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Heiko Brenner

Senior Manager

+86 21 6330 9962-860
heiko.brenner@cn.ebnerstolz.com
Shanghai
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My goal is simple: help SMEs enter China with confidence, stay compliant, and grow sustainably – without getting lost in translation. Heiko Brenner Senior Manager

Based in China for over 10 years, Heiko has supported numerous SMEs, primarily from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, in successfully entering the Chinese market, maintaining compliance, and managing restructuring efforts. Known for his hands-on, solution-oriented approach, he has a strong track record of helping clients achieve their business goals. He speaks fluent German and English, with extensive cross-cultural expertise gained through years of on-the-ground experience in China.

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Tax Advisory
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Wenqing Guo

Legal Counsel

+86 186 2161 0272
wenqing.guo@cn.ebnerstolz.com
Your expert for:Mergers & AcquisitionsLegal AdvisoryGeneral Corporate Matters Transaction Services

“We don’t just see risks. We enable action.” Wenqing Guo Legal Counsel

Wenqing serves as Legal Counsel at Ebner Stolz. She holds a master’s degree in law from Fudan University, studied at Heidelberg University, and trained and practiced at renowned red-circle law firms for approximately 8 years. Having a sharp and strategic legal mind, she focuses on complex transactions – including structuring investments in China, cross-border collaborations, and all aspects of day-to-day operations in the country – while aligning economic and control rights to preserve flexibility and long-term value for our clients. she consistently secures optimal outcomes and maximum benefit for our client as a skilled negotiator.

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Cross-border transactions
Investment and compliance in China
Transaction Structure Design
Legal due diligence
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Shanghai
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Attorney-at-Law (China)

Vita Wenqing Guo

2026
Legal Counsel at Ebner Stolz
2021
Admission as Attorney-at-Law (China)
2019
Began career in legal at a prestige red-circle law firm
2014
Studied in Heidelberg

Merlin Song

Associate

+86 21 6330 9962 ext. 839
merlin.song@cn.ebnerstolz.com
Your expert for:Transaction Services Mergers & Acquisitions General Corporate Matters

“Asian emerging markets offer abundant growth opportunities alongside evolving legal risks. At Ebner Stolz, we provide comprehensive support to help clients navigate complexities, avoid pitfalls, and achieve their business goals.” Merlin Song Associate

Merlin joined Ebner Stolz as an Associate, specializing in investment and financing, corporate compliance, and foreign direct investment (FDI). He provides comprehensive legal support across a broad range of business activities, assisting clients in navigating regulatory requirements, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance in complex and evolving markets. His practice focuses on delivering practical and strategic solutions tailored to clients’ commercial objectives.

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Transaction Services
General Corporate Matters
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Vita Merlin Song

2026
Associate at Ebner Stolz
2022
Started career at a top-tier law firm as a transactional lawyer (4 years)
2022
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Fudan University

Sharon Hu

Senior Associate

Sharon specializes in providing legal services to both foreign and domestic clients (including but not limited to Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors), in areas of mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, data protection, bank financing and general corporate matters. With her extensive project experiences, Sharon is well-equipped to deliver comprehensive and practical legal solutions to her clients.

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Mergers and acquisitions
Regulatory compliance
General corporate matters
Bank financing
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Beijing Shanghai
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Vita Sharon Hu

2024
Associate at Ebner Stolz
2021
began career as a transactional lawyer at a top-tier PRC law firm
2020
Master of Law in Durham University (UK)

Dr. Gerald Neumann

Attorney at law & Partner

“We have seen major strides in China in terms of technological development. As far as the legal and economic structure goes, however, China is still a developing country. A comprehensive advisory is therefore a critical factor for any investment in the Chinese market.” Dr. Gerald Neumann Attorney at law & Partner

Together with Eileen and Christian, Gerald is one of the founding partners of Ebner Stolz China. Prior to relocating to Essen, Germany, he lived in Shanghai for twelve years and still maintains an apartment there for his frequent visits to China and Southeast Asia. Besides being responsible for the tax team, he acts as the consultant for the Chinese subsidiaries of our European clients and regularly liaises with their headquarters in Europe. He is also the supervisor of several prominent European LLCs in China.

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Tax advisory
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Bangkok Shanghai Stuttgart
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Vita Dr. Gerald Neumann

2023
Founded Ebner Stolz’s new office in Bangkok
2019
Partner at Ebner Stolz
2015
Founded the tax advisory firm Fan Chan Neumann Business Advisory in Shanghai, together with Fan Chan (CPA, Hong Kong)
2007
Moved to Shanghai
2003
Corporate Finance sector, Deutsche Bank AG (3 years)
2002
PhD in law, University of Muenster

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Lena Li

Paralegal

+86 21 6330 9962, ext. 809
lena.li@cn.ebnerstolz.com
Your expert for:Corporate Governance Mergers & Acquisitions General Corporate Matters

“I insist on the highest standards and deliver quality results.” Lena Li Paralegal

Lena is a manager in our corporate services and tax team. She supports our clients with company registration, liquidation, and individual income tax and social insurance compliance. She is also familiar with visa and work permit regulations.

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Shanghai
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Vita Lena Li

2019
Named Corporate Services Manager at Ebner Stolz
2016
Joined Ebner Stolz as Administration Manager and Management Assistant
2015
Project Manager at a Swiss-based consulting firm
2015
Master’s degree in German language and literature, Tongji University

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Heiko Brenner

Heiko Brenner

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Wenqing Guo

Wenqing Guo

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Vita Wenqing Guo

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Merlin Song

Merlin Song

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Vita Merlin Song

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China’s New Regulation on the Protection of Trade Secrets

Sharon Hu

Sharon Hu

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Vita Sharon Hu

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Simplified Measures for Small Scale Personal Information Handlers – Key Takeaways and Commercial Implications

Foreign Capital in China’s Non-Performing Asset Market: Opportunities and Pathways

Dr. Gerald Neumann

Dr. Gerald Neumann

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Trends & Developments in Chinese eCommerce

A foreign management executive’s insight into today’s China and SEA region

Webinar invitation: Supply Chain Diversification in the Far East

Restructuring of China Investments, Part 1: Participation Models for Local Managing Directors

Ebner Stolz China supports DEKRA in the acquisition of Onward Security

Ebner Stolz China & Asia Day has been successfully been held in Stuttgart

Einladung zum 2023 Ebner Stolz China Day in Stuttgart

New COVID Situation in China: Tax Relief Policies Released to Support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Small-scale and Low Profits Enterprises

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Lena Li

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Upcoming Regulatory Update: How existing companies shall adjust their capital contribution time in line with the revised Company Law

Significant Changes of the New Company Law (Revision 2023)

Hague apostille, the new legalization approach for China since 7 November

Policies are issued by Chinese Government to Facilitate Foreigners’ Stay

Finally no COVID-19 testing required for entering China

New policy allows expats with PhDs working in Shanghai to apply for “green cards” IMMEDIATELY

Intergovernmental cooperation: China-Germany Youth Interns Exchange Programme finally launched in May 2023

No more pre-boarding nucleic acid testing for all passengers entering China after 29 April 2023