H&Y Law Firm ("H&Y") was originally founded in 2000. It is one of Shanghai's leading boutique firms with nine partners leading a variety of associate teams who provide a full range of legal services. Although the firm is based in Shanghai, it provides services to all of China and represents clients on matters in various foreign countries. Also, to better serve its clients worldwide, H&Y has established  affiliations with other law firms in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, Israel, Singapore, Hong Kong and other countries

H&Y's number one priority is to provide quality and efficient services to its clients. We consider ourselves partners of our clients, and their interests are our interests. Our mission is to provide effective and efficient legal solutions which are practical within the framework of the applicable law. H&Y attorneys have extensive experience in handling both domestic and international litigation matters, and we are widely respected by our clients. In an age of economic globalization, a firm's ability to provide national and international professional services is an important consideration in choosing a PRC law firm.

H&Y possesses a high quality team of attorneys, who have received first-class legal educations from major Chinese and/or foreign law schools. Some have work experience with other major foreign and international law firms and understand Chinese and foreign cultures and legal systems. H&Y is proud to be the sole sponsor of the annual "H&Y Cup Legal Writing Competition" and the annual "H&Y Cup Moot Court" which is open to participation by all law students from Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade, Fudan University, and East China Institute of Politics and Law. The purpose of our sponsorship of these events is to encourage and attract more outstanding law students into the legal profession.

H&Y attorneys are active in professional organizations and are widely recognized for their expertise. Many are frequent guest speakers at conferences and seminars organized by professional associations, government agencies, and private institutions. H&Y attorneys regularly contribute to domestic and international professional journals, newspapers and often are quoted by domestic and international media on their views regarding developments in Chinese laws and policies. They have authored many professional books published by distinguished international and domestic publishing houses.

H&Y emphasizes its good relations with government agencies and courts at various levels while maintaining its independence and loyalty to its clients. Some of its attorneys have worked in government agencies and courts before joining H&Y. They have participated in the drafting of many legislative bills at both the central and provincial levels. H&Y attorneys are also active in legislative, administrative, and judicial initiatives and research. Their efforts have helped shape the regulatory regimes on various subject matters.

Since its founding, H&Y has grown into a reputable law firm recognized for its excellence in foreign direct investment, real estate, admiralty and maritime, mergers & acquisitions, finance, bankruptcy, securities, international trade, corporate affairs, intellectual property, anti-dumping and WTO affairs, litigation and arbitration. Our clients include multinational corporations, foreign-invested enterprises, public companies, banks and other financial institutions.