Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is routinely mandated for major China-related commercial litigation. In Beijing, Xiao Liu represents China-based companies and individuals in cross-border litigation, arbitration, and government enforcement actions; and Miao Xu focuses on commercial litigation, arbitration and internal investigations. Shanghai-based Haiyan Tang acts for China-based companies in cross-border litigation and arbitrations; and Qiqi Wei’s caseload covers litigation, international arbitration and defence-side white-collar matters. Over in Hong Kong, John Rhie heads the international arbitration practice in Asia; while Hong Kong and New York-based Carey Ramos focuses on cross-border disputes and media and technology matters. Notable growth for the team includes the raising of Beijing-based Yixuan Zhu, who is experienced in commercial and IP disputes, to partner in December 2023.
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‘QE is an experienced team. Clients appreciate the support they provide. In terms of execution, they are always very organised.’
‘Very professional team and very dedicated.’
‘Solid professional ability and thorough understanding of business objectives.’
‘The strongest team for US litigation. Their litigation strategy is very targeted and their legal documents are very convincing.’
‘Haiyan Tang has a strong background in biotech and knows the field really well. Very professional.’
‘Xiao Liu is the best lawyer around for combining the actual situation in China with the laws of the United States. He understands the needs of clients and conveys them to the American team. With him, clients almost don’t need to contact the American team directly in-house, which is a time-saving, worry-free and labour-saving communication method.’
Key clients
- Didi Global
- Shein Technology
- Roadget Business
- Ningde Amperex Technology
- Landbridge Port Services (Hong Kong)
- IEIT Systems
- Zhejiang Lingdi Digital Technology Co
- Transpire Bio
- Adcentrx
- Adcentrx
- Multi-Choice Realty
- BlueCity Holdings
Work highlights
Obtained a jury trial win for Ningde Amperex Technology in its lawsuit against Zhuhai CosMX Battery Co for infringement of three ATL patents for lithium ion battery technology.
Defending Shein Technology and Roadget Business PTE against various claims, including antitrust, copyright infringement, trade secrets and tortious interference, which were brought by Whaleco in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
Defended BlueCity Holdings against parallel shareholder class actions, which alleged that BlueCity’s IPO registration statements contained misrepresentations and misleading information.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Qiqi Wei
Practice head
Xiao Liu; John Rhie; Haiyan Tang; Yixuan Zhu; Carey Ramos
Other key lawyers
Qiqi Wei; Stella Zhang