Steven Zhong

Steven Zhong is a Senior Legal Counsel at Yazhi Law, specializing in corporate law, cross-border transactions, and dispute resolution. He provides comprehensive legal services in corporate compliance, mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, and commercial litigation, assisting businesses in achieving stable growth in international markets.

Steven has extensive legal experience across multiple industries, including technology, real estate, finance, automotive, logistics, renewable energy, banking and insurance, and e-commerce. He not only supports businesses in mergers, investments, and transactions but also provides full-scale legal assistance in regulatory compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution.

Steven has nearly a decade of experience working at international law firms, including Dentons and Guantao Law Firm.

Areas of Focus

• Corporate
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• International Trade & Commercial Transactions
• Corporate Governance & Capital Markets
• Commercial Real Estate & Investments
• Private Equity & Venture Capital
• Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Representative Work

• Major Mergers & Acquisitions: Advised on multiple cross-border M&A transactions in Canada, including acquisitions in the biotechnology, high-precision robotics, and medical equipment sectors.
• Capital Markets & Investments: Represented clients in shareholder investment disputes in the semiconductor sector and real estate investment conflicts, providing comprehensive legal support.
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Provided legal opinions on compliance requirements for businesses operating in Canada, including criminal compliance, financial regulations, and corporate governance.
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation: Represented clients in financial disputes involving major banks such as the Royal Bank of Canada and the Bank of Montreal.
• Corporate Legal Advisory: Provided ongoing legal counsel for subsidiaries of multinational corporations operating in Canada, covering corporate governance, contracts, and risk management.