Practice areas

Capital Markets; M&A

Introduction

Liu Zhenguo is a managing partner of DeHeng Law Offices, the director of the firm’s Shenzhen office and director of DeHeng Charity Foundation. Liu is now a deputy to the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Congress, a member of the legal affairs committee of the Standing Committee of the Shenzhen People’s Congress, member of the 7th executive council of the Shenzhen Law Society and was recognised as a Guangdong outstanding lawyer, elite talent in Luohu District, Shenzhen.

Liu previously worked in law at various institutions and companies including the Shenzhen Taxation Bureau and Guoxin Securities, with both an academic and working background. Liu has been highly recommended several times in the corporate and commercial, capital markets, equity and M&A areas by well-known legal rating agencies including China Business Law Journal, Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide, IFLR1000 Guide, ALB, Legalband and The Legal 500.

Liu acted as counsel for important M&A deals including but not limited to Ping An Insurance (Group) investing in Shenzhen Development Bank, and China Resources Group’s purchase and restructuring of China Huayuan Group, Huayuan Pharmaceuticals, Shanghai Pharmaceuticals, and Double-Crane Pharmaceuticals. Liu’s team also participated in significant IPOs, acting as PRC legal adviser to the companies, including Smoore International Holdings’ listing on Hong Kong’s main board; the spin-off in Hong Kong of Country Garden Services from Country Garden; and that of Poly Property Development from Poly Development Holdings Group, and their listing, also on Hong Kong’s main board.

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