Frank Cheng Partner
Shanghai, Hangzhou
- Practice: Capital Markets, China Outbound Investment, Investments and M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Corporate and Commercial Law
- Languages: Mandarin, English
- Tel: （86-571）8992 6515
- Email: cheng.ziyi@jingtian.com
- Practice: Corporate and Commercial Law, China Outbound Investment, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Capital Markets, Investments and M&A
- Languages: Mandarin, English
- Tel: （86-571）8992 6515
- Email: cheng.ziyi@jingtian.com
Cheng Ziyi graduated from the University of Bristol (UK) and Fordham University (USA), holding a Master of Science in Economics, Finance, and Management and an LLM in Banking, Corporate and Finance Law. He serves clients across industries including cross-border e-commerce, advanced materials, automotive, telecommunications, intelligent manufacturing, consumer goods, semiconductors, and biopharmaceuticals. Prior to joining Jingtian & Gongcheng, he practiced at a leading domestic law firm for multiple years.
Key Practice Areas
Mr. Cheng focuses on non-litigation legal services such as IPO, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity funds, and cross-border business.
Capital Markets
He has advised numerous state-owned enterprises and large private companies on initial public offerings (IPOs) and refinancing in both domestic and international markets. Representing listed companies, he has handled equity investments and acquisitions, providing comprehensive legal support encompassing due diligence, feasibility analysis, transaction structuring, negotiations, document drafting/review, and risk assessment.
Private Equity Funds
Mr. Cheng has participated in the establishment, fundraising, investment, management, and exit of multiple private equity funds for renowned investment institutions. His experience includes advising on fund manager registration, material changes, fund formation, and investments, covering legal due diligence, structural design, negotiations, and contract drafting. He also provides post-investment management, liquidation, and exit-related legal services.
Cross-Border Business
For large private enterprises, he has delivered foreign-related legal services for overseas factory construction, joint ventures, cross-border M&A, and financing. This includes assistance with Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) filings, overseas structuring, and transaction design.
Qualifications
Mr. Cheng obtained his PRC Bar qualification in 2015 and is fluent in Mandarin and English.
