ZHAO, Amy

Amy Zhao has been practicing as a lawyer for nearly 18 years and holds both a lawyer's certificate and a registered tax accountant certificate. Her main practice areas are: dual carbon, green finance/carbon finance, and ESG investment (private equity); Securities and capital markets, as well as corporate mergers and acquisitions; Litigation and arbitration; Tax related legal services (tax disputes, tax compliance, legal tax savings), etc.

Specialized Achievements in Carbon-related Legal Services:
In the field of carbon-related legal services (green finance/carbon finance, ESG compliance & investment), Amy Zhao has published over 20 professional articles. She holds Level 1 & 2 Carbon Emissions Trading Officer Certificates, a CCER Development and Trading Certificate, and an Intermediate Certified ESG Analyst Certificate. Amy Zhao appointed as a distinguished expert by the SHANGHAI ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY EXCHANGE, she provides specialized training for participants (including state-owned enterprises like China Energy Investment Corporation, financial institutions such as Guotai Junan Securities, and large private enterprises) in mandatory courses for obtaining carbon trading certifications.

Additionally, Amy Zhao actively engages in carbon-related legal research, legislative initiatives, and public education. Notable activities include:
·Delivering a keynote speech at the Green Financial Legal System Safeguards Symposium"(June 2022), hosted by the Financial Law School of East China University of Political Science and Law under the guidance of the Shanghai Municipal People's Congress Legislative Affairs Committee.
·Participating in an expert interview on Shanghai TV's 632 Observation program to analyze the Several Provisions on Green Finance Development in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, covering topics such as green finance definitions, product innovation, regulatory frameworks, and regulatory highlights.

Securities & Capital Markets | Corporate M&A Experience:
Amy Zhao has extensive experience in securities and corporate restructuring, handling legal matters including enterprise restructuring, IPO issuance, M&A, NEEQ (New Third Board) listings, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), private fund establishment, and equity investments. To date, she has successfully advised numerous clients on corporate restructuring, IPOs, M&A transactions, private fund manager registration/filing, and equity investment projects.

Litigation & Arbitration Expertise:
Amy Zhao has been deeply involved in the fields of litigation and arbitration for many years, mainly focusing on business areas such as corporate securities and construction engineering. She has started from both theoretical and practical aspects, participated in various seminars and trainings, and written several professional articles; At the same time, she has represented many state-owned enterprises, central enterprises, and large private enterprises in litigation and arbitration cases related to company securities and construction projects, successfully recovering losses for clients and effectively safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests.

Tax-related legal services:
Additionally, Amy Zhao has participated in numerous cases and projects within the tax law domain, all of which have received high praise and unanimous positive feedback from clients.

Social functions

• Hearing Officer, Third Branch of Shanghai People's Procuratorate
• Outside Director of District-administered State-owned Enterprises, Hongkou District, Shanghai
• Special Mediator, Pudong New Area Non-litigation Dispute Resolution Center
• Arbitrator, Hainan International Arbitration Court
• Arbitrator, Zibo Arbitration Commission
• Arbitrator, Maoming Arbitration Commission
• Arbitrator, Suining Arbitration Commission
• Arbitrator, Rizhao Arbitration Commission
• Arbitrator, Yingtan Arbitration Commission
• Arbitrator, Huangshi Arbitration Commission
• Arbitrator, Zhengzhou Arbitration Commission
• Arbitrator, Binzhou Arbitration Commission
• Professional Member, Third-party Supervision and Evaluation Mechanism Management Committee for Corporate Compliance in Cases, Yingde City
• Professional Member, Third-party Supervision and Evaluation Mechanism Management Committee for Corporate Compliance in Cases, Tongling City
• Professional Member, Third-party Supervision and Evaluation Mechanism Management Committee for Corporate Compliance in Cases, Guyuan City
• Professional Member, Third-party Supervision and Evaluation Mechanism Management Committee for Corporate Compliance in Cases, Huangpi District, Wuhan City
• Expert Member for Administrative Regulatory Documents, Jiaozuo City
• Career mentor at the School of Economics and Law, East China University of Political Science and Law