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ZHANG Hongwu
Partner
Languages: English, Mandarin
Practices: M&A, Antitrust & Competition, Investment & Finance, Shipping & International Trade
+86(21)22261268 zhanghongwu@huizhonglaw.com Shanghai
Educational Background
  • 2006-2010
    Peking University Ph.D.
  • 1994-1997
    Dalian Maritime University LL.M.
Professional Qualifications
  • PRC Bar
Memberships & Affiliations
  • China Maritime Arbitration Commission, Arbitrator
Professional Experience
  • Mar 2014-Present
    Hui Zhong Law Firm, Partner
  • Dec 2006-Feb 2014
    JunHe LLP Shanghai Office, Lawyer
  • Dec 1999-Sept 2006
    Legal Affairs Department of China Merchants Group, Legal Counsel
  • Oct 1997-Dec 1999
    Dalian Maritime Court, Legal Clerk, Assistant Judge
Profile

Mr. Zhang specializes in mergers and acquisitions, private equity financing, commercial dispute resolution, and antitrust matters. Prior to joining Hui Zhong in March 2014, he served as a maritime judge at the Dalian Maritime Court; worked as corporate counsel in the Legal Department of China Merchants Group, and provided legal services at Jun He Law Offices in areas including IPOs and listings, follow-on offerings for listed companies, and corporate M&A. His practice spans industries such as equipment manufacturing, infrastructure, energy development, real estate, pharmaceuticals, insurance, value-added telecommunications, chemicals, and education.

Mr. Zhang serves as an arbitrator for the China Maritime Arbitration Commission and the Shenzhen International Arbitration Court.

Representative Cases
  • A merger and integration project for container operations of a port group.
  • A capital increase and mixed-ownership reform for a state-owned energy storage and transportation base.
  • A restructuring and entrusted management project for a port.
  • A restructuring project for a smart industrial park.
  • A restructuring, integration, and capital increase project for a roll-on/roll-off terminal and logistics company.
  • An acquisition project for a port and shipping group.
  • A capital increase project for a port authority group.
  • A restructuring and acquisition project for a big data company.
  • An acquisition, land title confirmation, and land swap project for a real estate company.
  • A capital increase project for a provincial transportation planning and design institute.
  • A case involving a dispute over abuse of market dominance between a domestic gene industry enterprise and an overseas enterprise.
  • A case involving an infringement dispute between a principal and a subcontractor heard by the Supreme People's Court.
  • A case involving a dispute between an foreign insurance company and a domestic shipping company over an insurance contract, heard by the Supreme People's Court.
  • A construction contract dispute case heard by a Provincial High People's Court.
  • A shareholder capital contribution dispute case heard by a Provincial High People's Court.
  • A case involving a dispute between a foreign-funded enterprise and a listed company over a wind power equipment design and manufacturing contract, heard by an Intermediate People's Court.
  • A letter of credit dispute case heard by a Financial Court.
  • A chemical raw material purchase and sale contract dispute case heard by a Intermediate People's Court.
  • A case involving a dispute between a foreign-funded chain restaurant enterprise and a state-owned enterprise over a property lease contract heard by a District People's Court.
  • A buyer's credit dispute case heard by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission.
  • An automobile dealership contract dispute case heard by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission.
  • A lease insurance dispute case heard by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission.
  • A letter of credit dispute case heard by the Beijing Arbitration Commission.
  • A charter party contract dispute case heard by the China Maritime Arbitration Commission.
  • An offshore platform lease contract dispute case heard by the China Maritime Arbitration Commission.
  • A new energy comprehensive service contract dispute case heard by the Shanghai Arbitration Commission.