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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‘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.’
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