’s main focus ever since it was established, as it looks to focus on the representation of innovative companies. Being a recognized leader in its work with patents, trademarks, copyrights, software and trade secrets, the firm’s services extend to every aspect of IP operations, which include IP Prosecution, Litigation, Transaction, Counseling, Due diligence, Investigation and other services. Over the years, JT&N have served as lead counsel for hundreds of companies with IP needs from a broad spectrum of industries, including chemical, agricultural, pharmaceutical, IT, energy and other technology companies. Winning Corporate Compliance Attorney of the Year – China, Mr. Frank Liu is a Partner in the company’s Shanghai Office. He specializes in intellectual property, dispute resolution, and general corporate practices. Mr. Liu has worked in the Court for five years since 1996, and started private practice since 2002. Through many years of practice, he has accumulated valuable experiences in the fields. Mr. Liu has provided legal service for many Fortune 500 companies and domestic clients regarding the intellectual property protection strategy and other various legal issues. He has acted for the clients in more than a hundred of litigation and arbitration cases in China. Due to the high recognition of the work value by the clients. Ultimately, JT&N’s global reach and ever expanding size is a key indicator of the firm’s success. Possessing a variety of offices across the country, the firm will look to expand its reach, which is certainly achievable thanks to its wide range of service offerings and experienced legal team. Mr. Frank Liu signifies the success of the company, as his award working out of the Shanghai office highlights the quality of each aspect of JT&N. Best Intellectual Property Law Firm & Corporate Compliance Attorney of the Year - China