FRANCIS CAO 曹勉之 · Dr. jur.

The Methodology: Theory Meets Execution

Anchored in Berlin. Executing across China's key economic zones.

Professional Positioning

I serve as a strategic legal architect for entities operating in the high-friction zone between European, American, and Chinese regulatory systems. My role is specific: I replace the need for a full-time China Desk for law firms and provide Think Tanks with primary-source depth that generalist analysts cannot match.

Active Research & Policy

My advisory work is not based on outdated theory; it is informed by my active role at the Institute for Monetary and Financial Stability (IMFS). Here, I develop proprietary frameworks for analyzing Chinese state capitalism, digital sovereignty, and financial systemic risk. I do not merely apply existing laws; I study the architecture of the regulatory systems to help clients anticipate what comes next.

Strategic Execution Network

Effective cross-border advisory requires coverage of China’s distinct legal jurisdictions. I maintain strategic partnerships with established local firms to handle dispute resolution and regulatory filings in China's two dominant economic corridors :

Beijing & Northern China Partner: Mr. Tianqing Zhao (Beijing Tian Qing Law Firm)

Focus on central government regulatory filings, administrative litigation, and dispute resolution in Beijing courts.

Shanghai & Yangtze River Delta Partner: Ms. Weijia Yao (Shanghai Da Yao Law Firm)

Focus on commercial disputes and compliance execution across Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu provinces.