Xiaoqian (Ada) Zou

- In charge of fintech new launch - Manage and supervise legal risks of DiDi IBG operations (including mobility, food and others) in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Ecuador, Panama, Australia, New Zealand and Egypt

- Specialized in high-profile M&A, institution set-up, and regulatory compliance and corporate matters within the financial sector - Advising clients such as DBS, Central Huijin Investment Ltd. on their major acquisitions in banking, customer financing and asset management - Advising on the complex restructuring of a distressed life insurance company, involving an establishment of a new Life Insurance company with China Insurance Security Fund -Advised a Fintech group on its international expansion of online financial business in various jurisdictions - Legal service on cross-border M&A, outbound investment and equity financing in Fintech, new energy and TMT sectors

- Navigating complex, precedent-setting restructurings, such as the disposal of Anxin Trust (first restructuring of a listed distressed trust company in China), and Huaxia life insurance, Jinzhou Bank, Hengfeng bank, Anbang Insurance and other distressed financial institutions - Provided strategic counsel on cross-border transactions and regulatory issues for global institutions

-Secondment at Credit Suisse to understand the legal inhouse role and operation at financial institution - Advised Credit Suisse on its subscription for an enlarged share capital in its securities joint venture in China to increase its stake to 51%; - Advised multiple domestic and multinational financial companies on products marketing, internal control, data protection, and continuous compliance

- Regulatory and corporate advisory matters for major international financial institutions - Acting as middle to senior role to lead on complex M&A transactions and outbound investments

- Gained solid experience in handling a wide range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), foreign direct investment (FDI), and corporate finance. - Developed strong legal research, due diligence, and document drafting skills. - Recognized as a fast-learning and diligent professional with a meticulous work ethic.

General Corporate Work, Compliance, Contract Review, Legal Research

Worked on cases concerning IPO and wrote due diligence reports. Assisted in litigation, labor law and general practice.

Reviewed the validity of 20-year provincial local rules, proposed revision suggestions and set up a local rules database.

Certificate of Merit for Performances in Michigan Law Courses-Public International Law

Award of Excellent Graduate of Zhejiang Province in 2011(3% of annual graduates); Team Leader, Jessup Moot Court Competition, National First Class Prize; Ying Songnian Scholarship Award for Outstanding Students in the field of Administrative Law

Award of Excellent Graduate of Zhejiang Province in 2009 (3% of annual graduates); 2nd National Legal English Competition, National First Class Prizes both in Thesis and Oral Round; Team Leader, 6th “Lee and Li Cup” National Moot Court Competition, Best Oralists; Jessup Moot Court Competition, National Second Class Prize.