Zhaoqi Cen Verified Lawyer
Biography
Mr. Cen’s practice focuses on antitrust and competition, customs and international trade, litigation and arbitration. Prior to practicing as a lawyer, Mr. Cen had worked in government agencies for more than 16 years and is well versed in regulatory policies and procedures adopted by China’s administrative and judicial bodies.
Mr. Cen has over 15 years of experiences in antitrust law. He has successfully provided comprehensive antitrust legal services of investigation, merger filing, compliance, and civil litigation for various MNEs, large state-owned enterprises, and private entities, covering all kinds of industries including pharmaceutical, energy, telecommunication, semiconductor, consumer goods, etc.
Practices
- Antitrust & Competition
- Customs & International Trade
- Litigation & Arbitration
Industries
- Information & Communication Technologies
- Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
- Energy & Chemicals
Experiences
- Provided legal service for a global semiconductor manufacturer in antitrust investigation initiated by the State Administration for Market Regulation
- Provided legal service for a global computer software supplier in antitrust investigation initiated by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce
- Provided legal service for a multinational pharmaceutical company in antitrust investigation initiated by the National Development and Reform Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation
- Provided legal service for a large state-owned gas company in antitrust investigation initiated by the Jiangsu Provincial Administration for Industry and Commerce
- Provided legal service for an energy company in antitrust investigation initiated by the Shandong Provincial Administration for Industry and Commerce
- Provided legal service for a large petrochemical enterprise in internal compliance investigation involving monopoly agreement-related risk assessment
- Provided legal service for a multinational pharmaceutical company in anti-unfair competition investigation initiated by the Shanghai Jing’an District Administration for Market Regulation
- Provided legal service for a multinational pharmaceutical company in anti-unfair competition investigation initiated by the Shenyang Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce
- Provided merger filing service for the establishment of a joint venture by Porsche AG and Schuler AG
- Provided merger filing service for the establishment of a joint venture by Volkswagen AG, Mobileye Vision and Champion Motors Ltd.
- Provided merger filing service for the establishment of a joint venture by Daimler AG and Swiss Re Ltd.
- Provided merger filing service for China National Chemical Equipment Co., Ltd. in its acquisition of Krauss Maffei Group GmbH
- Provided merger filing service for the establishment of a joint venture by BMW, Daimler and other undertakings
- Provided merger filing service for Volkswagen Credit, Inc. in its acquisition of AutoGravity Corporation
- Provided merger filing service for the equity acquisition of AJ & Son Investment Pty Ltd. and Australia Nature's Care Biotech Co., Ltd. by China Jianyin Investment Limited and Tamar Alliance Health Limited
- Provided legal counsel for China Mobile in China Tower’s acquisition of tower assets from three telecommunication operators
- Provided legal service for a global enterprise software provider in antitrust investigation initiated by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Development and Reform
- Provided legal service for a global radio communication technology supplier in antitrust investigation initiated by the National Development and Reform Commission
- Chambers Asia Pacific 2014-2017
- Competition/Antitrust Leading Lawyer
- Chinese Business Law Journal 2013 Deal of the Year (Vertical monopoly agreement case between Johnson & Johnson and Rainbow)
Educational Background
- Ph.D. in Law University of International Business and Economics
- LL.M. in Law Sun Yat-Sen University
- B.S. in Economics University of International Business and Economics
- B.A. in Chinese Literature Sun Yat-sen University
Bar Admissions
- PRC Bar Admission
Memberships
- Researcher, UIBE Competition Law Center
- Deputy Secretary-General, Professional Committee of Competition Policy and Law of the China Society for WTO Studies (CWTO)
- Member, International Chamber of Commerce Task Force on Court Proceedings in Antitrust Damages Claims
- Arbitrator, China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC)
Publications
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“ICC Compendium of Antitrust Damages Actions”, International Chamber of Commerce, March 2021
- “Chapter III China's Intellectual Property and Antitrust”, The Intellectual Property and Antitrust Review (Seventh Edition), Law Business Research Ltd., August 2022
- “Rainbow v. Johnson & Johnson Vertical Monopoly Agreement Dispute”, Twelve Years of Anti-Monopoly in China: Review and Prospect, China Citic Press, December 2020
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“Chapter III China's Intellectual Property and Antitrust”, The Intellectual Property and Antitrust Review (Sixth Edition), Law Business Research Ltd., August 2021
- “Chapter III China's Intellectual Property and Antitrust”, The Intellectual Property and Antitrust Review (Fifth Edition), Law Business Research Ltd., August 2020
- “Chapter III China's Intellectual Property and Antitrust”, The Intellectual Property and Antitrust Review (Fourth Edition), Law Business Research Ltd., August 2019
- “Chapter III China's Intellectual Property and Antitrust”, The Intellectual Property and Antitrust Review (Third Edition), Law Business Research Ltd., August 2018
- “Chapter II China's Intellectual Property and Antitrust”, The Intellectual Property and Antitrust Review (Second Edition), Law Business Research Ltd., August 2017
- “Chapter II China's Intellectual Property and Antitrust”, The Intellectual Property and Antitrust Review, Law Business Research Ltd., August 2016
- “The Latest Development of EU Competition Policy and Law”, Report on Competition Law and Policy of China (2020), China Commerce and Trade Press, 2020
- “The Latest Development of EU Competition Law and Policy”, Report on Competition Law and Policy of China (2018-2019), China Commerce and Trade Press, 2019
- “The Latest Development of EU Competition Law and Policy”, Report on Competition Law and Policy of China (2017), China Commerce and Trade Press, 2017
- “The Latest Development of EU Competition Law and Policy”, Report on Competition Law and Policy of China (2016), China Law Press, 2016
- “The Latest Development of EU Competition Law and Policy”, Report on Competition Law and Policy of China (2015), China Law Press, 2015
- “The Latest Development of EU Competition Law and Policy”, Report on Competition Law and Policy of China (2014), China Law Press, 2014
- “The Latest Development of EU Competition Law and Policy”, Report on Competition Law and Policy of China (2013), China Law Press, 2013
- “The Latest Development of EU Competition Law and Policy”, Report on Competition Law and Policy of China (2012), China Law Press, 2012
- “The Latest Development of EU Competition Law and Policy”, Report on Competition Law and Policy of China (2011), China Law Press,2011
- “The Latest Development of EU Competition Law and Policy”, Report on Competition Law and Policy of China (2010), China Law Press,2010
- “Resale Price Maintenance Case Analysis - German Volkswagen”, Price Regulation and Antitrust of China, 2014 (12)
- “Discussion on EU Cartel Settlement Procedures”, Price Regulation and Antitrust of China, 2014 (7)
- “A Strong Weapon to Deter and Disintegrate Cartels -- Leniency Policy: A Comparison and Enlightenment of the Leniency Policies between the United States and the European Union”, International Trade, 2010 (6)
- “A Probe into Determination of Concerted Practice: Perspective from the Banana Cartel Case”, Price: Theory & Practice, 2010 (2)
- “Anti-Unfair Competition Law Classic Cases and Commentaries”, China Citic Press, July 2007
- “Understanding and Discussion on Customs Affairs Guarantee in the New Customs Law”, Contemporary Law Review, 2001 (11)
Practice Areas
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