JunHe, founded in Beijing in 1989, is one of the first private partnership law firms in China. Since its establishment, JunHe has grown to be a large and recognized Chinese law firm. The firm has fourteen offices around the world and a team comprised of more than a thousand professionals.

Our solid foundation is laid upon delivering premier legal services

JunHe is committed to providing top-tier legal services in commercial transactions and litigation. Our firm is well known for being a pioneer, an innovator and a leader in the reestablishment and development of the modern legal profession in China.

Just as each industry requires specialized knowledge, our attorneys are organized in multidisciplinary practice groups so that they are equipped with deep expertise in market-tailored legal fields and industry sectors. To meet the specific requirements of each client and project, we form project teams across different practice groups to combine the strengths of lawyers with the requisite skills to offer bespoke legal advice. By consistently providing exceptional representation, we have earned our reputation for excellence.

Our network growth is achieved through prudence and independence

JunHe adheres to the goals of independent development and strategic expansion. In addition to our head office in Beijing, the firm operates offices throughout China in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Xi‘an, Qingdao, Dalian and Haikou. Through our network of offices based in China’s political, economic and financial centers as well as in the economic zones along the east and the south coasts, we serve our clients across the country.

In tandem with our domestic clients’ investments abroad, the firm opened fully licensed offices in Hong Kong and New York, two international commercial centers, as well as in the high-tech meccas of Silicon Valley and Seattle. By doing so, leaders in finance and technology have access to our cutting-edge representation in China and abroad.

Adhering to the principle of client-centered services, we are a true and genuine partnership law firm, with our domestic and overseas offices placed under common management and resources pooled and deployed in an integrated manner.

Our relentless power is sourced from attracting talented lawyers worldwide

At JunHe we are keenly aware that our core competitiveness lies in the strength of our collective intelligence. Our attorneys are primarily recruited from the top law schools and law firms in the world and some have in their previous careers served as government officials, judges, accountants, tax analysts and scientists.

While most of our lawyers are licensed in China, many are qualified to practice law in multiple jurisdictions, such as the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. Our attorneys are multilingual, with fluency in Chinese as well as English, German, Japanese and several other languages.

In addition to advising clients at JunHe, our lawyers often concurrently hold distinguished posts in international organizations, government agencies, trade associations and arbitration tribunals. They also devote their expertise to contributing to Chinese lawmaking, writing legal publications, organizing academic research and seminars, and teaching as guest professors.

Our competitive edge is maintained through constant innovation

From the beginning, our firm has grown by virtue of innovation. At the forefront of great movements, JunHe continues to forge ahead of our peers and continuously innovate, whether by advising on unprecedented foreign investment projects during the initial period of China’s Reform and Open Campaign, on major transactions during the State-owned Enterprise Reform in the 1990s, on comprehensive debt and equity operations incorporating onshore and offshore capital markets in the new century, or on the continuous development of novel services and products in the Internet era.

JunHe is credited with many “firsts” in the Chinese market. Growing with our clients, we have not only been honored with high praise, but have also achieved a leading position in the Chinese legal industry.

Our global strategy is devoted to collaborating with our peers

In the context of globalization, we augment our strengths by collaborating with leading law firms in other jurisdictions. By building such alliances, we overcome cultural differences and knowledge gaps. In turn, our clients benefit from a combination of rich local experience, smooth communications, a full spectrum of practice, global coordination and seamless representation in cross-border transactions.

Due to our outstanding client service and excellent reputation, we are the only Chinese law firm to be accepted for membership in Lex Mundi and Multilaw, two leading associations of independent law firms around the world. We have also established “best friend” relationships with many other preeminent local law firms. Through such alliances, we are able to extend our premier legal services efficiently and consistently to every corner of the globe.

Why work with us

JunHe is one of China's leading full-service law firms, recognized for its professionalism, international perspective, and commitment to excellence. For over 30 years, we have provided legal services of the highest quality to clients in China and across the globe, including a growing number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) and family offices. Our deep roots in both Mainland China and Hong Kong, combined with our integrated cross-border practice, make us a trusted legal partner for family offices seeking to navigate complex legal, regulatory, and investment landscapes in Asia and beyond.

Unmatched China Expertise with a Global Vision

As one of the first private law partnerships in China, JunHe has a long-standing reputation for legal innovation, deep industry knowledge, and a forward-looking approach. We maintain offices in key Chinese cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, etc.), as well as in major global financial centers including Hong Kong and New York. Our Hong Kong office, in particular, serves as a vital bridge between Chinese UHNWIs and international markets, offering seamless cross-jurisdictional advice tailored to the evolving needs of family offices.

Our clients choose us because of our in-depth understanding of Chinese legal, tax, and regulatory frameworks and our ability to combine this knowledge with international best practices. This dual strength is critical for family offices dealing with outbound investments, trust structuring, estate planning, intergenerational wealth transfer, and philanthropic initiatives that span multiple jurisdictions.

Comprehensive Legal Support Across the Family Office Lifecycle

We provide a full suite of legal services that support every stage of a family office’s lifecycle:

• Structuring and Establishment: We advise on the optimal structure for setting up family offices, taking into account legal, tax, regulatory, and governance considerations. Our team has extensive experience establishing single-family offices and advising on participation in Hong Kong’s family office incentive schemes.
• Trust and Wealth Planning: Our lawyers are highly experienced in designing and establishing bespoke trust and private wealth structures under Hong Kong, PRC, and offshore jurisdictions (e.g., Cayman Islands, BVI, Jersey). We also work closely with corporate trustees and family members to ensure asset protection, governance, and succession planning are aligned with the family’s long-term goals.
• Investment Support: We regularly assist family offices in their investment activities across asset classes, including private equity, real estate, venture capital, and listed securities. Our integrated transactional teams provide support in fund participation, co-investments, direct deals, and joint ventures, while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Philanthropy and ESG Advisory: We support families in structuring charitable vehicles and advising on impact investments, ESG considerations, and long-term legacy planning, reflecting both commercial and personal values.
• Dispute Prevention and Resolution: Our dispute resolution team has an excellent track record in resolving family disputes, fiduciary litigation, and cross-border asset recovery matters in a confidential and sensitive manner.

Deep Regulatory Insight and Strategic Advisory Capabilities

Our clients benefit from our longstanding engagement with regulators and our thorough knowledge of Hong Kong’s legal environment, including its evolving regulatory frameworks for wealth management, trust services, and family offices. We are familiar with the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) requirements, the Companies Registry, the Inland Revenue Department, and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s latest initiatives, including the family office tax concession regime.

Moreover, our team regularly advises financial institutions, trustees, licensed asset managers, and virtual asset service providers, giving us an edge in advising family offices that engage in more sophisticated investment strategies or seek exposure to emerging asset classes such as digital assets and alternative investments.

Client-Centered, Relationship-Driven Approach

At JunHe, we pride ourselves on our ability to build long-term relationships based on trust, discretion, and a deep understanding of our clients’ evolving needs. Our approach is highly personalized — we listen carefully to each family’s objectives and craft bespoke legal solutions that reflect their unique circumstances, cultural values, and legacy aspirations.

Our family office clients particularly value our ability to bridge cultural and legal gaps, our multidisciplinary expertise, and our unwavering commitment to confidentiality and quality.

Conclusion

Choosing the right legal partner is critical to the long-term success of a family office. With JunHe, clients gain more than just legal counsel — they gain a strategic partner with deep local roots, global reach, and a clear understanding of the legal complexities and opportunities unique to family offices in Hong Kong and Greater China.