The international trade practice at Global Law Office is well-regarded for its wide compliance and dispute capabilities. The team is spearheaded by Shanghai-based Deming Zhao, Qing Ren and Frank Hang in Beijing. Zhao presides over the firm’s customs and trade compliance offering, frequently defending multinational companies in smuggling investigations, customs inspections and tariff classifications. Qing’s practice focuses on export control, economic sanctions and WTO agreements, while Hang oversees both inbound and outbound anti-dumping investigations. In Shenzhen, Keyou Wang is highly experienced in regulatory and compliance issues, such as ESG, export control and sanctions.
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‘Global Law is very practical and active.’
‘Frank Hang stands out and he advises clients in a practical way. ’
‘Global Law Office’s international trade and regulatory practice distinguishes itself through its deep sectoral expertise, responsiveness, and strategic understanding of cross-border trade dynamics, particularly in the context of investigations initiated by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in India.'
'Their ability to bridge legal and commercial, nuances especially when assisting Chinese producers and exporters is unmatched, and they consistently add tangible value to complex mandates that require coordination across jurisdictions.'
- 'What sets the team apart is their precision in handling voluminous data, their fluency in regulatory language, and their proactive approach to shaping legal strategy based on market trends.'
- 'They are not only adept at handling first-level investigations but also demonstrate strong appellate capabilities, with clear insights into likely regulator behaviour and key pressure points.'
Key clients
- China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC)
- Anglo-American Group
- Bosch
- ByteDance
- Johnson & Johnson,
- Dupont
- GSK
- Honeywell
- Mitsui
- Alibaba Group
- MINDRAY
- Goldwind
Work highlights
Legal Advice and Defense Work on Dutiable Issues of Technology License Royalties.
Criminal defense in customs Anti-smuggling investigation on HS code of food ingredients mixed with sugar.
Represented Pusan Cables & Engineering Co., Ltd in a U.S. anti-circumvention investigation against Aluminum Wire and Cable originating from Korea.
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Practice head
Deming Zhao; Qing Ren; Frank Hang
Other key lawyers
Keyou Wang