Wildcat Law

Corporate, Commercial and international arbitration

Associate Solicitor

John began his legal practice specialising in corporate and commercial, later expanding into dispute resolution, including international arbitration. Admitted to practice in both China and England & Wales, he is a dual-qualified lawyer with a nuanced understanding of the contrasts between the Chinese and English legal systems and legal practices, particularly in commercial investment and dispute resolution. This expertise allows him to promptly identify client concerns, deliver actionable advice, and simplify complex legal terminology. By navigating distinct legal frameworks, he provides practical solutions tailored to clients’ needs while protecting their interests across the UK and China.

Notable cases

Corporate and commercial

Advised Sichuan Energy Investment and Development Co., Ltd. for its IPO on Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Advised a natural gas energy company on its cross-border bidding-purchasing an asset of an American listed energy giant company. Advised a privately-owned energy giant (Zhongzhi Energy) on its investment in a Pb-Zn mine project. Advised a bank branch of ICBC on the compliance issue of a cross-border acquisition financing structure.

Commercial Litigation

Advised an energy construction company in a £ 20 million contract dispute with another construction company across proceedings at the Intermediate People’s Court, High People’s Court, and ultimately the Supreme People’s Court of China, securing a favourable judgment for the client. Advised a chemical group company in its guarantee contract dispute with a bank over £ 30 million in the Supreme People’s Court of China and obtained a favourable result for the client. Advised and represented a private client in an agency agreement dispute related to a mining purchase over £ 2 million, securing a favourable judgment for the client.

 

Practice areas

Corporate and commercial, cross-border investment and transaction, dispute resolution, private client, intellectual property.

English, Mandarin

Admitted as a practising lawyer in China (2015)

Admitted as a solicitor of England and Wales (2021)

Fudan University Law School, Master of Law

BPP Law School, PGDL (Commendation)

Arbitration Lab, London Summer Arbitration School