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BU, Yimu Partner

Bu Yimu impresses sources with his wide-ranging employment law practice. His recent work includes handling workforce restructurings and labour matters arising out of corporate transactions, in addition to regulatory compliance matters. One client comments: "Chinese labour law matters are quite tricky. His advice is very pragmatic and able to balance legal risks for us."

Chambers Great China Region 2022

Practice Area

Professional Experience

Mr. Bu is a distinguished partner at JunHe, one of China's leading law firms, with nearly two decades of dedicated experience in PRC employment and labor law. Mr. Bu has established himself as a trusted advisor to both multinational corporations and domestic companies, delivering innovative and practical solutions across a wide range of employment law matters.


Mr. Bu’s practice encompasses all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment and labor law, including dispute resolution, compliance investigations, workforce restructuring, trade secret protection, and emerging areas such as personal data and privacy compliance. He is particularly renowned for his expertise in collective negotiations, industrial actions, and union-related issues in China. A landmark in his career was representing a client in China’s first-ever collective contract dispute case, further solidifying his leadership in the field.


At JunHe, Mr. Bu seamlessly integrates with the firm’s transactional teams, ensuring that employment law matters are effectively managed in corporate deals, including workforce optimization, employee settlements, and compliance during mergers and acquisitions, as well as post-transaction HR and employees’ integrations.


Mr. Bu’s professional achievements have been continuously recognized by leading legal directories and publications, including Chambers, China Business Law Journal, The Legal 500, ALB China, etc.


As a leading practitioner, Mr. Bu remains committed to advancing the field of employment law in China through his dedication to excellence, thought leadership, and delivering innovative, business-oriented solutions tailored to his clients' unique challenges. 


Education

Mr. Bu graduated from the Law School of Fudan University with a bachelor’s degree in law.

Professional Associations

Mr. Bu is admitted to practice in the People’s Republic of China, and a member of All China Lawyers Association.

Language Skills

Chinese (first language), English (proficient)

JunHe is the only Chinese law firm to be admitted as a member of Lex Mundi and Multilaw, two international networks of independent law firms. JunHe and selected top law firms in major European and Asian jurisdictions are “best friends.” Through these connections, we provide high quality legal services to clients doing business throughout the world.
As the first carbon neutrality fund sponsored by a law firm in China, the BAF Carbon Neutrality Special Fund was jointly established by JunHe and the Beijing Afforestation Foundation (BAF) to promote carbon neutral initiatives, and encourage social collaboration based on the public fundraising platform to mobilize engagement in public welfare campaigns.