HuangTao

Huang Tao, Esq.

Senior Lawyer at Handing United Law Firm

Professional Summary

Huang Tao is a seasoned senior lawyer with over two decades of comprehensive experience in contract law, real estate law, corporate law, and intellectual property law. Specializing in both domestic and international civil and commercial litigation, as well as arbitration, Huang has an outstanding track record in corporate mergers and acquisitions, and public listings. Notable for his involvement in high-profile cases and projects, Huang has served as legal advisor and litigation and arbitration counsel to major corporations and government bodies, demonstrating exceptional legal expertise and strategic thinking.

Education

- Master of Laws (LL.M.), Renmin University of China

- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Hubei University

Legal Experience

- Handing United Law Firm, Beijing (June 2006 - Present)

- Specializes in contract law, real estate law, corporate law, and intellectual property law.

- Notable achievements include the acquisition project for OSRAM by Foshan Lighting, joint venture projects involving Austrian VAE GmbH, German BWG, and China Railway Shanqiao Group, and various high-profile litigation and arbitration cases.

- Served as legal advisor and representative in litigation and arbitration for corporations and government bodies, including Shanghai General Motors Co., Ltd., China National Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd., and China Insurance Regulatory Commission.

- Kangda Law Firm, Beijing (May 2002 - May 2006)

- Engaged in significant litigation and arbitration cases, focusing on corporate law and intellectual property disputes.

- Baoding Law Firm, Beijing (April 1999 - April 2002)

- Gained early professional experience in various areas of law, including company law and contract disputes.

Professional Skills

- Expertise in contract law, real estate law, corporate law, and intellectual property law.

- Proficient in civil and commercial litigation and arbitration, both domestically and internationally.

- Skilled in corporate M&A and IPO-related legal services.

Major Work Achievements

1. Acquisition of Foshan Lighting's state-owned shares by Germany's OSRAM.

2. Participation in joint venture projects between Austrian VAE GmbH, German BWG, and China Railway Shanqiao Group Co., Ltd.

3. Representation in a real estate dispute case for Tiankelong Group Company against the European Business Development Investment Management Center.

4. Arbitration for international sales contracts involving Hong Kong's Weichang Trading Company, Zhejiang Zhongwang Company, and Weida Company.

5. Litigation for China Insurance Regulatory Commission against Huang Jinrong regarding an administrative review decision.

6. Patent infringement dispute representation for Chint Group vs. Schneider Electric (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.

7. Trademark infringement and unfair competition case for Chint Electric vs. Shenyang Chint Electrical Cable Co., Ltd.

8. Maritime cargo insurance contract dispute representation for Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Co. of China vs. Minmetals (Nanjing) International Trading Co., Ltd.

9. Entrusted investment contract dispute representation for Huaxin Securities Co., Ltd.

10. Product quality dispute group litigation for Tianjin Automobile Group Company.

Community Involvement

- Legal advisor and litigation/arbitration counsel for Shanghai General Motors Co., Ltd., China National Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd., China Building Material Technology & Equipment Co., Ltd., Huaxia Bank Co., Ltd., Huaxin Securities Limited Liability Company, and the China Insurance Regulatory Commission.