Tax (PRC Firms) | Greater China Region

King & Wood Mallesons houses a market-leading team that counts a raft of high-profile corporations and financial institutions among its client list. The group provides high-quality advice on a broad array of issues including indirect transfer of assets by non-resident enterprises, and tax investigations. The firm has a growing reputation for its offering in contentious matters and frequently acts on tax audits and appeals. It also provides advice to tax authorities on administrative litigation proceedings. The team is adept at advising on tax issues arising from acquisition transactions and IPO matters, and offers expertise in tax policy analysis and regulatory issues.

Zhong Lun Law Firm houses an established tax practice with considerable strength in this sphere, advising on transfer pricing and tax issues associated with high-value investments and restructurings. The team is also adept at handling tax compliance matters. The tax group regularly represents both domestic and international clients, and is experienced in leading cross-border transactions out of its Shanghai and Hong Kong bases. Its clients benefit not only from its deft handling of day-to-day tax advisory and tax planning work, but also from its experience handling contentious tax cases. The practice is additionally well placed to advise high net worth clients on wealth management and succession planning-related tax issues.

JunHe houses a highly regarded team with a well-rounded practice covering both international and local tax regulations and reforms. The team has a strong focus on transactional tax advice, covering reorganisations of domestic enterprises and cross-border operations. The group also provides advice on tax compliance matters. It is experienced in advising corporations from various industries, as well as individual clients, on tax planning issues. Additionally, the team handles contentious issues, including assisting with tax audits and investigations initiated by the tax authorities.

M&T Lawyers houses a specialist team advising on all types of tax matters, such as real estate and land appreciation tax matters. The team is experienced in dealing with tax aspects of corporate, investment and financing transactions. Its clients also seek its advice on contentious tax issues, including tax audits, administrative hearings and disputes with tax authorities.

Dacheng Law Offices' tax team houses specialists who offer expertise in a wide range of tax matters. It ably assists multinationals with tax structuring in connection with corporate restructurings and transactions. The practice is equally well placed to advise on tax audits, tax claims and administrative lawsuits.

Fangda Partners has a compact team of elite lawyers in its tax practice. Thanks to the firm's prominent transactional track record, the tax team is active in tax structuring, tax implications and compliance for cross-border acquisitions and investments. It ably assists international clients with tax issues relating to market entry and employee incentive plans. Additionally, the team swiftly tackles tax inspections and investigations, as well as disputes with authorities.

Han Kun Law Offices makes its ranking debut this year thanks to its growing presence in the field. The team of sophisticated tax experts possesses extensive experience advising on corporate/M&A and multi-jurisdictional restructurings. Han Kun is proficient in fund structuring and equity incentive planning. Private banks and high net worth clients frequently mandate the team on wealth management advisory work.

Yingke Law Firm is notable for its offering on both tax advisory and contentious mandates. The practice has experience advising domestic entities in tax investigations and disputes involving VAT and tax avoidance issues. It is also equipped to handle tax aspects of corporate transactions and restructurings.