HHP Honored in Chambers Greater China Region Guide 2023
Chambers and Partners, the international authoritative legal directory, released the Greater China Region Legal Guide 2023 on 13th January. HHP has maintained the ranking in Band 2 in Corporate/Commercial and has been listed in the TMT: Data Protection & Privacy Ranking for the first time, backed up by positive market appraisals and outstanding market performance. HHP Partner, Yao Rao, has also been recognised as a leading individual in the above two areas, as well as in Corporate/M&A.
Ranked Practice Areas
- Corporate/Commercial
Band 2
- TMT: Data Protection & Privacy
Band 4 (New)
Ranked Individual: Yao RAO
- Corporate/Commercial
Band 2
- TMT: Data Protection & Privacy
Band 3 (New)
- Corporate/M&A
Band 4 (Up)
Corporate/Commercial
Corporate and Commercial has been the core practice area of HHP since its establishment. In the 2023 Guide, HHP has been recommended again as one of the 22 listed PRC law firms in Shanghai.
Chambers Review:
What the team is known for
HHP Attorneys-At-Law is recognised by clients and peers alike for its deep knowledge and expertise in the commercial law arena. The team frequently assists foreign and domestic clients with M&A, finance, greenfield investments, market entry and employment issues in China. It is routinely mandated to provide commercial dispute resolution services, including antitrust filings and labour disputes. HHP Attorneys-At-Law offers additional expertise in cybersecurity. The firm is a member firm of legal network Meritas.
Strengths
"HHP can provide us with effective solutions that take into account both business and compliance demand, and respond to urgent needs in a timely manner."
"The firm's legal knowledge is solid and fast upgraded under the developing legal environment. With that, it always efficiently provide high-quality legal support which meets our business objectives."
Notable practitioners
Yao has a respected practice and experience dealing with a broad range of corporate and commercial issues, including M&A, corporate restructuring and share purchasing.
"He has a clear understanding of our business and is capable of handling complex matters with efficiency, responsiveness and pragmatism."
"He can always keenly realise the commercial needs of clients and will strive to provide practical and workable solutions."
TMT: Data Protection & Privacy
Privacy protection and data compliance is one of the practice areas that HHP has focused on in recent years. HHP provides clients with a full range of data and privacy legal services with its constantly updated knowledge system and continuously enhanced service capabilities. This is the first time that HHP and HHP lawyer have been included in the Chambers Data Protection & Privacy Ranking, where a total of 15 PRC law firms and 31 individuals were recommended this year. HHP and HHP Partner, Yao Rao, have been ranked in Band 4 and Band 3 respectively.
Chambers Review:
What the team is known for
HHP Attorneys-At-Law is a local Shanghai-based law firm which regularly advises corporate clients on data auditing and data protection compliance matters. The firm is a favourite choice of local counsel for foreign companies operating in Shanghai.
Strengths
"HHP lawyers always efficiently provide high-quality legal support which meets our business objectives."
"HHP has very solid legal knowledge and extensive practical experience in respect of data privacy in China."
Notable practitioners
Yao is an accomplished partner who routinely advises corporate clients on data auditing and data protection regulatory compliance matters. He is a favourite choice of counsel for domestic and foreign clients operating in Shanghai.
"He has a clear understanding of our business and is capable of handling complex matters with efficiency, responsiveness and pragmatism."
"He is an expert in the field of data protection and has a very up-to-date knowledge of the practice."
As always, we are most grateful for the long-term support given by all our staff, business associates and our valued clients. In the new year of 2023, we will adhere to our core value of “Teamwork, Quality First” and keep providing our clients with high quality and effective legal services in the changing legal environment.
