FRANCIS CAO 曹勉之 · Dr. jur.

The Agile Alternative to the In-House China Desk.

Providing German law firms and multinationals with partner-level regulatory architecture—without the overhead.

The "Fractional Partner" Model

Top-tier cross-border capability usually requires a dedicated practice group. I offer a leaner alternative. I integrate as a Fractional China Partner for law firms and enterprises, handling high-friction mandates that require deep regulatory fluency in both German and Chinese jurisdictions.

For Law Firms

I act as your plug-and-play China practice. Whether it is a discrete due diligence module or complex arbitration strategy, I allow you to retain the client relationship while I handle the jurisdiction-specific complexity.

For Enterprises

I serve as an external General Counsel for your China-EU corridor. From eWpG (Crypto) licensing to LkSG (Supply Chain) audits, I bridge the gap between business goals and regulatory enforcement.

Why engage an independent expert? You receive the specialized output of a Tier-1 practice group with the agility and conflict-free status of independent counsel.