An Introduction to Jianguang Law Firm

Doing business in China presents unique challenges to foreign firms - from the language and culture to laws and regulations. Qualified and trustworthy legal counsel is crucial in minimizing risks and maximizing business opportunities via a clear understanding of Chinese law and local conditions.

As Yunnan province continues to boast one of China's fastest-growing economies, transparency is increasing and it is becoming a more appealing environment for foreign-invested business operations. However, doing business in Yunnan is very different from elsewhere in China - the capital Kunming and other areas throughout the province have their own business norms and navigating the intricacies of the public and private sectors can be difficult without having legal counsel that understands local conditions and thinking.

Since 2000, Yunnan Jianguang Law Firm has focused on serving the legal and business needs of foreign investors in Kunming and elsewhere in Yunnan. In a few short years, Jianguang has solidified its position as one of Yunnan province's top law firms and is noted for its high-profile foreign clientele. Jianguang's clients include Shui On Construction (Hong Kong), China One Call Limited (UK), Lynch China Limited (Australia), Danhua Horticulture Limited (Denmark), Sinnoverg (France), Meilland International (France) and Baker Norton Pharmaceuticals (US-China), among others.

Jianguang's lawyers have studied at top law schools around China and have also received valuable training in the United States and Canada. Their understanding of the legal and business climate in Yunnan plus their knowledge of the Western approach to law and business make Jianguang the ideal law firm for foreign companies and foreign-invested enterprises with operations in Yunnan.     

Jianguang offers professional legal services to foreign enterprises operating in Yunnan in the following areas:

" Finance
" Real estate
" Construction and engineering
" Corporate law
" Securities law
" Intellectual property rights (IPR)

Jianguang also offers specialized legal services including:

" Investment consulting
" Planning services
" Business negotiation
" Contract drafting, modification and translation
" Business arbitration
" Government liaison services
" Legal training and briefing for local management
" Translation services
" Interpretation services

With a full staff of qualified lawyers behind them, Mrs Zhang Hui and Mr Edmond Yang serve as the primary liaisons between Jianguang and its foreign clients.

Mrs Zhang Hui is Founder, Director and Partner at Yunnan Jianguang Law Firm. Mrs Zhang specializes in finance, real estate, construction and commercial law and is renowned for her rich experiences and superior communication and coordination abilities. Since graduating from China University of Political Science and Law, Mrs Zhang has received several awards for excellence in the legal profession from the Yunnan provincial government as well as the Kunming municipal government. Mrs Zhang serves on a legal advisory panel for the Kunming municipal government and is a member of the All China Bar Association. She is currently Deputy Director of both the Women Lawyers Association of Yunnan Province and the Juvenile Protection Committee of Yunnan Province.

Mr Edmond Yang is Deputy Director and Executive Partner at Yunnan Jianguang Law Firm in Kunming, where he has been assisting international investors in Kunming and Yunnan with legal matters since 2004. Edmond is responsible for all of Jianguang's international clients. He specializes in international investment and trade and international litigation and arbitration.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Edmond worked for 14 years at the Kunming Chamber of Commerce as Chief of the Economic Liaison Division, during which time he received and worked with countless international business delegations. Previously Edmond had worked as a program officer and translator for the Kunming Bureau of Foreign Economic Relations and Trade. He has also worked with international NGOs including UNICEF, Save the Children and CARE International.

Fluent in English and proficient in French, Edmond has also studied in Canada and worked in Belgium. He is a member of the All China Bar Association as well as the Yunnan Bar Association and Yunnan Translators' Association.

For a free initial consultation, contact Jianguang Law Firm today:

Jianguang Law Firm
7/F Main Building , Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences , No.577 Huan cheng Xi Lu,  Kunming , Yunnan , P.R.China
Phone: (0871) 3644506/4505/4502, 4112000
Fax: (0871) 3644501