“Rich knowledge and expertise in advising on foreign direct investment, corporate restructuring, joint venture establishment and liquidation. A popular choice for small and mid-sized foreign companies with regard to their investment and operation in China.” Distinguished practitioners Maarten Roos and Robin Tabbers were recognized as key foreign legal councilors of the practice.
“Well equipped to advise on a wide range of issues incorporating foreign direct investment, corporate restructuring, joint venture establishment and liquidation. Standout expertise in the media and retail sectors, assisting international companies with their investments and operations in China. ”
Clients noting: “We expect to get service in a timely manner and they deliver that.”
“They have a practical approach, very open-minded in coming up with ideas.”
"I personally appreciate they’re walking the extra mile and that you get straightforward answers instead of ‘it depends’”.
2021 – APAC – Corporate / Commercial
2020 – APAC – Corporate / Commercial
2019 – APAC – Corporate / Commercial
2018 – APAC – Corporate / Commercial
2017 – APAC – Corporate / Commercial
2016 – APAC – Corporate / Commercial
2015 – APAC – Corporate / Commercial
2014 – APAC – Corporate / Commercial
2013 – APAC – Corporate / Commercial
“R&P China Lawyers is described as ‘outstanding when compared with more established and branded firms’; it ‘always provides a prompt and informed answer on any topic’ and has ‘deep insights into the market, and good local knowledge’.”
‘The lawyers at R&P are very knowledgeable in many different areas of the law in China, they communicate clearly with clients and understand their challenges.’
‘R&P lawyers represent a good balance between local and overseas lawyers and advisors. This puts them in a unique position of being able to accurately translate the needs and concerns of overseas companies to local applicable laws, regulations and practices. This is something that is particularly important in a country like China, where the concept of law often differs significantly from overseas.’
‘From the top directorship down, the consistent professionalism and knowledge across the R&P teams are outstanding! The coordination between the team members and their specialist fields on joint projects provides a very efficient practice.’
2021 – Labour and Employment
2020 – Labour and Employment
2018 – Labour and Employment
2011 – 2017 Corporate and M&A
Maarten Roos (Market-Leading Lawyer)
2019 – Corporate and M&A; Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property
2018 – Corporate and M&A; Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property
2017 – Corporate and M&A; Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property
2016 – Corporate and M&A; Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property
2015 – Corporate and M&A; Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property
2014 – Corporate and M&A; Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property
2013 – Dispute Resolution; Corporate Governance
2012 – Corporate and M&A; Dispute Resolution; Corporate Governance
2011 – Corporate and M&A; Dispute Resolution
2009 – Corporate and M&A; Dispute Resolution
2008 – Corporate and M&A; Dispute Resolution
Chen Yun (Market-Leading Lawyer)
2020 – Notable practitioner, Corporate and M&A
2019 – Leading Lawyer, Corporate and M&A
2018 – Leading Lawyer, Corporate and M&A
2017 – Leading Lawyer, Corporate and M&A
2016 – Leading Lawyer, Corporate and M&A
2015 – Leading Lawyer, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution
2014 – Leading Lawyer, Corporate and M&A
Robin Tabbers (Market-Leading Lawyer)
2019 – Corporate and M&A; Labour and Employment
2018 – Corporate and M&A; Labour and Employment
2017 – Corporate and M&A; Labour and Employment
2016 – Corporate and M&A
2015 – Corporate and M&A
2014 – Corporate and M&A
Kathleen Cao (Market-Leading Lawyer)
2020 – Notable practitioner, Corporate and M&A
2019 – Leading Lawyer, Corporate and M&A
2018 – Leading Lawyer, Corporate and M&A
2017 – Leading Lawyer, Corporate and M&A
2016 – Leading Lawyer, Corporate and M&A
Victoria Lei
2020 – Notable practitioner, Banking and finance
2019 – Leading Lawyer, Banking and Finance
2018 – Leading Lawyer, Banking and Finance
2017 – Rising Stars, Corporate and M&A
2017 – Rising Stars, Labour & Employment
2016 – Leading Lawyer, Corporate and M&A
Asialaw Profiles: This firm focuses “on advising mid-sized foreign companies that have investments or other interests in China”, and on representing “European and American companies with business activities across China.”
2020 – Corporate / M&A, Labour & Employment, Consumer Goods and Services, Industrials and Manufacturing, Regulatory
2019 – Corporate / M&A, Labour & Employment, Consumer Goods and Services, Industrials and Manufacturing, Regulatory
2018 – Corporate / M&A; Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property
2017 – Corporate / M&A; Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property
2016 – Corporate / M&A; Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property
2015 – Corporate / M&A; Dispute Resolution
2014 – Corporate / M&A
2013 – Corporate / M&A
2012 – Corporate / M&A; Dispute Resolution
2011 – Corporate / M&A; Labour & Employment
R&P China Lawyers is a foreign-oriented PRC-licensed law firm that was established in 2010. The firm’s core focus is in inbound corporate and M&A, as it often advises its foreign clients on China market entry, establishing joint ventures and project development.
The firm has a strong focus on retail and real estate related retail mandates. Over the research period, it acted in corporate mandates in the retail, healthcare, pharma and food and beverage sectors.
“Oustanding!” – M&A
“R&P provides great value for the rates it charges. The firm is very good at providing direct feedback in a timely manner with concise instructions optimised for making decisions on how to best do business in China." – Project development
"R&P China Lawyers is very approachable, hands-on and provides very practical and useful advice. It has exceptional market knowledge and is good value for money." – Project development
“Quick replies; efficient; combines in depth local knowledge with a hands on attitude; not afraid to take a position; good understanding of local culture; solid legal quality.”
“[R&P] has a great network, is practical, hands on, and understands Western and Chinese values while being efficient and reliable.”
Mergers and Acquisitions
2020 – M&A
2018 – M&A
2017 – M&A
2014 – M&A
2013 – M&A
2012 – M&A
Others
2018 – Project Development
2018 – Financial & Corporate
Employer of Choice
2012 – Employer of Choice Award
Maarten Roos
2018 – M&A Lawyer of the Year in China
2018 Awards
2018 – Top 3 Law Firm in China for German Business
Excellent firm serving Expo 2010
2010 – Excellent firm serving Expo 2010