Established in 2006, Merits & Tree Law Offices, formerly known as Beijing Hawkhigh Law Firm, is consistently referenced among market peers in the capacity of private equity. The firm is often busy representing investment funds in their investment activities, advising startups on fundraising transactions, and assisting companies in matters related to variable interest equity structure and privatisation. A key figure to note is partner Haitao Long, whose practice covers banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and private equity. The firm has continued to build up its capacity in both private equity and other corporate-related work with the hiring of Qingyang He from China Commercial Law Firm, Bo Hu from AnJie Broad Law Firm and Ying Hui from Harnest & Garner in the last 12 months.
Work highlights
Represented NIO in reviewing and amending a transaction agreement and antitrust compliance analysis for a project, which is a joint venture between NIO and two other government-backed investment institutions to establish a company with a view to progressing the business of fusion technology development and commercialisation.
Represented HongShan in drafting and negotiating the legal transaction documents and legal due diligence for its investment in Zhipu AI.
Represented China Construction Bank PE in conducting legal due diligence, drafting and revising the transaction documents regarding the investment of the client in the Series B financing of Sonosemi.
Key clients
01.AI, Beijing Capital Venture Group, SDIC Investment Promotion Investment Management, Xiamen Venture Capital.
