Restructuring & Insolvency
China
20 August 2025
Based across several cities, Zhong Lun Law Firm‘s insurance team works under the direction of Richard Zeng, handling coverage disputes, subrogation litigation, insurance business formations, restructurings and insolvencies, and more, courting a client base comprising state-owned and private insurance and holding companies, and life, P&C, reinsurers, and domestic and international insurance groups, among others. Another of the group’s capabilities is advising on regulatory and transactional matters related to insurance fund utilisation, an area where Jieli Li leads. Coverage litigation specialist Jingtao Liu is a key figure in the team, as is Jun Ye.
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Testimonials
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- 'Jingtao Liu and his team possess extensive practical experience in insurance and maritime law, having handled numerous cases and earned a strong reputation within the industry.'
- 'Beyond legal expertise, the team possesses a deep understanding of industry operations and commercial logic, enabling them to anticipate risks and respond efficiently during dispute resolution. They are a truly trustworthy team.'
- 'Jingtao Liu's approach to case handling is renowned for its meticulous rigour and relentless pursuit of excellence. Throughout his representation, he adheres to the principle of ‘exhausting every avenue’, delving deeply into case facts to identify breakthrough points.'
- 'Jingtao Liu's rigorous professional approach and relentless pursuit of excellence have earned him widespread recognition within the industry as an outstanding lawyer specialising in complex insurance disputes.'
Key clients
- Soochow Property and Casualty Insurance Company Limited
- Soochow International Development Group Co.
- ChinaLifeInsuranceCo., Ltd.
- China Life Property & Casualty Insurance Company Limited
- Taikang Insurance Group
- China United Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
- People’s Insurance Company (Group) of China Ltd.
- PICC Reinsurance Company Limited
- PICC Asset Management Co., Ltd.
- Taiping Capital Asset Management Company Limited
- Sunshine Life Insurance Corporation Limited
- China Post Life Insurance Company Limited
Work highlights
Advised Soochow Property and Casualty Insurance Company Limited on the establishment of a new property insurance company.
Advised China Life on its issuance of capital supplement bonds with a total amount not exceeding RMB35bn.
Advised CCB Life Asset Management Co., Ltd on its formation of an insurance Equity Investment Plan and investment in a well-known pharmaceutical company.
Practice head
Richard Zeng
Other key lawyers
Jingtao Liu; Jun Ye; Zhirui Liu; Xu Shen; Jieli Li