The dispute resolution, international projects and corporate department at King & Wood Mallesons is well-versed in a wide range of WTO and trade issues. The team has extensive experience advising on WTO dispute settlements, trade remedy investigations and treaty negotiations on behalf of the Chinese Government. Xinyu Liu has particular expertise in export controls, sanctions and customs matters. Cheng Liu undertakes trade remedy investigations, representing Chinese exporters and multinational companies in US, EU and Chinese-initiated investigations. Zhenghao Li specialises in WTO dispute settlements and routinely acts for the Chinese Government. Xiaopeng Feng is a key contact for customs and trade compliance issues while Yunfeng Jing advises on both international sanctions and Chinese anti-sanction laws. Jin Xiao and Chang Su are also recommended.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team has been highly professional and very attentive to all of our needs and always demonstrated both professionalism as well being pragmatic.’
  • ‘Superior responsiveness and support.’

Key clients

  • Solutia Therminol Co., Ltd., Suzhou
  • Bolid Jewelry (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

Provided legal services to Bolid Jewelry (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. The company faced a comprehensive customs audit and potential referral to anti-smuggling authorities due to suspected imbalances in its processing trade manual imports.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Jin Xiao
Jin Xiao
Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Xinyu Liu
Xinyu Liu
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Chang Su
Chang Su
Other key lawyers

Xinyu Liu; Zhenghao Li; Xiaopeng Feng; Yunfeng Jing; Jin Xiao; Chang Su