Lukas YAN

Representative Matters

• Dispute Resolution (construction engineering, real estate, and equity disputes)
• Represented John Finlay Group in 11 construction dispute cases against Jinneng Holding Coal Group and its subsidiaries (Shanxi High People’s Court, Datong Intermediate Court); starters Acted for China MCC20 Group Corp., Ltd. in a construction contract dispute with Shanghai New Epoch Education Management Co., Ltd. (Supreme People’s Court, Zhejiang High People’s Court);
• Represented Wuxi Chuanyun IoT Technology Co., Ltd. (affiliate of Cainiao Group) in an arbitration against China Nuclear Industry Huaxing Construction Co., Ltd. (CIETAC Beijing);
• Advised CGV Group on arbitration concerning cinema construction and leasing disputes for Zhuzhou, Qiqihar, and Jiaxing projects (CIETAC Shanghai);
• Represented Shanghai Meigao Investment Group Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Jinjie Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. in equity transfer disputes against Shanghai Shangtou Industrial Investment Holding Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Fudan Communication Co., Ltd. (Shanghai No.1 Intermediate People’s Court);
• Represented Guangdong Minghui Equity Investment Enterprise (Limited Partnership) in equity repurchase arbitration enforcement disputes against Shanghai Mintai Hydraulic Co., Ltd. et al. (Shanghai No.1 Intermediate People’s Court);
• Represented clients in Putian Youtong Securities Misrepresentation Case (selected among "Top 10 Financial Commercial Cases of Shanghai Courts 2020" and "100 Exemplary Cases of Shanghai Courts 2020" by Shanghai Financial Court).

• Capital Markets & Investment
• Advised leading enterprises in new energy, pharmaceuticals, automotive manufacturing, non-ferrous metals, and environmental governance on A-share/H-share offerings;
• Represented listed companies in new energy, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, non-ferrous metals, communications, and environmental governance sectors for acquisitions/investments in upstream/downstream industrial chain companies;
• Assisted semiconductor, medical device, and electronic equipment companies in securing investments from Tencent, Fortune Capital, Legend Capital, BlueRun Ventures, Shanghai S&T Venture, Xiaomi Ventures, etc.;
• Advised Lingang New Area Fund Management Co./Lingang New Area Fund on investments in TCL XX Tech, XX Semiconductor, Yuanneng Fund, Yanyuan Fund, Peiyuan Electronics Project, Shanghai State-Owned Parent Fund, etc.;
• Led multiple Germany-related projects, including assisting an Oriental Pearl subsidiary in acquiring KLEO GmbH (Germany), advising Dräger Medical Deutschland GmbH on medical equipment collaborations, and facilitating cooperation negotiations with German brand FRAU HOLLE;
• Executed restructuring projects for Bell Machinery, Yuanguang Optoelectronics, Hanyong Technology, Zhongjiang IoT, Ingeniotech, Deli Environmental Protection, Nice Bio, and Haitai Real Estate.

Education Background

• Master, Nanjing University (2015)
• LL.M., University of Göttingen, Germany (2014)
• Bachelor, Nanjing Normal University (2011)

Professional Qualifications

• Bar admission in People’s Republic of China

Social Positions

• Part-time Associate Researcher, Macau International Arbitration Association
• Arbitrator, Beihai International Arbitration Court
• Data Compliance Officer, Shanghai Data Commerce Association

Professional Background

• Dual expertise in Chinese and German law

Recognitions and Affiliations

• Certified Real Estate & Construction Lawyer, Shanghai Bar Association
• Outstanding Lecturer, DeHeng Elite Young Lawyers Lecturing Group