Jingtian & Gongcheng‘s Guangzhou team is well-regarded for its expertise in maritime and shipping matters, encompassing international trade, civil and criminal claims, and cross-border disputes. In the Shenzhen office, Liujie Li advises on domestic and international share issuances, while Xuan Zhou focuses on cross-border commercial dispute resolution. In Guangzhou, Linming Jin is regularly instructed by governments on public-private partnerships in the construction sector. Kehua Zhang is a seasoned litigator, known for his broad capabilities across disputes involving commercial transactions, trade, and IP. Export controls and economic sanctions expert Bo Yang is called upon for both contentious and non-contentious international trade mandates. Pengfei Xu is the head of the Shenzhen office and Bangwei Xu leads the Guangzhou office.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Among the standout practitioners, Bangwei Xu combines over two decades of hands-on experience with unique insight into court dynamics and procedural strategy. Clients value his ability to take control of complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes and guide them toward favourable resolution—whether by litigation, arbitration, negotiation, or court-mediated settlement. He is not only technically excellent but also commercially pragmatic, helping clients align legal action with broader business objectives.’
- 'Compared to peers, Jingtian & Gongcheng demonstrates a highly effective 'Beijing–Shenzhen synergy,' offering strong coordination for cross-border mandates and South China-focused matters.’
- 'The team is particularly skilled in navigating complex projects within the Greater Bay Area, with a strong track record in private equity-related arbitration, corporate reorganisations, and insolvency matters. They have handled numerous high-stakes proceedings before the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA), HKIAC, Guangzhou Intermediate Court, and the Guangdong High People’s Court.'
- ‘Jingtian & Gongcheng’s Guangdong (Guangzhou and Shenzhen) regional practice distinguishes itself with its cross-disciplinary dispute resolution capabilities and extensive experience in investment disputes, restructuring, and shareholder conflicts.'
- ‘Mr. Xu is the primary lawyer I work with, and the breadth and depth of his dispute practice truly set him apart from his competitors.’
- ‘On my Guangzhou / Shenzhen-related matters, I primarily work with the team led by Bangwei Xu. In recent years, his team has welcomed new members with diverse specializations, enhancing both the depth and breadth of the practices covered.’
Work highlights
Advised Guming on its listing n Hong Kong.
Advised Alchip on its issuance of GDS on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Handled the filing with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) regarding the issuance of GDR and convertible bonds by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Kehua Zhang
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Bo Yang
Practice head
Pengfei Xu; Bangwei Xu
Other key lawyers
Liujie Li; Xuan Zhou; Linming Jin; Kehua Zhang; Bo Yang; Shuzhou Zhao; Bangwei Xu; Jian Hu; Kun Tong; Jing Chen, Jianlin Wang