Fielding over 31 dispute resolution partners from offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, Fangda Partners
‘ dispute resolution team ‘handles disputes very well‘. The litigation practice routinely acts for Chinese companies in parallel proceedings, offshore legal actions, and cross-border legal proceedings. The team is additionally able to leverage the expertise of its corporate, finance and competition law colleagues. The group is co-led by Nuo Ji
, who represents both multinationals and large Chinese companies in high-stakes commercial disputes, and arbitration specialists Helen Shi and Hong-Kong based Peter Yuen. Other key figures are Daniel Huang, who specialises in dispute resolution, along with international trade and IP; Peibing Qi, an expert in financial, construction, real estate, product liability and commercial contract-related disputes; commercial cross-border dispute resolution practitioner Weiguo Yang; and Allan Chen, who acts in disputes over corporate governance and financial services. At counsel level, Qian Luo maintains an active commercial disputes practice.
Dispute resolution: Litigation: PRC firms in China
Fangda Partners
Practice head(s):
Nuo Ji; Helen Shi; Peter Yuen
Other key lawyers:
Daniel Huang; Peibing Qi; Weiguo Yang; Allan Chen; Qian Luo; Alvin Xiao; Heng Shanshan
Testimonials
‘Strong levels of professionalism and practical experience.’
‘Good teamwork, strong sense of responsibility, and handles disputes very well.’
Key clients
Jiangsu Sterlite Fiber Technology Co., Ltd.
Nanjing Skytech Technology Co
China State-owned Capital VC Fund Co., Ltd
China Life Asset Management Co. Ltd.
China Hewlett Packard Limited
Industrial Bank Co., Ltd.
Dagong Global Credit Rating Co., Ltd.
Shanghai HFT Fortune Asset Management Company Limited
Li & Fung (Trading) Limited
Li & Fung Trading (China) Holding Limited
Li & Fung Trading Service (Shanghai) Company Limited
Li & Fung Trading Service (Shenzhen) Limited
Li & Fung Trading Service (Shenzhen) Limited Dongguan Branch
Guangxi Investment Group Co., Ltd.
King & Wood Mallesons
King & Wood Mallesons‘ sizeable dispute resolution practice is a go-to for domestic and cross-border litigation, as well as alternative dispute resolution in China. Acting for multinationals, financial institutions, and state-owned and private enterprises, the department provides an enviable range of disputes services, and its track record covers the representation of clients before both China’s courts and administrative agencies. The department is co-led by Tao Huang, who has longstanding experience in international civil and commercial litigation, and Rihong Yu, whose disputes expertise covers investments, M&A, corporate securities, mining and energy matters, along with finance, insurance, and real estate and construction projects. The practice additionally showcases commercial disputes specialist Shouzhi Zhang; Yue Dai, who ‘really understands clients’ needs‘; Mei Zhang, whose track record includes hundreds of domestic and cross-border commercial litigation cases; and Dongxia Xia and Ting Yang, who are both securities compliance and litigation experts. Ding Wanli is an experienced associate.
Practice head(s):
Tao Huang; Rihong Yu
Other key lawyers:
Shouzhi Zhang; Yue Dai; Mei Zhang; Dongxia Xia; Ting Yang; Ding Wanli; Peng Ya; Shigang Cheng; Yue Wang; Liu Lingyun
Testimonials
‘A very well-known firm with a high level of both internationalisation and professionalism.’
‘Able to control litigation cases very well, especially difficult and complex financial disputes.’
‘Able to mobilise King & Wood Mallesons’ global lawyers, as well as top lawyers in other fields, to help resolve disputes.’
Key clients
Kailuan (Group) Limited Liability Corporation
Liuzhou Jianyu Real Estate Development Co., Ltd
Guangxi Guijian Real Estate Development Co., Ltd
Bensteel Group Corporation
Kailuan (Group) Limited Liability Corporation
Guosen Securities Co
Goldstate Securities Co., Ltd.
Sundiro Holding Co., Ltd.
Harbin Gongda High-Tech Industrial Development Co., Ltd.
Dagong Global Credit Rating Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented Kailuan (Group) Limited Liability Corporation (and its affiliate companies) in a series of financial contract disputes with several banks and an energy company.
- Acted for the defendant Guosen Securities Co in a misrepresentation-related collective redress civil case.
- Acted for the defendant Goldstate Securities Co in a misrepresentation-related collective redress civil case.
Zhong Lun Law Firm
‘A well-deserved first-tier law firm‘, Zhong Lun Law Firm is sought out by both major Chinese and international businesses to appear in high-profile civil and commercial disputes before China’s Supreme People’s Court, as well as the higher people’s courts and intermediate people’s courts. The leadership team comprises energy and natural resources sector expert Lijun Cao and securities litigation specialist Baosheng Zhang, along with Dong Feng, Binbin Sun, Feng Wang, Shengfeng Xu, Bing Wang and Chenbiao Li. Other active litigators are Xiangwen Liu, whose track record includes a high volume of domestic and international disputes; former judges Chongwen Li and Changyu Fu; Wei Sun, who has ‘rich experience in dispute resolution‘; securities and corporate litigation expert Wei Zhou; and Decai Zhang, who acts in heavyweight litigation involving corporate transactions and IP issues. Focused on construction, corporate equity and financial litigation, Xingyu Huang was raised to partner in January 2022.
Practice head(s):
Lijun Cao; Baosheng Zhang; Dong Feng; Binbin Sun; Feng Wang; Shengfeng Xu; Bing Wang; Chenbiao Li
Other key lawyers:
Xiangwen Liu; Chongwen Li; Changyu Fu; Wei Sun; Wei Zhou; Decai Zhang; Xiangming Yi; Xingyu Huang; Fan Wu
Testimonials
‘The most experienced team of professional lawyers engaged in securities litigation in China.’
‘Able to sort out complicated facts rigorously and conscientiously, quickly summarise the focus of disputes, propose solutions in a targeted manner, and design a comprehensive response strategy. The billing is transparent and reasonable.’
‘Strong levels of professionalism and timely work feedback.’
‘Conscientious and responsible!’
‘Very good at handling major, difficult and complex securities litigation.’
‘A well-deserved first-tier law firm.’
‘Combines rich practical experience and real inter-disciplinary cooperation to provide clients with great overall services and advice. Accurately grasps clients’ needs to provide the best solutions.’
‘Wei Sun has profound knowledge of legal theory, rich experience in dispute resolution, and a successful winning rate.’
Key clients
North Industries Group Red Arrow Co., Ltd.
China Securities Co., Ltd.
Ye Chiu Metal Recycling (China) Ltd.
Hitachi (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Sinopec Marketing Co., Ltd.
State Development & Investment Corporation
Dongxing Securities Co., Ltd.
Beijing Urban Construction Group Co. LTD
China Petroleum International Corporation
China Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Corporation
Tongxiang Helios Homeware Co., Ltd.
SAP (China) Co., Ltd.
Pfizer Investment Co. Ltd.
Peking University Founder Group Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou KingMed Diagnostics Group Co., Ltd.
Jiangxi Tourism Group Co., Ltd.
China United Travel Co. Ltd.
BitDeer Group
Huarong Yufu Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Air China Limited
Versace Shanghai Limited
China Meheco Group Co., Ltd.
China Life Healthcare Investment Co., Ltd.
Pfizer Investment Co. Ltd.
Beaufour-Ipsen (Tianjin) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Tibet Jiuzheng Capital Investment Co., Ltd.
Guizhou Zhongyida Co., Ltd.
China Meheco Group Co., Ltd.
Agricultural Bank of China
Nanning Jianning Water Investment Group Co., Ltd.
SuperMap Software Co., Ltd.
New Journey Health Technology Group Co., Ltd.
China Communications Construction Co., Ltd.
China Harbour Engineering Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
China Tianchen Engineering Corporation
Xiamen Wuhe Investment Construction Group Co., Ltd.,
Golden Winner Investment Limited
Beijing Huijin Lifang Investment Management Center (L.L.P.)
Lummy Yi Yao, Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical Co., ltd.
Jinchuan Yangjiawan Hydroelectric Power Co., Ltd.
Zhonghai Shengrong (Beijing) Capital Management Holding Ltd.
Shengjing Bank Co., Ltd. Shenyang Shenhe Branch
China Oilfield Services Company Limited Tianjin Branches
Lualaba Copper Smelter S.A.S.
China Electronic Technology Group Corporation
BCEG International Co., Ltd
China Energy Engineering Group Hunan Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd
Beijing Guoxin Holiday Travel Service Co., Ltd.
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
Guangdong Owgels Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
China Oil & Gas Pipeline Network Corporation (PipeChina) Xinjiang Coal to Natural Gas Export Pipeline Co., Ltd.
CDH Investments
CNODC International Holding Limited
Qingdao Conson Financial Holdings Co., Ltd
Beijing Shougang International Engineering and Technology Co., Ltd.
China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd.
Tianhe Cheng (Tianjin) Real Estate Investment Co., Ltd.
POWERCHINA LTD. Sucursal Argentina, SINOHYDRO PANAMA S.A.
Jinggong Steel International Co., Limited
Beijing EVERYWAY Traffic & Lighting Tech. Co., Ltd.
China Energy Engineering Group Guangdong Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd
China Railways Shanhaiguan Bridge Company
China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Corporation
Evergrande Group Changsha Properties Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Xuelin Group Co., Ltd.
Wuzhou Urban Construction Investment Development Co., Ltd
SHENZHEN CAPITAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Yangming Yude Education Investment Co., Ltd.
China Minsheng Banking Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen China Merchants Ping An Asset Management Corporation Limited
Shenzhen Jincheng Long-term Capital Management Co., Ltd.
China Development Bank
China United SME Guarantee Corporation
COFCO Trust Co., Ltd.
China Reform Securities Co., Ltd.
China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation
Shenzhen Z.S.Y. Capital Management Co., Ltd.
Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
Jin Hui Yuan Electric Power Group Co. Ltd.
Beijing Yizhuang Investment Holding Ltd.
Tianjin Jinnan Blogis International Logistics Co., Ltd.
Shenyang Yuanda Aluminium Industry Engineering Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Yuexiu Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Haitong Securities Co., Ltd.
TTM Technologies, Inc.
Inari Amertron Berhad
Cohu, Inc.
Acora Limited
Export Trading Group
OSI Group
Olam Agri Group
Citrovita Agro Industrial Ltda.
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Hexagon AB
China Development Bank
Sichuan Development Finance Leasing Co., Ltd.
Toyota Tsusho (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Sichuan Branch
Sichuan Qingfeng Modern Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Xiamen International Bank Co., Ltd.
Chengdu Chunlei Technology Venture Capital Partnership(L.P.)
Zoneco Group Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Xunyou Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Haohua Energy Resource Co., Ltd.
Ping An Securities Co., Ltd
China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd.
Guosen Securities Co., Ltd.
Talkweb Information System Inc.
Shenzhen Chuangyuan Water Environment Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Customs of the People’s Republic of China
Ping An Bank Co., Ltd. Wuxi Branch
Ping An Bank Co., Ltd.
Hua Xia Bank Co., Ltd. Hanzhongmen Sub-branch
Bank of Jiangsu Co., Ltd. Nanjing Zhujiang Road Subbranch
Bank Of Beijing Co., Ltd. Nanjing Branch
HaiNan Province Water Conservancy & Hydropower Survey, Design & Research Institude Co., Ltd.
Hainan Giant Star Technology Co., Ltd.
Bank of China Limited Hainan Branch
China Construction First Group Corporation Limited
Hainan Haiyao Co., Ltd.
Hainan Airport Infrastructure Co., Ltd.
Hainan Equity Exchange Co., Ltd.
Hainan Free Trade Port Construction Investment Fund Co., Ltd.
Hainan Finance and Investment Group Co., Ltd.
China Development Bank Corpration Hainan Branch
Hainan Haijin Securities Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd.
Hainan Financial Holdings Co., Ltd.
Office of Hainan Venture Capital Guidance Fund Management Committee
Hainan Branch of China Great Wall Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Hainan Provincial Department of Transportation
Haikou Jiangdong New Area Administration
PenYao E. P
China Cinda Asset Management Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Branch
Gezhouba Group Co., LTD.
China Cinda Asset Management Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Branch
Shanghai Construction Engineering Group
Longfor Group
Phoenix media
Gemdale Corporation
Work highlights
- Represented North Industries Group Red Arrow Co., Ltd. in misrepresentation lawsuits.
- Represented Guoneng Yinglite Energy and Chemical Group Co in a series of acquisition and asset transaction-related disputes.
- Representing Jiangsu Tourism Group in a dispute over control of China United Travel.
Beijing DaHui Lawyers
Fielding ‘experts in international dispute resolution‘, Beijing DaHui Lawyers‘ recent experience includes several appellate and retrial cases, as well as proceedings before the Supreme People’s Court. Recently, the practice has also acted in litigation involving the US, Hong Kong, the Cayman Islands, Japan and Brazil, among other jurisdictions. The team is jointly led by Xing Wan, a specialist in disputes concerning investments, finance, corporate law, product liability, trade secrets, and real estate and construction; Arthur Ma, who is particularly active in cross-border disputes and the enforcement of foreign arbitration awards; and commercial disputes practitioner Owen Yang. Also key to the firm’s offering, Joy Wang maintains an active practice in IP and unfair competition disputes; Edward Lu acts for both Chinese and multinational clients in cross-border disputes; and Yi Dai assists with litigation proceedings involving a range of jurisdictions. Brian Lin and Hui Wu are experienced counsels.
Practice head(s):
Xing Wan; Arthur Ma; Owen Yang
Other key lawyers:
Edward Lu; Joy Wang; Yi Dai; Brian Lin; Hui Wu
Testimonials
‘Experts in international dispute resolution.’
‘Edward Lu and Brian Lin are both knowledgeable in international dispute resolution. They are very dedicated to exploring different options and formulating various strategies for clients.’
Key clients
Aether Plaza
Arcadia
Assa Abloy
Boeing
CBS
CECEC
China Credit Trust
China Huadian Group Cleaning Energy Co., Ltd.
China Security
CITIC Construction
Elsevier Limited
Fadima Medical Technology
Filmko Film
First Brands Group
GE (China) Co. Ltd. (General Electric)
Giuseppe Zanotti S.p.A.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
HT Cathy Investment Management Co. Ltd.
Huarong Overseas Chinese Asset Management Co
Jinmao
John Deere
Lejiate Real Estate
Louis Dreyfus
Petro-Cyberworks Information Technology Co
Philips (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Reed Business Information Limited
Reed Exhibitions (China) Co., Ltd.
RELX Group
Rongjun (Zhuhai) Investment Management Partnership
SAIF Partners
Shengdian Real Estate
Suzhou Suwang
Tesla
Tianming Real Estate
Trammo (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
Wanxiang Trust
WorldQuant
Xinghao Film
Xinxing Pipes
Work highlights
- Representing bond underwriter China Securities in appeal proceedings.
- Representing Hewlett Packard in an appeal after it lost a major case and was ordered to pay several million Renminbi.
- Representing a large, state-owned credit management service provider in the retrial of a securities-related dispute.
Commerce & Finance Law Offices
‘One of the most professional law firms in China‘, Commerce & Finance Law Offices‘s dispute resolution practice routinely acts for Chinese central and state-owned enterprises, listed companies and multinationals in major disputes. Among the firm’s several experienced practitioners, Hongji Li is a highly regarded litigation and arbitration specialist; Xiangyu Chen‘s experience includes hundreds of complex litigation and arbitration cases; and Qiang Cui, who is ‘the best choice for complex matters‘, handles cases concerning equity and debt investments, commercial real estate, international trade, IP and unfair competition. The team further strengthened its commercial litigation offering with the hire of Zhao Li who joined from Global Law Office in November 2023. Also key to the group, Fu Chen is an expert in commercial litigation, arbitration, and defence-side economic criminal cases; Mingtao Chen acts in IP disputes; Amin Li assists with cases concerning insider trading, illegal information disclosures and market manipulation; and Hao Yu acts for financial institutions, listed companies and private equity funds in relation to corporate takeover and investment-related disputes.
Other key lawyers:
Hongji Li; Xiangyu Chen; Qiang Cui; Fu Chen; Mingtao Chen; Amin Li; Hao Yu; Zhao Li
Testimonials
‘One of the most professional law firms in China.‘
‘Compared with other law firms, the firm does a better job of combining litigation and non-litigation. Most of its partners have professional knowledge and experience in both areas, which makes the solutions they provide more enforceable.‘
‘Has attracted many young talents and young partners, making the entire law firm even more vibrant.‘
‘Compared with other firms, the most obvious feeling is that the professional knowledge and service are excellent.‘
‘Qiang Cui maintains stable collaborative relationships with clients.‘
‘Qiang Cui is the best choice for complex matters – he provides solutions that are not only legal and compliant, but also meet clients’ core needs.‘
Key clients
Beihai Hongtai Investment Co
Guochu Huijin Capital Management Co., Ltd.
Wanxiang Trust Co.
Qingdao Vanke Real Estate Co
Qingdao Jinxiu Jiye Real Estate Development Co
China Construction Bank
New China Trust Co., Ltd
MINSHENG SECURTIS
DAGONG GLOBAL CREDIT RATING CO.,LTD
Beijing Yiche Information Science And Technology Co., Ltd.
China National Offshore Oil Corporation
CNOOC Investment Holdings
CNOOC Finance Co
Shanghai Orient Appraisal Co., Ltd.
BDO China Shu Lun Pan Certified Public Accountants LLP
Shanghai City State Commercial Factoring Co
Zhejiang Reclaim Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Zhongxing Tianheng Energy Technology (Beijing) Co
Work highlights
- Represented an investor in a profit-guaranteed investment dispute concerning the M&A transactions of listed companies.
- Represented Vanke’s subsidiaries in disputes concerning the transfer of commercial properties.
- Acting for BDO China Shu Lun Pan Certified Public Accountants in a securities dispute involving misrepresentation allegations.
Global Law Office
‘A firm that can be trusted by clients‘, Global Law Office’s litigators are active before all levels of China’s people’s courts, including the Supreme People’s Court and its circuit courts. Recent disputes experience for the team includes acting in several high-end litigation cases on behalf of Fortune Global 500 multinational corporations, as well as securities companies, major asset management groups, and commercial and investment banks. The group is led by Jiuguang Zhao, whose experience encompasses multiple complex commercial contract disputes. The team further includes international arbitration specialist Yifeng Gao; Jingye Jiang, who acts for shipping companies, P&I clubs, insurance companies, import/export businesses, project contractors and manufacturers in their disputes; and Weiwei Gu, an expert in government investigations, particularly in relation to anti-corruption and antitrust issues. At of counsel level, Lu Jiang‘s practice covers civil and commercial disputes. Former joint practice head Zhao Li departed in November 2023.
Practice head(s):
Jiuguang Zhao
Other key lawyers:
Yifeng Gao; Jingye Jiang; Weiwei Gu; Xiusong Xing; Kevin Wang; Ting Lei; Tim Yimin Liu; Yunjian Hou; Lu Jiang
Testimonials
‘A firm that can be trusted by clients.’
‘Excellent professionalism, trustworthy, and has a good sense of business.’
‘Understands clients’ needs.’
‘While possessing rich legal knowledge, they also have the ability to provide high-quality services in securities litigation.’
‘Excellent legal analysis abilities and court skills.’
‘In terms of case management, the team is very organised, and familiar with the progress and circumstances of hundreds of cases.’
‘Yunjian Hou responds quickly to the legal needs of clients, gives timely feedback, and comprehensively analyses issues, providing effective assistance to clients during their decision making.’
Key clients
Zhongzhi Enterprise Group and its subsidiaries
China General Technology (Group) Holding Co
China National Light Industrial Products IMP. & EXP. Group. CO.LTD
CITIC Securities Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Tianfu Bank Co., Ltd
HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited
Sichuan Tianfu Bank Co., Ltd
Work highlights
- Representing Zhongzhi Enterprise Group (and its subsidiaries) in ten cases against Zhejiang Tianma Bearing Group Co (and its affiliates), arising from equity beneficiary rights transfers and repurchases (among other issues).
- Acted for China National Light Industrial Products IMP. & EXP. Group in a series of litigation cases, including sales contract disputes.
- Represented MMD Group in company control disputes.
Han Kun Law Offices
‘A leading law firm in China‘, Han Kun Law Offices‘ sizeable commercial dispute resolution practice has a strong reputation in the market for company, corporate, equity and securities disputes, along with litigation over private equity and financial management conflicts. Other key areas of expertise range from disputes involving service contracts, finance, real estate and construction, to unfair competition, bankruptcies and administrative litigation, including cross-border cases. The group is jointly led by corporate control dispute specialist Eric Liu; Yang You, who focuses on asset management-related litigation; Vincent Sun, a commercial disputes expert who joined the practice following the firm’s merger with Shanghai Young-Ben Law Firm (where he was founding partner); ‘outstanding dispute resolution lawyer‘ Yaxing Zhang, who acts in disputes over investments, financings, loans, guarantees, and domestic and international trade; and Qiunan Sun, who represents large group companies, financial institutions, and central and state-owned enterprises. Other active litigators are Xianglin Chen and Feng Ye.
Practice head(s):
Yang You; Eric Liu; Vincent Sun; Yaxing Zhang; Qiunan Sun
Other key lawyers:
Xianglin Chen; Feng Ye; Baofu Li; Qimin Zhu; Jing Liu; Zhihan Zhao
Testimonials
‘A leading law firm in China that keeps abreast of currently hot legal issues. Also a leader in the industry in terms of using high-level technology.’
‘Strong professional abilities, solid theoretical foundations, and rich practical experience.’
‘Provides clients with practical solutions and litigation strategies.’
‘Responsibility, strong sense of service, and timely and effective communications.’
‘Jing Liu provides a very professional legal service – she has very practical experience and litigation skills, and is meticulous and patient.’
‘Yaxing Zhang offers very unique perspectives, which not only help clients to eliminate inappropriate evidence materials, but also dig out evidence that is beneficial to clients in relation to evidence submitted by the other party. He achieves highly commendable results. An outstanding dispute resolution lawyer.’
‘Yaxing Zhang has significant experience in handling cases.’
‘Zhihan Zhao’s professional ability is outstanding and her responses are timely.’
Key clients
Tianfeng Securities Co., Ltd.
Marco Systemanalyse und Entwicklung GmbH
Takeda
Emerson
Steamboat Ventures Asia, L.P.
Shanghai Heyi Kewen Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership)
Ningbo Taiji Environmental Protection Equipment Co., Ltd.
YingLi Energy (China) Company Limited
GuoXin Shenghua Information Technology Co., LTD.
China Equity Group
Dagong Global Credit Rating Co. Ltd.
Berjaya (China) Great Mall Recreation Centre Co., Ltd.
Peking University Resources Group Investment Co., Ltd.
Guizhou Moutai Winery Group Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Wuliangye Great World (Beijing) Trading Co., Ltd.
Sino-Maple (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented Garmin, a Swiss-domiciled multinational technology company, in litigation against Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Company.
- Represented Sino-Maple (Jiangsu) Co in litigation against a Chinese investment company and a Cambodian manufacturer.
- Represented Donghuan (Beijing) Property Management Co in a series of commercial disputes over an equity transfer guarantee.
Jingtian & Gongcheng
‘A leading domestic law firm with a first-class team‘, Jingtian & Gongcheng‘s multidisciplinary practice is experienced in a range of major commercial disputes, particularly in relation to trade, investments, private equity, venture capital, real estate and construction. The group also acts in litigation concerning securities, insurance, energy, IP, product liability, and banking and finance. The practice is co-led by Lei Wu, whose disputes experience encompasses energy, telecoms, real estate, automotive, healthcare, and finance-related cases; Bangwei Xu, whose track record includes a high volume of civil and commercial litigation, including enforcement cases; and New York and China-qualified litigation and arbitration specialist Chungang Dong. Other names to note are corporate and finance litigator Xinqian Li; Shiqi Sun, a specialist in disputes over securities, finance, project finance, and the relationship between businesses and governments; and company, contract and insurance disputes expert Yue Liu.
Practice head(s):
Lei Wu; Bangwei Xu; Chungang Dong
Other key lawyers:
Xinqian Li; Shiqi Sun; Yue Liu; Lingqin Wang; Kehua Zhang; Ye Fang; Shuzhou Zhao
Testimonials
‘Huge experience in managing difficult cases deftly and to clients’ very best advantage.’
‘Their experience in handling cases outside of China puts them streets ahead of many rivals in the market.’
‘Sensitive and careful litigation case handlers.’
‘Shuzhou Zhao is very calm, even under pressure.’
‘A leading domestic law firm with a first-class team.’
‘Provides comprehensive legal services. Outstanding expertise.’
‘Superb professional skills.’
Key clients
Luckin Coffee Group Co., Ltd.
Intel Corporation
MGI Group
Guangdong Province Navigation Group Co., Ltd.
CMA CGM S.A.
Leader Mutual Freight System (H.K.) Limited
SinCo Technologies Pte Ltd
Critical Care Diagnostics, Inc.
CITIC Securities Co., Ltd
Zhong De Securities Co., Ltd.
Aerospace Communications Holdings Co.,Ltd
Kangde Xin Composite Material Group Co., Ltd.
Peking University Founder Group Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Guangzhou Daily Media Co., Ltd.
Shanghai DZH Limited’s Directors, Supervisors and Executives
CLC Aircraft Leasing
Work highlights
- Represented Kangdexin Composite Material Group in an administrative investigation and securities fraud litigation.
- Represented Harvest Capital in litigation proceedings arising out of a value adjustment mechanism.
- Represented Zhong De Security in securities fraud litigation and administrative investigation procedures, arising from a disclosure violation.
JunHe LLP
Fielding ‘true experts in handling international dispute resolution‘, JunHe LLP‘s 90-plus-lawyer team acts at all levels of China’s courts. The practice acts for domestic and international clients in disputes over civil and commercial conflicts, IP issues, maritime law and administrative conflicts, as well as criminal matters and related civil actions involving corporate clients. It also assists with the recognition and enforcement of overseas arbitral awards in China. Among the department’s several experienced practitioners, Weining Zou is an expert in commercial, IP, product liability and international trade litigation; George Wang is ‘capable of handling the most complicated disputes‘; Leanne Zheng is a longstanding inbound and outbound dispute resolution specialist; and Jacky He‘s wide-ranging practice covers civil and commercial disputes, along with administrative litigation. Other names to note are Lei Wu, Qing Li, Rongnan Huang and Wen Zhang.
Practice head(s):
Weining Zou; George Wang; Lei Wu; Li Cai
Other key lawyers:
Leanne Zheng; Jacky He; Qing Li, Rongnan Huang; Wen Zhang; Wenhui Cui
Testimonials
‘True experts in handling international dispute resolution and quick in responding.’
‘JunHe provides quality dispute resolution legal services.’
‘Qing Li understands clients’ needs and is able to grasp the crux of problems easily.’
Key clients
Kering
Goodyear
Johnson Controls
Baxter
JaguarLandrover
Walt Disney
Cisco
Adient
CGV China
Glencore
Work highlights
- Acted for a large state-owned bank in its successful dispute with a bankruptcy administrator over the cancellation of repayments for RMB560m.
- Acted for a Singapore trading company in a dispute with a Chinese company over purchase and sales contracts.
- Acted for Gree Electric Appliances in its administrative litigation against Aux Group for patent invalidation.
Tian Yuan Law Firm
With ‘strong trial skills and careful preparation‘, Tian Yuan Law Firm‘s dispute resolution practice is predominantly engaged in high-stakes domestic and international commercial litigation. The group’s litigation expertise covers equity investments, securities trading, non-performing asset claims and asset management plans. It is also active in disputes concerning IP rights, real estate, bankruptcies and labour law. The principal figures are founding partner Lihua Wang, whose disputes practice covers construction projects, equity issues, IP conflicts, enforcement work, and corporate and administrative litigation; Xiaodong Zhu, an expert in financial and equity investment conflicts, bankruptcy issues, and securities transactions disputes; and Chen Zhuo, who acts in state-owned asset transfer disputes, along with company, real estate and financial asset management-related litigation. The practice also features shareholder, financial securities and derivatives expert Yan Zhou; Li Qi, a specialist in capital markets and IP-related litigation; and Feng Yiming, who ‘wins a lot of cases‘.
Practice head(s):
Xiaodong Zhu; Li Qi
Other key lawyers:
Lihua Wang; Chen Zhuo; Yan Zhou; Li Qi; Feng Yiming; Wang Ze; Luo Qing; Li Tiansi; L iu Xiaoyan; Yan Hao
Testimonials
‘The fees are reasonable and the litigation efficiency level is high.’
‘Strong trial skills and careful preparation.’
‘Feng Yiming’s professional abilities and legal knowledge are solid, and he wins a lot of cases.’
Key clients
China Cinda Asset Management Co., Ltd.
CITIC Industrial Fund
CDB Capital Co., Ltd.
everyone insurance co., ltd.
Kunlun Trust Co., Ltd.
Hong Kong CDIB Fund
CITIC Guoan Group Co., Ltd.
American Tarzan Fund
China Construction Bank Head Office
Hua Chuang Securities Co., Ltd. (Hua Chuang Securities Co., Ltd.)
BVI Changan Shipping Holdings Corporation
Bohai Ferry Co., Ltd.
COSCO Shipping Container Lines Co., Ltd.
Hong Kong Standard Incorporation Limited
BVI FSN Enterprise Limited
China Shipping Shandong Logistics Co., Ltd.
China Shipping Group Logistics Co., Ltd.
Fuxin Del Auto Parts Co., Ltd.
Yihai Kerry Investment Co., Ltd. (Yihai Kerry Investment Co., Ltd.)
EL International Ltd
Wanxinda (Guangzhou) Technology Product Co., Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented Kunlun Trust in completing the notarisation of compulsory execution and creditors’ rights documents.
- Acted for a client in share repurchase-related litigation.
- Acted for a client in securities fraud disputes.
AllBright Law Offices
Shanghai-headquartered AllBright Law Offices‘ litigation team operates from over 20 offices throughout China, focusing on commercial disputes in the real estate, financial services, and mining and metals sectors. Wei Yue heads up the practice, which features Jianfeng Wang, an expert in disputes over contracts, finance, equity, investment funds, real estate, and construction; civil and commercial disputes specialist Jingming Liu; and Chanjuan Liu, whose practice includes banking and financial disputes, equity-related conflicts, liquidations, and labour law litigation. Also highly regarded, Yueming Zhang ‘does his very best to protect the rights and interests of clients‘.
Practice head(s):
Wei Yue
Other key lawyers:
Jianfeng Wang; Jingming Liu; Yueming Zhang
Testimonials
‘Established a strong competitive advantage and provides highly efficient and high-quality professional services for clients at home and abroad.’
‘Yueming Zhang is able to understand cases comprehensively. He does his very best to protect the rights and interests of clients in accordance with the law.’
Key clients
Excellence Group (Shenzhen) Real Estate Co., Ltd
Shaanxi Songri Real Estate Co., Ltd
Nanjing Nangang Iron and Steel Joint Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Qianhai Weishi Investment Center (Limited Partnership)
Shanghai Fosun Weishi Phase I Equity Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership)
Debang Securities Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Qianhai Weishi Investment Center (Limited Partnership)
China Great Wall Asset Management Co., Ltd. Hunan Branch
Zhuzhou Hongyu Real Estate Development Co., Ltd
AnJie Broad Law Firm
AnJie Broad Law Firm‘s ‘litigation team has a deep understanding of China’s laws and regulations‘. The group is regularly engaged to act in complex finance-related litigation, such as fund and equity transfer disputes, along with trust product and asset management cases. Insurance dispute resolution is also a particularly strong area for the firm. The practice’s leadership comprises commercial trial specialist Gao Ping; insurance disputes expert Xuelei Wang; Dan Zhang who focuses on commercial and financial cases; and Xumin Sun who ‘has a precise grasp of cases’ key legal issues‘. Jia Wan and Shanshan Wu also act in insurance-related litigation.
Practice head(s):
Ping Gao; Xuelei Wang; Dan Zhang; Xumin Sun
Other key lawyers:
Jia Wan; Shanshan Wu; Wei Cui
Testimonials
‘Familiar with the relevant laws and regulations of the insurance industry, and provides very professional services.’
‘Patient and meticulous, and able to respond to clients’ requirements.’
‘The dispute resolution and litigation team has a deep understanding of China’s laws and regulations.’
Key clients
China Nuclear Investment Co., Ltd.
PICC Property and Casualty Co., Ltd.
China Life Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd.
BOC Insurance Co., Ltd.
Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd.
China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd.
Sinosafe Asset Management Co., Ltd.
China Export & Credit Insurance Co., Ltd.
China United Property Insurance Co., Ltd.
Everbright Yongming Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Fude Sino Life Corp.
Generali China Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Huatai Property Insurance Co., Ltd.
Sedgwick China Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Trust Co., Ltd.
Taikang Life Insurance Group Co., Ltd.
Taiping General Insurance Co., Ltd.
Tianan Property Insurance Co., Ltd.
Tutwo (Xiamen) Outdoor Products Co., Ltd.
China Energy Group Ningxia Coal Industry Co., Ltd.
The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited
Ruili Airlines Co., Ltd.
China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. Beijing Branch
China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. Jinan Branch
Karroy Investment Co. Ltd.
China United SME Guarantee Corporation
Cornerstone International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Cinda Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Xiamen International Bank Co., Ltd. Beijing Branch
Bank of Shanghai Co., Ltd. Beijing Branch
Beijing Construction Machinery Asset Management Co.,Ltd.
Beijing Agricultural Investment Finance Leasing Co., Ltd.
Guodian Tianwei Kangbao Wind Energy Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Bestone Information Technology Co., Ltd.,
China Nuclear Tongchuang (Shanghai) Technology Development Co., Ltd,
Shanghai Juyin Information Technology Co., Ltd.,
China Energy Group Ningxia Coal Industry Co., Ltd.
The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited
China United SME Guarantee Corporation
Cornerstone International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Cinda Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Xiamen International Bank Co., Ltd. Beijing Branch
Bank of Shanghai Co., Ltd. Beijing Branch
Guodian Tianwei Kangbao Wind Energy Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Bestone Information Technology Co., Ltd.,
China Nuclear Tongchuang (Shanghai) Technology Development Co., Ltd,
Shanghai Juyin Information Technology Co., Ltd.,
Work highlights
- Represented China Nuclear Investment Co., Ltd. in a financial loan contract dispute before Beijing Fourth Intermediate People’s Court and Beijing High People’s Court.
- Represented PICC Property and Casualty Co., Ltd. Yantai Branch in an import and export credit insurance contract dispute before the Supreme People’s Court.
- Represented China Re Asset Management Co in an enforcement case.
Dacheng Law Offices
‘Especially good at handling heavyweight and complex litigation‘, Dacheng Law Offices also has notable experience in enforcement work. The team’s track record includes successfully representing domestic and foreign clients in civil, commercial and administrative litigation, as well as disputes involving major domestic and foreign industries. Led by Beijing-based civil and commercial disputes specialist Tao Li, the team includes Summit Chen, whose wide-ranging practice encompasses commercial dispute resolution; Huixiao Han, who acts in finance, real estate, construction and corporate disputes, as well as matters involving non-performing asset disposals; and Yanqing Li, an expert in financial and asset management cases.
Practice head(s):
Tao Li
Other key lawyers:
Summit Chen; Huixiao Han; Yanqing Li; Daniel Wei; John Zou
Testimonials
‘Especially good at handling heavyweight and complex litigation.’
‘Flexibly applies solid legal theories when dealing with practical problems.’
‘Analyses legal facts with systematic thinking and resolves problems.’
Guantao Law Firm
Covering both domestic and international litigation, Guantao Law Firm
‘s specialisms range from investment and equity disputes, to financial crime and commercial and financial fraud cases. Other areas of strength are IP infringements, general torts, international trade and real estate disputes. The firm’s litigation and arbitration offering is led by Shaosong Sun, a longstanding expert in commercial dispute resolution, corporate restructuring and antitrust work. Providing key support, Dequan Li‘s experience includes cases before the Supreme People’s Court, and Yi Lyu acts in disputes concerning company law, profit distributions, equity transfers, contracts and liquidations.
Practice head(s):
Shaosong Sun
Other key lawyers:
Dequan Li; Yi Lyu; Frank Huang; Zhe Deng
Key clients
China Huarong Asset Management Co., Ltd. Beijing Branch
HKC (Shanghai Guangtian) Holdings Ltd.
Hong Kong Construction (China) Engineering Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Hengyuan Enterprise Development Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Qianyuan Investment Partnership (limited partnership)
Western Trust Co., Ltd.
CITIC Securities
Yango Group Co., Ltd.
Beijing Huarong Infrastructure Investment Co., LTD.
Beijing Huarong Comprehensive Investment Co., LTD.
Financial Street Holdings Co., LTD
Sinolink Securities Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Dayin Xisheng Film Co. LTD.
Shanghai Sales Branch of China National Petroleum Corporation
Work highlights
- Represented China Huarong Asset Management Co., Ltd. Beijing Branch in 11 litigation and enforcement cases over non-performing financial claims.
- Acted for HKC (Shanghai Guangtian) Holdings and Hong Kong Construction (China) Engineering Co in a complex breach of contract case.
- Acted for Shanghai Pharmaceutical Co in a sales agreement dispute.
Hylands Law Firm
With ‘strong business capabilities‘, Hylands Law Firm‘s dispute resolution team is particularly active in disputes involving real estate, banking and finance, securities, construction and engineering. The team is co-led by Liu Hong, whose clients include group enterprises, public institutions, industry associations, foreign joint ventures and financial institutions; Yipeng Jia, a specialist in disputes involving company shares, private equity, derivatives, construction, real estate and IP; and Fu Xiye, whose practice takes in new energy-related litigation. Other key practitioners include Li Wenting, who ‘understands clients’ objectives very well‘; finance and international trade litigation expert Jiang Qi; and commercial litigation specialist Xu Yu.
Practice head(s):
Liu Hong; Yipeng Jia; Fu Xiye
Other key lawyers:
Li Wenting; Jiang Qi; Xu Yu; Mu Fei; Guo Wei; Yu Fang
Testimonials
‘The team members have strong business capabilities and cover a wide range of professional fields, which meet various business needs.’
‘Li Wenting has strong communication skills, understands clients’ objectives very well, and uses her professional abilities to serve the client.’
Key clients
Ping An Bank Co., Ltd
Shanxi Yulian Industrial Co., Ltd
China Merchants Bank
Zhengzhou Jinzhou Water Affairs Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Dongfang Xiaoweixing Equity Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership)
Hubei Xiangli Assets Management Co., Ltd.
Tahone Investment Management (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
Xinyi Investment Management Consulting (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
Suzhou Gold Mantis Construction Decoration Co., Ltd.
Tahone Investment Management (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
Global Sparkle Holding X Limited
PACIFIC ALLIANCE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (HK) LIMITED
China Construction Second Engineering Bureau Ltd.
Beijing Xingfuhengyuan Investment Management Co., Ltd
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
Beijing Muzhenliao Fashion Co., Ltd.
Zhongzhi Enterprise Group
Tianjin Teda Group Co., Ltd
Beijing Lianjia Real Estate Brokerage Co., Ltd
Shell Housing (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd
Legend Holdings Corporation
Glodon Company Limited
Zhongke Shengchuang (Qingdao) Electric Co., Ltd
Zhuzhou Times New Material Technology Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Hewang Electric Co., Ltd
CSIC Motor Technology Co., Ltd
Taiyuan Heavy Industry Co., Ltd
Shandong Shuangyi Technology Co., Ltd
Foster’s New Energy Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
Chongqing Gearbox Co., Ltd
China Suntien Green Energy Corporation Limited
Jincheng Tongda & Neal
Representing international and domestic clients, Jincheng Tongda & Neal’s dispute resolution practice routinely handles international business disputes before foreign and local courts. Its recent experience includes successfully settling several international commercial disputes in the US courts. Managing partner Chen Yang is a commercial disputes specialist; Yong Wang handles cases involving IP law, as well as civil and commercial law matters; and the practice of litigation expert Zhen Zhao additionally includes compliance and government regulations work. Other active litigators include IP disputes practitioner Zhenzhong Yang and counsel Guo Shuai, whose career includes working at the People’s Court.
Practice head(s):
Chen Yang
Other key lawyers:
Yong Wang; Zhen Zhao; Zhenzhong Yang; Hongmin Zhou; Guo Shuai
Key clients
Guangzhou Juanxing Business Service Co., Ltd.
Kangdexin Composite Material Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Xinbi Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Country Garden (Shanghai) Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
Yonggang CHEN, Yuncheng JT Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Jiushengcheng Waterproof Material Co., Ltd.
Shenyang Jiushengcheng Economic Trade Co., Ltd.
1955 Capital Fund I GP LLC
1955 Capital China Fund GP LLC
Yancheng Shanda Yuanfeng Equity Investment Partnership
Ruida Fakao Education Co., Ltd
Inner Mongolia Hengfeng Group
bilibili
Shenzhen Hua’er Blooming Company
Shandong New World Rubber Technology Co., Ltd
Bothwell
Work highlights
- Represented Guangzhou Juanxing Business Service Co., Ltd. in an equity transfer contract dispute with Shaanxi Kaixin Electronic Engineering Co., Ltd., Shaanxi Wanhe Industrial Development Co., Ltd., Shaanxi Wanhe Investment Co., Ltd. and Shaanxi Ronghe Tianrui Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
- Acted for Kangdexin Composite Material Group Co., Ltd. in its contract dispute with Kangde Investment Group Co., Ltd. and Bank of Beijing Co., Ltd.
- Acted for Shanghai Xinbi Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., and Country Garden (Shanghai) Real Estate Development Co in a business loan dispute.
Llinks Law Offices
Llinks Law Offices‘s lawyers are experienced in a range of finance, investment and business disputes. Practice head Peiming Yang acts for multinational corporations, private companies, and foreign-invested and state-owned enterprises in major litigation; and James Wang is noted for internet-related cases. The next line of active practitioners includes commercial dispute resolution expert Mark Zhang; Wenjun Cai, who acts in disputes concerning asset management, private funds and construction, along with debt collection, international sales of goods and foreign investments; and Jason Zhang, whose track record includes representing financial institutions in a high volume of litigation cases.
Practice head(s):
Peiming Yang
Other key lawyers:
James Wang; Mark Zhang; Wenjun Cai; Jason Zhang
Testimonials
‘Very professional, dedicated and efficient, especially in the field of dispute resolution.’
‘The opinions and suggestions given during cases always hit the nail on the head.’
‘The team is very diverse, which can meet the needs of different businesses. The firm is not only equipped with dispute resolution lawyers, but also investment and financing lawyers that can analyse cases from different angles.’
‘They solve cases and provide clients with comprehensive services.’
‘Very professional and efficient, the fees are fair and transparent, and the team maintains frequent communication with clients, allowing clients to understand the progress of cases.’
Key clients
SHZQ Futures Co. Ltd
Orient Securities Company Limited
Shanghai Kaibao Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited
Shanghai Tianlin Road Sub-branch of Bank of China Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acted for Orient Securities Company in a dispute over stock-pledged repo transactions with Shanghai Zhonglu Group Co.
- Acted for Caitong Fund Management Co in civil law compensation cases involving alleged securities market-related false statements.
- Acted for Dacheng Innovative Capital Management Co in a contractual dispute with Beijing Zhongzhi Fund Sales Co.
Chance Bridge Law Firm
Chance Bridge Law Firm‘s dispute resolution practice covers litigation involving securities, shareholder disputes, contractual issues and construction projects. It also assists with disputes concerning banking and finance transactions, distressed asset disposals, IP, and bankruptcies and reorganisations. The team is co-led by disputes specialists Qiang Ye, Yuxiang Hu and Xiaomin Zheng.
Practice head(s):
Qiang Ye; Yuxiang Hu; Xiaomin Zheng
Other key lawyers:
Sizhe Huang; Feifei Yang
Key clients
China Construction Bank
COFCO Group
CITIC Securities
China Minsheng Bank
China Huarong Asset Management Co., Ltd.
COFCO Trust
Galaxy Jinhui Asset Management Co., Ltd.
China Fortune International Trus
China Zhongshan Securities
China-Conflux Insurance Company
Beijing Branch of Industrial Bank Co., Ltd.
Hongxin Security Co
Work highlights
- Representing AVIC Trust in a dispute over a pledge contract for certificates of deposit.
- Acted for Fujian Sanxin Group in a financial loan-related lawsuit.
- Representing Zhongshan Securities in a series of securities misrepresentation cases.
DeHeng Law Offices
Dispute resolution is a core area of expertise for DeHeng Law Offices, which is ‘good at handling complex issues across different legal systems‘. The practice routinely handles major domestic and international cases at every court level. Changbin Chen, Junqi Wang, Huanghe Xiao, Fang Yan and Enhui Wang jointly head the department.
Practice head(s):
Changbin Chen; Junqi Wang; Huanghe Xiao; Fang Yan; Enhui Wang
Other key lawyers:
Xiao Guo
Testimonials
‘Clients are very satisfied with its level of professionalism.’
‘Solid legal background and great level of business thinking.’
‘Xiao Guo stands out for his strong levels of professionalism, smooth communications, and pleasant cooperation.’
‘Xiao Guo is able to put forward novel legal opinions.’
‘Xiao Guo has excellent professional abilities and a strong sense of responsibility.’
‘A law firm that is highly trustworthy.’
‘Good at handling complex issues across different legal systems and reasonable fees.’
‘The team’s performance level is very high.’
Key clients
Zhongbo Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Hanxin Culture and Art Development Co., Ltd.
Shanxi High-tech Huaye Electronic Group Co.,Ltd.
HONG-ZI Medical And Pharmaceutical Emergency Security Platform Co., Ltd.
Agricultural Bank of China Limited
Beijing Quancheng Wealth Investment Management Co., Ltd.
Shougang Changzhi IRON& Steel Co., Ltd.
China CITIC BANK Corporation Limited
Xiong’an New Area Party and Mass Work Department
Shenzhen Meidafei Investment Development Co., LTD
Zhaoqing Gaoyao Jintao Industrial Park Development and Construction Co., Ltd
Shaanxi Broadcast & TV Network Intermediary (Group) Co., Ltd.
Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum (Group) Co., Ltd.
Shaanxi Yuhang Technology Industry Co., Ltd.
Yanan University Xianyang Hospital Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Handled a high-value, white-collar crime case.
- Acted in multiple cases involving duty-related crimes.
- Assisted a large coal industry company with retrieving huge losses.
FenXun Partners
Litigation is a key strength for FenXun Partners; the team, which also includes former members of the judiciary and regulators, is experienced in litigation at every level of the People’s Courts. Practice head and commercial dispute resolution specialist Honghuan Liu is well known for IP and trade secrets disputes.
Practice head(s):
Honghuan Liu
Other key lawyers:
Zhou Xi
Testimonials
‘The team understands clients’ needs, is familiar with clients’ business, and can provide them with customised services.’
‘Responds quickly and has strong professional capabilities. It is especially trustworthy when solving difficult problems and major cases, and can withstand pressure, while providing a professional service.’
Hai Run Law Firm
Hai Run Law Firm’s litigation practice ranges from civil and commercial disputes to government and regulatory cases. The group’s experience includes appeals before the Supreme Court and high people’s courts, in addition to cases before China’s intermediate people’s courts and primary people’s courts. Beijing-based Mei Fang is practice head.
Practice head(s):
Mei Fang
Other key lawyers:
Jinlong Zhou
Key clients
Agricultural Bank of China
Industrial Bank
The Export-Import Bank of China
CRRC Logistics Co., Ltd
Baoli Finance and Leasing Co, Ltd.
CITIC Trust
Kangda Law Firm
Delivering ‘very good results‘, Kangda Law Firm‘s litigation team is increasingly active in major civil and commercial disputes. The firm’s nationwide presence is also growing, further to its opening of new outposts in Chongqing, Hefei and Ningbo during 2022. Co-heading the team are Yan Lian, Rui Qiao and Lina Meng.
Practice head(s):
Yan Lian; Rui Qiao; Lina Meng
Other key lawyers:
Qingbo Chen; Wenxuan Lu; Jun Liu; Yu Xia
Testimonials
‘Delivers very good results.‘
‘Kangda’s legal team is very stable.‘
‘Has always maintained a high standard.‘
‘The lawyers have good coordination skills among themselves, are good at handling and responding to complex situations, and the timeliness of the feedback is also very satisfactory.‘
‘Strong perseverance in complex cases and extremely attentive.‘
‘Wenxuan Lu is very reliable, friendly, humble, responsible and perseverant, and has strong English communication skills.‘
Key clients
China United Property Insurance Co., Ltd. Langfang Center Branch
Nanchang Quanfei Industrial Development Co
Zhuhai Ansjer Electronics Co
Hangzhou Weinian Brand Management Co
Shenmu County Coal Co., Ltd. Shenguang
Langji Real Estate Group Co., Ltd.
SOCOL Corporation Limited
Fushun Special Steel Co
Palm Eco-Town Development Co., Ltd.
Beijing Hotgen Biotech Co
Work highlights
- Acted for China United Property Insurance Co in a case involving continued enforcement liability insurance.
- Acted for Zhuhai Ansjer Electronics Co in a patent infringement case.
- Acted in a complex case involving an ultra vires guarantee for the financing of PPP projects.
Merits & Tree Law Offices
Merits & Tree Law Offices‘ dispute resolution department predominantly acts in civil and commercial disputes, defence-side criminal matters, and administrative litigation involving financial management, capital markets, private equity, venture capital, M&A deals and real estate. The team is also experienced in cross-border disputes. Experienced partner Zheng Li heads up the practice.
Practice head(s):
Zheng Li
Key clients
People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Natural Resources
China Petrochemical Corporation
China Resources Co
Member enterprises of China Railway Corporation
Member enterprises of State Development And Investment Corporation
Member enterprises of China Railway Construction Corporation Limited
Member enterprises of China National Machinery Industry Corporation
Member enterprises of China National Building Material Company
China South Industries Group Co
Zhongchao Plate Making Design Co
Construction Management Office of the CMC Agency for Offices Administration
Member enterprises of Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co
Gemdale Corporation and its member enterprises
Member enterprises of Yankuang Group Co
China Railway 22th Bureau Group Co
Work highlights
- Acted for the agent of the respondent to a loss recovery lawsuit.
- Acted in a dispute over a series of purchase and sales contracts.
- Acted in a dispute over the transfer of exploration rights.
TianTong Law Firm
Beijing-headquartered boutique TianTong Law Firm focuses exclusively on commercial dispute resolution, particularly banking and construction litigation. Practice head Zhengyu Xin acts in disputes over commercial contracts, investments, finance guarantees, and real estate development and construction. Former partners Huafang Zhu, Hao Li and Feng Wang all recently departed the firm.
Practice head(s):
Zhengyu Xin
Testimonials
‘Well-known for being very good at resolving complex commercial disputes.’
‘The team is highly specialised, and they respond in a timely, high-quality and efficient manner.’
‘In recent years, their service capabilities have become even more comprehensive. The time, energy and effort they spend on a case is far higher than the general industry average.’
Key clients
Shenzhen Vanke Development Co
Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Yitian Group Co
Xi’an Anju Construction Management Group Co
Hutchison Whampoa Real Estate (Nanjing) Co., Ltd
Jiangsu Shagang Group Co., Ltd
China-Africa Development Fund
Jiangsu Suzhong Construction Group Co., Ltd
Huaihua Hongyu Real Estate Co., LTD
China Sixth Metallurgical Construction Co.