China
With over 40 years’ experience in Asia, international law firm Pinsent Masons is an established name in one of the world's largest and most vibrant economies.
Whether you are an international organisation looking to do business in China, or a Chinese organisation seeking international law firm advisory support for your strategic offshore investments, we offer a trusted and familiar advisory service to help you achieve your aims.
Our team in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen is part of an integrated global network of experts who combine legal excellence with a deep knowledge of the Energy & Natural Resources, Infrastructure & Real Estate, Technology, Science & Industry sectors. We also work in cooperation with Chinese law firms, undertaking strategic project management responsibilities where our clients prefer.
Through our connections across the Asia Pacific region and globally, our team is well placed to support you on complex projects and transactions around the world.
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Out-Law / Your daily need to know in China
Our latest work
Our advisers act on domestic and international projects of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names in the market. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and industry sectors.
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Bulk Tainer Group Limited
Advised the sole shareholder of the Bulk Tainer Group, a Specialist Tank Transport company on the sale of BT to Apollo PE backed Intermodal Tank Transport.
- Cross-border
- Infrastructure
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China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation ("Sinosure")
Advised China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation, a major state-owned insurer, on procedures related to Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings involving assigned receivables and coverage obligations.
- China
- Financial Services
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Client confidential
Advising an international contractor in respect of two ad hoc arbitration proceedings with claims and counterclaims in the value of SAR 600 million (USD 160 million) arising under an oil & gas project.
- China; Saudi Arabia
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Shanghai Electric Group Co, Ltd
Advised Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd, a major power equipment manufacturer, on a renewed SEC general retainer for miscellaneous advisory matters.
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Client confidential
Advised a Hong Kong-based lighting manufacturer, on its proposed joint venture to develop a factory in Vietnam for the production of lighting products.
- Cross-border
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Client confidential
Advising a confidential client on multiple aspects of the joint development of a major gas and condensate asset in Malaysia, including on the joint operating agreement, facilities sharing, gas sales, unitization and other matters.
- Malaysia
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Client confidential
Advising a confidential energy client in relation to the potential bid for upstream gas interests as part of Petronas’ 2025 – 2026 divestment programme, including due diligence, advice on the production sharing contract and the Petronas form of joint operating agreement.
- Malaysia
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Client confidential
Advising a confidential client in relation to the acquisition of interests in multiple upstream production sharing contracts and related joint operating agreements in Indonesia.
- Indonesia
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Client confidential
Advising a confidential client in relation to a partial divestment and joint venture arrangements in relation to a portfolio of renewable energy projects in Asia.
- Cross border
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Client confidential
Advising a confidential Asia based renewable energy fund on its joint venture arrangements with PLN in relation to the development of a large scale renewables projects in Indonesia.
- Indonesia
- Energy & Natural Resources
Our expertise, at your disposal
With over 490 partners and 3000 people around the world, we are well-placed to support you across a full range of legal and advisory services.
Partner
EmailBernard is a transactional lawyer specialising in major infrastructure projects. He advises clients throughout the various stages of a project, with a particular focus on initial procurement advice/structuring and contract preparation and negotiation.
Legal Director
EmailIsabelle specializes in non-contentious construction and engineering matters. She advises clients in the infrastructure, energy, and hospitality sectors regularly on the design, construction and operation of international and Hong Kong domestic projects, based on FIDIC and NEC4 standard forms of contract.
Partner
EmailHinson is a solicitor advocate and dual-qualified as a quantity surveyor who specialises in construction and engineering disputes, health and safety and regulatory matters.
Partner, Head of Office, Hong Kong
EmailAlvin is the Head of Hong Kong. He specialises in representing clients in international arbitration and other dispute resolution procedures as well as providing claims, regulatory and project advisory support in connection with major construction, infrastructure and energy projects.
Partner
EmailCecilia's main areas of practice include construction law, construction related dispute resolutions and infrastructure project finance. She has advised on some of the most high-profile projects around the world, which span across a range of sectors including renewables, conventional energy, infrastructure, transportation, etc.
Partner
EmailMark is an infrastructure lawyer who specializes in infrastructure related dispute resolution and infrastructure transactional services. He started his practices in these areas in 2008 and has rich experience in both domestic and overseas projects.
Partner
EmailGreg's area of expertise is in drafting and negotiating construction contracts and joint venture agreements and providing energy and infrastructure project support.
Kanyi Lui
Partner, Head of China