Dacheng (Chongqing) Law Firm (hereinafter referred to as "Dacheng Chongqing") was established in 2006 with the approval of the Chongqing Municipal Bureau of Justice. Dacheng Chongqing's current office is located on the 27th-29th floors of Building A, Guohua Financial Center Building, No. 9 Juxianyan Plaza, Jiangbei City, Jiangbei District, Chongqing, with an office area of more than 5,100 square meters, 60 partner rooms and 215 booths. There are more than 300 people in the firm, including more than 240 practicing lawyers, including more than 90 partners, more than 100 lawyers with more than 10 years of practice experience, more than 110 lawyers with doctoral, master's and double bachelor's degrees, and more than 170 lawyers with bachelor's degrees. Dacheng Chongqing has won many awards, such as the National Civilized Unit, the National Advanced Grassroots Party Organization in the Lawyer Industry, the Excellent Law Firm in Chongqing, the Civilized Unit in Chongqing, and the Advanced Law Firm in the Implementation of the Arbitration Legal System. Dacheng Chongqing is now a member unit of Chongqing Share Transfer Center under the supervision of Chongqing Municipal Finance Office, a strategic partner of the Private Enterprise Listing Service Center under the supervision of Chongqing General Chamber of Commerce, and an executive director unit of Chongqing International Mining Association. Dacheng Chongqing maintains friendly relations with Chongqing Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Chongqing State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, Chongqing Municipal Finance Bureau, Chongqing Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce, Chongqing Forestry Bureau, Chongqing Securities Regulatory Bureau of China Securities Regulatory Commission, Chongqing Insurance Regulatory Office of China Insurance Regulatory Commission, Chongqing Banking Regulatory Office of China Banking Regulatory Commission, Chongqing Banking Association, Financial Office of Chongqing Municipal People's Government, and judicial departments and arbitration institutions at all levels in Chongqing. Dentons Chongqing has professional groups such as Dispute Resolution, Housing Construction and Energy, Corporate and M&A, Labor and Human Resources, Bankruptcy Reorganization and Liquidation, Compliance and Risk Control, Criminal, Government Public Policy and State-owned Assets Operation and Supervision, Intellectual Property and Technological Innovation, Cross-border Investment and Trade, Finance, Capital Market and other professional groups, and maintains a dominant position in the legal service market in the fields of investment and financing M&A, bond issuance, medical disputes, anti-dumping, labor and employment, real estate and construction, etc.
Founded on May 2000, Tahota Law Firm has undergone more than two decades of rapid development, and has become a leading comprehensive law firm both in China and the international arena. Our office network spread across Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guiyang, Jinan, Kunming, Lhasa, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Tianjin, Hong Kong, Xi’an, Taiyuan, Xining, Nanjing, Wuhan, Haikou, Urumqi, Fuzhou, Guangzhou,Nanchang,Zhengzhou,Rangtang,Washington, Sydney, Kathmandu, Bangkok and other major cities around the globe. The performance of each office ranks forefront in the local market.
By virtue of unremitting investment in talent cultivation, Tahota has established a scientific and comprehensive training mechanism, and maintained an open and inclusive attitude towards the talents. At present, Tahota has more than 3000 practitioners and more than 4000 employees, ranking the first array of China’s law society. Moreover, Tahota has become one of the top 100 big law firms around the globe. Most practitioners of Tahota graduated from reputable law schools with nearly 100 of them holding the PhD degree. Numerous members of our team have comprehensive educational background and are qualified to practice law multilingually across borders.
With a global network and exceptional talent pool, Tahota integrates its development with China’s new “dual circulation” system and the global “Post-Epidemic Era” transformation. Tahota has provided long-term legal services for more than 10,000 domestic and overseas clients in dozens of industries covering finance, real estate, aviation, high-end manufacturing, environmental protection, energy, medicine, commerce, tourism and culture, etc. Our legal products encompass the field of real estate, capital market, investment, financing, M&A, restructuring and government legal advisors, etc. Embracing the era of the digital economy, Tahota is also expanding into emerging fields throughout Internet, artificial intelligence, block chain, pharmaceutical, healthcare and studio entertainment.
Based on the systematic management, refined specialization and efficient cooperation, Tahota is competent to confront the opportunities and challenges of the new era with our clients. Tahota have presented numerous sophisticated legal service products and we are in the process of building more than ten cross-regional “legal service centers”. Empowering legal services with cutting-edge technology, the intelligent office and administrative support system has made efficient inter-team, cross-provincial and even cross-country coordination and close collaboration the norm of Tahota. We has set up a special business research department as the knowledge management center coordinating the whole firm, and along with the enrichment of our clients, we also have the Law School’s continuous support for our service field extension and service expertise enhancement.
In 2005, Tahota was awarded “National Outstanding Law Firm”. Over the past two decades, we has also been recognized by Chambers, Asia Legal Business (ALB), The Legal 500, China Business Law Journal, Asialaw Profiles, IFLR 1000, LEGAL BAND and other international rating agencies, and has been listed in authoritative professional rankings for numerous times.
The year of 2021 is not only the crucial year of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan, but also the key year of Tahota’s 2th Five-Year Strategy. In the next five years, we will strive to become a law firm with efficient cross-domain collaboration, multi-core business leadership and in-depth client service. Our “Law&Industry One-Stop International Service Center” is already under construction.
With a professional network throughout China and the world, we are imperturbable without arrogance, harmonious with diversity. In the near future, Tahota will build a more comprehensive, connected and professional global service network, further participate in the process of China’s rule of law from the perspective of lawyers, and actively engage in the global economy and development evolution with the strength of multi-industry integration.
AllBright Law Offices was founded in 1999 as a full-service law firm committed to providing the highest levels of quality advice to clients.
Based in Shanghai, AllBright has grown, innovated and provided unmatched service throughout a period of continuous economic and political change across China. Our focus on providing excellent advice and support to our clients has led to rapid expansion and we have established branch offices in 21 cities on the Chinese mainland (Hangzhou, Beijing, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taiyuan, Qingdao, Tianjin, Xiamen, Jinan, Hefei, Zhengzhou, Fuzhou, Nanchang, Xi’an, Guangzhou, Changchun, Wuhan and Urumqi) as well as in Hong Kong, London (UK) and Seattle (USA). In addition, as a result of our increased international presence we have also established an association with the Hong Kong law firm Stevenson, Wong & Co. and a strategic partnership with the Bird & Bird LLP.
AllBright carries on the proud cosmopolitan culture of Shanghai and constantly seeks to bring together established legal professionals and outstanding young talent. In 2018, our team included nearly 2,300 lawyers, which grew to more than 2,800 in 2019, and now stands at over 3,100. This growth is a reflection of the importance we place on driving innovation, creating value for our clients and providing a global service for our clients.
At AllBright, we never stop upgrading and improving our professional legal services, while continuing to optimize our practice area layout. Currently, AllBright has ten major professional committees: Securities and Capital Markets, Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, International Trade, Cross-Border Investment, Real Estate and Construction, Intellectual Property, Maritime Affairs,Bankruptcy Liquidation and reorganization, Litigation and Arbitration, Criminal and Tax Law. Each committee continually arranges speakers to address their members, informs members of key global conferences and encourages members to interact with partner firms and companies around the world. In doing so, we aim to achieve the highest levels of professional development within the firm.
With 100 partners and over 300 lawyers, AllBright Law Offices’ litigation and arbitration practice is well regarded for its handling of commercial disputes. The firm frequently advises on matters involving the real estate, mining and metals, and financial services sectors, and is regularly instructed by both multinational companies and major domestic enterprises. Building on a strong track record in litigation, the firm is also expanding its presence in the international arbitration arena.
Rui Guo is a key partner, serving as lead counsel in most matters relating to banking and financial services, construction, and real estate. Other notable practitioners in the commercial disputes and international arbitration space include Frank Cao, Wilber Wang, and Leo Wang.
The firm has been active in a series of disputes arising from the failure of an asset management plan—issued by Zhongzhou Xingsheng Asset Management and distributed by Debon Securities and Zhongzhou Futures—to redeem on schedule. The matter involves 176 investors across the country, with total claims amounting to RMB 780 million filed in multiple courts. AllBright is representing Debon Securities and Zhongzhou Futures in litigation focusing on whether financial institutions fulfilled their suitability obligations when marketing and providing high-risk financial products and related services.
AllBright also represents clients in the “Shanshui Cement” equity dispute series. The firm acted for the client in one of the two most high-profile corporate control disputes in China’s capital market—the Shanshui Cement case—securing a decisive victory after six years of litigation.
Headquartered in Shanghai, the firm also has branches in cities including Beijing, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Fuzhou, Xi’an and Chongqing, all of which have been recognized by Benchmark Litigation China.
Notable clients of the firm include Brother Industries, CITIC Securities, Huawei Technologies, and Jiangsu Guojing Holding Group.