Xu Jianjun is a preeminent capital markets lawyer with over two decades of experience in cross-border transactions and regulatory advisory. A graduate of Peking University (LL.B., LL.M.) and Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (EMBA), he has further honed his expertise through executive programs at the University of Hong Kong, CKGSB, and Wharton School. Recognized as a "National Outstanding Lawyer" by China’s Ministry of Justice in 2021, Xu has cemented his reputation as a trusted authority in complex financial transactions and governance matters.

As the lead partner of DeHeng Law Offices’ capital markets practice since 2010, Xu has directed over 100 landmark equity and debt offerings across A-shares, H-shares, red-chip structures, and U.S. listings. His work includes pioneering deals that reshaped China’s capital markets, such as the first red-chip IPO under Shanghai’s STAR Market regulations and innovative cross-border M&A transactions bridging U.S. and Asian regulatory frameworks. Under his leadership, DeHeng has emerged as a dominant force in China’s capital markets legal services, consistently ranked among the top firms by Chambers Asia-Pacific and IFLR1000.

Professional Accolades
Xu’s practice has earned sustained recognition across major legal directories:

Chambers Asia-Pacific/Global: Ranked lawyer for Capital Markets (2020–2023 editions)

IFLR1000: "Leading Lawyer" (2021–2023) and "Top Practitioner" in China

LEGALBAND: "Client Choice: Top 15 Capital Markets All-Rounders" (2020), "Top 15 Deal Lawyers" (2021), "Top 15 Capital Markets Lawyers" (2023)

Asia Legal Business (ALB): "China Top 15 Capital Markets Lawyers" (2022)

Shanghai Business Review: "Deal of the Year" (2020)

Regulatory & Governance Leadership
Xu actively shapes China’s financial regulatory landscape through key appointments:

Vice President, Beijing Lawyers Association

Expert Member, National Third-Party Supervision & Evaluation Mechanism for Corporate Compliance Reform

Inaugural Special Supervisor, Beijing Financial Court

Former Member: CSRC M&A Review Committee (6th Term), Shenzhen Stock Exchange Growth Enterprise Market Listing Committee

His advisory roles extend to critical industry bodies including the National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors (NAFMII) and China Listed Companies Association M&A Committee.

Corporate Stewardship
Leveraging deep operational insights, Xu serves as independent director/external supervisor for leading institutions such as CNPC Capital, Ant Group, CITIC Agricultural Group, and Huatai United Securities. He further contributes to legal education as a Peking University Law School adjunct professor mentoring future practitioners.

Practice Philosophy
Combining technical mastery with strategic vision, Xu specializes in navigating multilayered compliance requirements for cross-border listings, hybrid securities structures, and state-owned enterprise reforms. His solutions balance commercial pragmatism with evolving regulatory expectations, earning praise from issuers and regulators alike.

xujj@dehenglaw.com