IPO Pang P.C.
- Headquarters
- Shanghai, China
- info@ipopang.com
- Phone
- +86 21 33821918
IPO Pang P.C. (legal name: IPO Pang Shenjun / IPO Pang Xingpu) is an international boutique law firm singularly focused on China-related legal and strategic matters. Founded by attorney Peter C. Pang, the firm has operated in China since the early 1990s and is originally headquartered in Shanghai. It serves multinational corporations, private equity investors, accounting firms, and in-house legal teams who need to navigate China’s complex regulatory and business environment. The firm’s core practice areas include market entry & structuring, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, VIE structures, regulatory compliance, capital repatriation, employment law, and dispute resolution. It is particularly known for its ability to obtain hard-to-get licenses, permits, and approvals from Chinese authorities. A signature offering is the China Control & Risk Assessment (CCRA) – a rapid, fixed-fee diagnostic that evaluates structural risks, control gaps, and regulatory exposure. IPO Pang differentiates itself through a “global + local” integration model: its attorneys are trained in the U.S., China, and other jurisdictions, combining international legal standards with deep on-the-ground execution capability. The firm maintains affiliate partner relationships in over 90 countries and employs a lean, service-oriented team that includes former government officials and tax specialists. Every matter is personally overseen by a shareholder or partner, reflecting the firm’s philosophy of “We do not sell time, we sell solutions.”
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History & Founding
IPO Pang P.C. was founded by Peter C. Pang in the early 1990s and originally based in Shanghai, China. The firm has operated in China for over three decades, representing foreign enterprises navigating the complex regulatory landscape. Pang, an attorney with over 35 years of experience in both China and North America, previously held senior in-house roles at Shell Oil, Hershey Foods, Dole, Nissan, and others before establishing his own boutique practice.
Core Services & Signature Offering
The firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services including market entry & structuring, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, VIE structures, regulatory compliance, capital repatriation, employment law, intellectual property, franchise law, and dispute resolution. Its signature offering is the China Control & Risk Assessment (CCRA), a fixed-fee diagnostic that produces a Risk Map, Control Analysis, and Action Plan. This rapid assessment helps clients evaluate structural risks, control gaps, and regulatory exposure.
Team & Philosophy
IPO Pang employs a small, highly experienced core team augmented by associates, paralegals, and specialists. The firm prides itself on a "global + local" integration model: attorneys are trained in the U.S., China, and other jurisdictions. The professional staff includes former government officials and tax bureau specialists, enabling efficient navigation of Chinese bureaucracy. The firm emphasizes availability, with key staff reachable 24/7, and a philosophy of "We do not sell time, we sell solutions."
Client Base
The firm serves multinational corporations with China exposure, private equity and institutional investors, accounting firms, and in-house legal/compliance teams. It is particularly known for obtaining hard-to-get licenses, permits, and approvals from Chinese authorities.
Leadership
The firm is led solely by Founder, Chairman, and Managing Partner Peter C. Pang. No other C-level executives or named partners are publicly listed. Pang oversees every matter personally, reflecting the firm's hands-on approach.
Key Products
China Control & Risk Assessment (CCRA)
A rapid, fixed-fee diagnostic that evaluates structural risks, control gaps, and regulatory exposure; delivers a Risk Map, Control Analysis, and Action Plan.
Market Entry & Structuring
Legal advisory for foreign companies entering the Chinese market, including entity formation, licensing, and structure optimization.
M&A, Joint Ventures & Strategic Investments
Full-service M&A counsel, including due diligence, negotiation, and post-closing compliance.
VIE Structures & Control Mechanisms
Design and implementation of Variable Interest Entity structures and control frameworks for technology and other regulated sectors.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Ongoing compliance advisory covering Chinese regulatory requirements, anti-corruption, data privacy, and industry-specific rules.
Capital Repatriation & Exit Strategies
Structuring solutions for profit repatriation, capital outflows, and orderly exit from China ventures.
Employment & Operational Compliance
Labor law, employment contracts, employee share plans, and day-to-day operational compliance.
Licensing & Permitting
Specialized service for obtaining difficult-to-get licenses, permits, and approvals (e.g., gaming, telecom, food, medical).
Key Persons
- Peter C. Pang
Founder, Chairman & Managing Partner