Accolades
Testimonials
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‘The team of Shuzhou Zhao, Jian Hu and Bo Yang have huge experience in managing difficult cases deftly and to their clients' very best advantage. Their experience in handling cases outside of China puts them streets ahead of many rivals in the market. ’
‘Shuzhou Zhao is super calm under pressure. Jian Hu grafts hard whilst appearing calm and serene. Yang Bo is skilled in handling clients.’
‘Reliable, knowledgeable and willing to accommodate. They are my go-to firm and team to collaborate with, and I know I will always have the best team at hand when I go to them.’
‘I work with Kehua Zhang and his team. They are responsive, accommodating and keen to provide the right advice. They also give a good, sound and objective view when I seek out their counsel.’
‘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.’
‘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.’
‘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.'
'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.'
'Compared to peers, Jingtian & Gongcheng demonstrates a highly effective 'Beijing–Shenzhen synergy,' offering strong coordination for cross-border mandates and South China-focused matters.’
‘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.’
Work highlights
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