Hylands Law Firm is a full-service firm founded in 1990. With more than 20 offices in China, the firm serves its clients across commercial litigation, IP disputes and construction and real estate disputes.
Partner Yu Xu and Liming Ye are key partners in the firm’s dispute resolution practice and have extensive experience in commercial disputes, especially active in banking and finance-related matters.
During the research period, the firm represented dozens of minority shareholders in a class action lawsuit against the listed company China Security for misrepresentation. This case is the first one in which the liability of intermediaries was determined by “proportional joint and several liability” in the field of securities misrepresentation liability disputes in China.
Beijing Construction Engineering Group, Huzhou Ronghui Jiaheng Finance Leasing, Suzhou Gold Mantis Construction Decoration and Xinyi Investment Management Consulting (Tianjin) are key clients.
Client feedback
“They reviewed and revised equity financing agreements, and strongly defended our company's rights and interests. They provided reasonable advice on potential labor disputes.”–Government and regulatory
“The lawyers have a wealth of expertise, are responsive and client-oriented.” –Construction
Liming Ye
“He reviewed our equity financing agreement carefully and helped our company modify the agreement in our favour.”
“He provides excellent and professional legal knowledge and solutions; reviews contracts quickly, sometimes providing feedback even on Sundays.”
