First in China, Fluent in Global — Baker McKenzie FenXun Marks 10th Anniversary with Grand Celebration in Shanghai

Baker McKenzie FenXun (FTZ) Joint Operation Office ("Baker McKenzie FenXun" or "Joint Operation") celebrated its 10th anniversary with a grand ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong. Over a hundred distinguished guests, including corporate clients, alunmi and other key stakeholders, gathered to reflect on the Joint Operation's exceptional journey and explore new opportunities for the future.

The theme of the celebration, "First in China, Fluent in Global," encapsulates the core brand value of the Joint Operation.
Attendees included Milton Cheng, global chair of Baker McKenzie; Allen Ng, managing partner of Baker McKenzie's Hong Kong SAR office; Yingzhe Wang, managing partner of FenXun; Howard Wu, chief representative of Baker McKenzie's Shanghai office; Hang Wang, chief representative of Baker McKenzie's Beijing office; and partners from both firms, all joining to mark this significant milestone.

A Decade of Resilience and Leadership

Milton Cheng, global chair of Baker McKenzie, stated in the welcome speech: "When the Joint Operation was launched in 2015, it was a significant step forward for both firms. We, at Baker McKenzie, are very proud to have taken part in being the first to establish a Joint Operation law firm in the Chinese market. This was a groundbreaking innovation, and a key step in our Firm's long-term strategy for growth in China. We give our deepest thanks to our clients for their trust and partnership over the past decade. Your confidence in us has been the cornerstone of our success."

Yingzhe Wang, managing partner of FenXun Partners, reflected on the original vision: "As a relatively young firm at the time, FenXun was able to become the first local firm to participate in the Sino-foreign joint operation pilot in the Free Trade Zone - thanks to its cross-border expertise, international team and established trust with Baker McKenzie. The Joint Operation was a strategic decision grounded in FenXun's vision of supporting Chinese companies 'going global' and in driving innovation in legal services. We sincerely thank our clients for their trust over the past decade, and we look forward to further strengthening our collaboration with Baker McKenzie to deliver even more efficient and high-quality legal services."

A Bright Future Ahead

The anniversary ceremony was followed by a celebration where guests enjoyed discussions reflecting on shared accomplishments and future opportunities.

Howard Wu, chief representative of Baker McKenzie's Shanghai office, expressed his appreciation to all attendees: "Tonight, we've reflected on our past, celebrated our present, and looked ahead to the future. This evening has truly captured the spirit that defines us: collaboration, resilience and shared ambition. Since Baker McKenzie and FenXun joined hands to establish the Joint Operation, we have remained committed to bridging global excellence with local insight. Today, that vision is not only alive - it's thriving. Here's to the next chapter of the Joint Operation. May it be filled with purpose, partnership and plenty more reasons to celebrate."

The celebration concluded with a group photograph capturing all partners and guests, marking a fitting end to an evening of warmth and inspiration.

About Baker McKenzie FenXun

Established in 2015, Baker McKenzie FenXun is the first Joint Operation Office between an international law firm and a local Chinese law firm. It provides comprehensive legal advice to leading Chinese and multinational companies on both domestic and cross-border issues across the full spectrum of corporate and commercial law, including M&A, capital markets, corporate finance, private equity, funds and derivatives, employment, tax, intellectual property, disputes resolution and litigation, antitrust and competition.

Since its establishment, the Joint Operation has represented clients in many headline transactions, including most recently Chery Automobile in its global offering and Hong Kong listing; Tencent Music in its proposed acquisition of Ximalaya; ArcelorMittal in connection with its USD 2.66 billion joint ventures with China Oriental Group; Chery Automobile in its joint venture with Ebro-EV Motors to produce vehicles in Spain; Sino Biopharmaceutical in its partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim to bring innovative cancer therapies to China; Mondelēz in its acquisition of a significant majority stake in Evirth; Shanghai REFIRE in its Global Offering and Hong Kong IPO; and CapitaLand Investment in its issuance of the first sustainability-linked Panda bond by a Singapore company.