Fangda Partners has ‘rich experience’ in handling international arbitration cases, however the group is equally strong at advising on domestic arbitration matters. Core areas of strength for the team include intellectual property, finance and construction matters. Nuo Ji is active in construction, real estate, and insolvency disputes; he co-heads the practice with Hong Kong-based Peter Yuen and cross-border dispute expert Helen Shi. Daniel Huang is a key contact for arbitration cases concerning international trade issues. Other key practitioners to note include Yanhua LinYang Liu, who handles tech and energy sector disputes, and Sijia Li, who brings expertise in private equity matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very diligent and pleasant to work with. The team is very knowledgeable about the market.’

  • 'The team has obvious advantages in handling dispute resolution, compliance and other issues. The lawyers have rich experience and comprehensive professional skills, especially in handling international arbitration cases.'

  • 'Yang Liu can provide the most practical and feasible legal solutions, and his legal opinions are always to the point.'

  • ‘This is a team that has consistently delivered outstanding results, not only because of their strong technical capabilities, but also due to their exceptional work ethic and practical, solution-driven approach. They are highly responsive and quick to engage on complex matters with clarity and insight. One of their key strengths lies in their willingness to consider a wide range of legal and strategic angles, and to brainstorm collaboratively until the right approach is found.’

  • 'Fangda's Arbitration Team represents cases in major global arbitration institutions (ICC, HKIAC, SIAC, etc.) as well as in China. They are skilled at handling disputes involving multiple jurisdictions and high value, and is widely considered one of the top teams in China.'

  • 'Yanhua Lin and the team possesses highly efficient case management and legal analysis capabilities, making them among the most outstanding teams I've worked with. They have accumulated extensive experience in areas such as financial derivatives, equity investment earn-out agreements, and cross-border M&A defaults, enabling them to make timely and forward-looking judgments when handling similar cases.'

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Yanhua Lin
Helen Shi

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Sijia Li
Yang Liu

Practice head

Nuo Ji; Helen Shi; Peter Yuen

Other key lawyers

Daniel Huang; Yanhua Lin; Sijia Li; Yang Liu