Zhang Baisha

Introduction

Zhang Baisha is a distinguished practitioner with nearly three decades of professional experience. He has consistently focused on the areas of antitrust and competition, litigation and arbitration, as well as investment, M&A and corporate governance. Zhang is also widely recognised for his exceptional law firm management skills.

In the field of antitrust and competition, Zhang has dedicated nearly 20 years of deep expertise. He is not only a witness to the development of this practice area in China but also an active promoter and leader, consistently operating at the forefront of legal practice. He has been deeply involved in and led numerous significant, complex antitrust projects with far-reaching impact both domestically and internationally. These matters often involve intricate legal definitions, substantial market scales and cross-jurisdictional co-ordination. His exceptional market performance is evidenced by his consistent, top-tier recognition in leading global legal directories such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Asialaw Profiles and Who’s Who Legal, where he is repeatedly ranked in Band 1 or receives special recommendations.

Regarding litigation and arbitration, Zhang has an impressive track record of successfully representing clients in landmark cases before the Supreme People’s Court of China and various High People’s Courts. These cases often involve complex legal relationships and have outcomes that set important precedents for their respective industries. Concurrently, his prowess in arbitration is equally formidable. He has frequently represented clients in major arbitration cases before prestigious institutions such as the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission and the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, handling high-stakes disputes involving substantial amounts and complex cross-border legal issues, thereby demonstrating his superior capability in managing sophisticated international disputes.

In investment, M&A and corporate governance, Zhang’s diverse clientele spans numerous key sectors, including high-tech, biopharmaceuticals, internet, chemicals, energy, fast-moving consumer goods and home appliances. He possesses particular skill in navigating large-scale, complex domestic and international transactions that involve multiple stakeholders. His strength lies in his ability to accurately identify core legal and commercial risks, design innovative yet practical transaction structures and provide comprehensive, strategic legal support throughout the entire project lifecycle.

In recognition of his outstanding achievements in law firm management and legal business insights, particularly during his tenure as the managing partner of Zhong Lun Law Firm (Guangzhou office), as well as his significant contributions to the legal industry over the years, Zhang was awarded the “Managing Partner of the Year: South China and Central China – Non Local” by Asian Legal Business and the “Outstanding Managing Partner of Zhong Lun Law Firm (Guangzhou office)” by Zhong Lun Law Firm.