James Lin serves as a senior partner at Beijing Dacheng Law Offices, LLP ("Dacheng") and holds a prominent role as a joint leader and distinguished member of Dacheng's Capital Market Professional & Industry Committee, and also a distinguished member of Dacheng's Technology Media & Telecom (TMT) Industry Committee, and Dacheng's Environment, Energy & Natural Resources (ESG) Industry Committee respectively.

With an illustrious career spanning near 30 years, James Lin is a seasoned cross-border lawyer whose expertise encompasses a wide array of legal domains. His primary focus lies in facilitating domestic and foreign listings, including initial public offerings, back-door listings, and Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) transactions. Furthermore, he specializes in refinancing, mergers and acquisitions, material assets reorganization of listed companies, pre-bankruptcy restructuring, reorganization, and liquidation of both listed and non-listed entities.

James Lin is recognized for his proficiency in corporate governance, stock incentives for listed companies, issuance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance reports, as well as wealth management for high-net-worth clients. His capabilities extend to the design and implementation of family trusts, disputes resolution in civil, commercial, and family cases, cross-border disputes resolution, private equity investment, pre-listing restructuring, and the construction of red chip structures.

His multifaceted expertise underscores his comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, making him a trusted advisor in complex legal matters across diverse business sectors.

Within the realm of securities issuance and listing, James Lin, as legal advisor to the issuer, has played a pivotal role in an array of noteworthy cases. Notable instances include his involvement in share offering and listing proceedings for esteemed entities such as China Energy Construction Co., LTD. (03996.HK), China Aviation Technology Industry Co., LTD. (2357.HK), Shanghai Lianhua Supermarket Co., LTD. (0980.HK), Xiamen International Port Co., LTD. (3378.HK), Zhengzhou Gas Co., LTD. (3928.HK), Ningbo Xianfeng New Materials Co., LTD. (300163.SZ), Great Wall Motor Co., LTD. (2333.HK), Jiangsu Runbang Heavy Industry Co., LTD. (002483.SZ), Tianhua Sunshine Holdings Co., LTD. (SKYS. Nasdaq), Zhongbang Landscape Environment Limited (1855.HK), and XXF Group Holdings Limited (2473.HK).

Moreover, James Lin's team demonstrated expertise in facilitating Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) issuance, exemplified by their role in the secondary listing of AP Memory Technology Co., Ltd. on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. An especially noteworthy accomplishment is the team's instrumental assistance to XXF Group Holdings Limited, ensuring seamless compliance with the new overseas listing regulations set forth by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), thereby establishing the entity as one of the first enterprises to successfully navigate the regulatory landscape following the regulatory updates. James Lin, along with his esteemed team, boasts decades of dedicated involvement in the capital market, particularly in the capacity of legal adviser to issuers. Leveraging an extensive background in international law firms, James Lin brings forth a wealth of experience, fluency in English, and a profound understanding of diverse industries. He has taken a leadership role in drafting English prospectuses for numerous H-share Initial Public Offering (IPO) projects, pioneering an process in which Chinese lawyers meticulously craft overseas listing prospectuses. This groundbreaking approach has garnered high praise and recognition from both clients and strategic partners alike.

Beyond his contributions to the capital market, James Lin stands as a senior specialist in the domain of family wealth management and inheritance. In recent years, he has been intricately involved in a multitude of cases pertaining to entrepreneurs' assets and wealth inheritance. This comprehensive involvement encompasses family office management, trust establishment, private fund operations, and other capital-related compliance business. James Lin's strategic acumen and representation skills have shone particularly in complex areas such as cross-border inheritance, post-IPO wealth management, tax identity planning, the establishment of charitable trusts and foundations, as well as the operation of Funds of Funds (FOF). His performance has garnered accolades from both domestic and international clients.

In the sphere of environmental, social, and governance (ESG), James Lin has played an integral role in due diligence processes and the drafting of pertinent ESG chapters and reports for numerous IPO and post-IPO annual reports projects. This engagement underscores his commitment to providing clients with comprehensive professional guidance and services, addressing legal, compliance, and financing considerations within the ESG framework.

James Lin is an alumnus of Peking University and East China University of Political Science and Law, demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence in the legal domain. Prior to his esteemed tenure at Dacheng, he honed his legal acumen during a four-year tenure at Simmons & Simmons, a globally recognized international law firm. This experience equipped him with a robust foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.

From 2016 to 2021, James Lin consistently earned recognition for his exceptional legal prowess, securing placements in the LEGAL BAND China Top Lawyers List and the Securities and Capital Market Outstanding Lawyers List, as conferred by prominent international legal media. His consistent inclusion in the Who's Who International Legal Professional List over several earlier years further attests to the depth of his expertise and standing within the legal community.

James Lin's educational background, combined with his experience at a prestigious international law firm and ongoing recognition from industry authorities, underscores his dedication to excellence and places him among the distinguished legal professionals in China.

James Lin currently holds positions in various influential institutions, affirming his standing as a respected professional in the legal and financial domains. Presently, he serves as an External Expert Committee Member of Huafu Securities Co., Ltd. Additionally, he has assumed the roles of Adjunct Professor and External Master Supervisor at East China University of Political Science and Law, as well as External Master Supervisor at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law.

Beyond academia, James Lin contributes his expertise as an Executive Director of the China Association for Quality Promotion and holds the position of Special Legal Advisor to the Fujian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. Further, he plays a pivotal role in the reserve talents pool of renowned financial institutions, including China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC), Industrial Bank Co., Ltd., China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation, and other prominent entities.

These affiliations underscore James Lin's multidimensional contributions to academia, quality promotion, legal advisory services, and his active involvement in shaping the strategies of reputable financial institutions, demonstrating his commitment to excellence and leadership within the legal and financial sectors.

James Lin received the "Data Compliance Officer" and "Data Compliance Specialist" certificates from the China Cybersecurity Review Technology and Certification Center (CCRC) in January 2024 and Shanghai Data Commerce Association in December 2023, respectively.