Echo Huang
Partner
Shanghai office
Mandarin | English
+86 21 68361233
echo.huang@sgla.com
7/21F, Foxconn Building, No.1366 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong, Shanghai, P.R. China
Lawyer Summary

Ms. Huang received her LL.B. degree and LL.M. degree from East China University of Political Science and Law, as well as a LL.M. degree in corporate law field from New York University School of Law. Ms. Huang has been admitted to practice Chinese law since 2014, and passed the US New York bar exam in 2021. Ms. Huang is also qualified to engage in private equity investment business.

Ms. Huang has rich experience in the area of cross-border merger and acquisition and represented many renowned multinational companies, funds in their equity or asset acquisition, merger or restructuring in China. She provided full-range legal services to clients including structural design, due diligence, drafting of legal documents and communication with PRC government departments. Ms. Huang also advised general corporate matters for many multinational companies.

Education
New York University School of Law LL.M.
East China University of Political Science and Law LL.M.
East China University of Political Science and Law LL.B.
Experience

2021 to date, SGLA Law Firm, Partner

2017-2021, Zhong Lun Law Firm, Associate/Senior Associate

2013-2017, Broad & Bright Shanghai Office, Associate

Case

1. Advised an international logistic company on its privatization deal

2. Represented a global door opening solution firm on its asset acquisition of a PRC lock company in Zhejiang

3. Advised a world leading automobile spare parts supplier on its acquisition of a Chongqing local spare parts manufacturer

4. Advised a Finland steel company on its spin-off of a joint venture company in Shanghai

5. Advised an automobile cabin solution firm on its business restructure with its PRC partner and acquisition of automotive electronics business

6. Advised a world-renowned hamburger chain brand on its business restructure

7. Advised a listing paper and packaging company on its business restructure

8. Advised a famous Thai restaurant focused company on its business restructure

9. Represented a Russian based company on its sale of a plant to a PRC company in China

10. Advised a Singapore real estate developer on its acquisition of a PRC real estate company in Guangdong

11. Advised a world-renowned cooking appliances company on its asset acquisition of local cooking appliances manufacturer in China

12. Advised a world leading biotechnology laboratory on establishment of a joint venture in Beijing

13. Advised a state-owned bank on establishment of a joint venture company with its China partner

14. Advised a Canada resources company on establishment of representative office in Shanghai

15. Advised an USA semiconductor manufacturer on establishment of branches in different cities in China

16. Advised an USA based medical device company on establishment of regional headquarter in Shanghai

17. Advised an USA based cabin solution firm on establishment of joint-venture investment enterprise in Shanghai with its Chinese partner

18. Advised an USA based software company on establishment of a technical consulting WFOE in Shanghai

19. Advised a world-renowned financial company on establishment of a WFOE focusing on translation business

20. Represented a well-known PE fund on its investment in two TMT industry companies (Series A)

21. Represented a well-known PE fund in its investment in one study software company (Series A)

22. Represented a well-known PE fund in its investment in a bio-pharmaceutical company (Series A and B)

23. Advised a well-known PE fund on its private equity investment business

24. Advised a PE fund on its registration as qualified PE manager and its private equity investment business

25. Advised a bank subsidiary on its registration as qualified PE manager and its private equity investment business

26. Represented a Shenzhen based company focusing on mobile payment in its Series B and Series C financing

Articles

1. Member of editorial board of the book <HR Legal Counsel>, published by Law Press China

2. Co-writer of professional article “A Brief Analysis on Practical Risks Faced by Non-financing Guarantees in Cross-border M&A Transactions”

3. Co-writer of professional article “A Brief Introduction on License and Certificate Commonly Required by Health Food Operators with A Perspective from M&A Transactions”

4. Co-writer of professional article “Six Things You Need to Know About Labor Due Diligence in a M&A Transaction”

5. Co-writer of professional article “Different Approaches in Dealing with Labor and Employment Matter in Equity Deal and Asset Deal”

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Echo Huang
Partner
Shanghai office
Mandarin | English
Labor & Employment
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Corporate & Commerce
+86 21 68361233
echo.huang@sgla.com
7/21F, Foxconn Building, No.1366 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong, Shanghai, P.R. China
Lawyer Summary

Ms. Huang received her LL.B. degree and LL.M. degree from East China University of Political Science and Law, as well as a LL.M. degree in corporate law field from New York University School of Law. Ms. Huang has been admitted to practice Chinese law since 2014, and passed the US New York bar exam in 2021. Ms. Huang is also qualified to engage in private equity investment business.

Ms. Huang has rich experience in the area of cross-border merger and acquisition and represented many renowned multinational companies, funds in their equity or asset acquisition, merger or restructuring in China. She provided full-range legal services to clients including structural design, due diligence, drafting of legal documents and communication with PRC government departments. Ms. Huang also advised general corporate matters for many multinational companies.

Education

New York University School of Law LL.M.

East China University of Political Science and Law LL.M.

East China University of Political Science and Law LL.B.

Experience

2021 to date, SGLA Law Firm, Partner

2017-2021, Zhong Lun Law Firm, Associate/Senior Associate

2013-2017, Broad & Bright Shanghai Office, Associate

Case

1. Advised an international logistic company on its privatization deal

2. Represented a global door opening solution firm on its asset acquisition of a PRC lock company in Zhejiang

3. Advised a world leading automobile spare parts supplier on its acquisition of a Chongqing local spare parts manufacturer

4. Advised a Finland steel company on its spin-off of a joint venture company in Shanghai

5. Advised an automobile cabin solution firm on its business restructure with its PRC partner and acquisition of automotive electronics business

6. Advised a world-renowned hamburger chain brand on its business restructure

7. Advised a listing paper and packaging company on its business restructure

8. Advised a famous Thai restaurant focused company on its business restructure

9. Represented a Russian based company on its sale of a plant to a PRC company in China

10. Advised a Singapore real estate developer on its acquisition of a PRC real estate company in Guangdong

11. Advised a world-renowned cooking appliances company on its asset acquisition of local cooking appliances manufacturer in China

12. Advised a world leading biotechnology laboratory on establishment of a joint venture in Beijing

13. Advised a state-owned bank on establishment of a joint venture company with its China partner

14. Advised a Canada resources company on establishment of representative office in Shanghai

15. Advised an USA semiconductor manufacturer on establishment of branches in different cities in China

16. Advised an USA based medical device company on establishment of regional headquarter in Shanghai

17. Advised an USA based cabin solution firm on establishment of joint-venture investment enterprise in Shanghai with its Chinese partner

18. Advised an USA based software company on establishment of a technical consulting WFOE in Shanghai

19. Advised a world-renowned financial company on establishment of a WFOE focusing on translation business

20. Represented a well-known PE fund on its investment in two TMT industry companies (Series A)

21. Represented a well-known PE fund in its investment in one study software company (Series A)

22. Represented a well-known PE fund in its investment in a bio-pharmaceutical company (Series A and B)

23. Advised a well-known PE fund on its private equity investment business

24. Advised a PE fund on its registration as qualified PE manager and its private equity investment business

25. Advised a bank subsidiary on its registration as qualified PE manager and its private equity investment business

26. Represented a Shenzhen based company focusing on mobile payment in its Series B and Series C financing

Articles

1. Member of editorial board of the book


, published by Law Press China

2. Co-writer of professional article “A Brief Analysis on Practical Risks Faced by Non-financing Guarantees in Cross-border M&A Transactions”

3. Co-writer of professional article “A Brief Introduction on License and Certificate Commonly Required by Health Food Operators with A Perspective from M&A Transactions”

4. Co-writer of professional article “Six Things You Need to Know About Labor Due Diligence in a M&A Transaction”

5. Co-writer of professional article “Different Approaches in Dealing with Labor and Employment Matter in Equity Deal and Asset Deal”