Mr. William Zhou, a distinguished senior partner at Watson & Band Law Offices, also holds a pivotal role as the Secretary of the CPC Branch of the firm. His practice primarily focuses on three specialized legal fields:

• Equity Design and Incentive Business: He is proficient in creating tailored equity structures that enhance corporate governance and employee performance.

• Enterprise Investment and Financing: Mr. Zhou facilitates substantial investment and financing operations, aiding companies from foundational financial structuring to complex corporate transactions.

• Wealth Inheritance Derivatives from Equity Businesses: His expertise extends to managing complex wealth inheritance issues derived from equity holdings, ensuring legal security and continuity for high-net-worth individuals and family businesses.

Mr. Zhou is also highly regarded for his expertise in enterprise legal risk management and resolution of company crises, fields in which he has demonstrated deep acumen. He possesses an extensive track record in handling legal matters across multiple industries, notably in finance, real estate and the Internet. Since 2004 he has been leading a legal team dedicated to providing top-tier services to several renowned commercial banks, including the China Construction Bank, the Bank of China, China Everbright Bank and China Guangfa Bank. His efforts have been pivotal in advancing their risk management practices. 

In his extensive legal career, Mr. Zhou has provided multiple companies with professional legal services, including:

• Developing special equity incentive plans and partnership equity designs tailored to boost company performance and stakeholder value.

• Crafting equity designs specifically for franchises, enhancing their market competitiveness and operational stability.

• Navigating multiple enterprises through A, B, and C round financing, as well as guiding a food company and an internet company from their angel round to subsequent financing stages. 

• Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Zhou has been honored with numerous awards, recognizing his dedication and impact in the legal field:

• Outstanding Worker in the Shanghai Judicial System

• Outstanding Party Member for the Shanghai Xuhui District

• Head of the Communist Young League of the Shanghai Xuhui District