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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)

Global Guide 2026 : China

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms) - China

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper's solid Hong Kong-based arbitration practice has a strong track record of advising Chinese companies on disputes relating to their outbound investments, leveraging the firm's extensive global network effectively in cross-border cases. It is able to handle cross-border mandates on behalf of companies headquartered in other Asia-Pacific jurisdictions, drawing on its overseas offices to offer a regionally coordinated service. The team has broad experience across multiple sectors including construction, industrial manufacturing, energy, tech and shipping.

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Strengths

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  • They are very familiar with international arbitrations conducted under popular institutional rules and well placed to advise both Chinese and foreign clients on international arbitration.

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  • I was very impressed with their ability to manage complex matters, with a good balance of number of team members across different levels of seniority and experience.

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  • DLA have expertise in dealing with complicated arbitration, and their diligent attitude and devotion impressed a lot.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ernest Yang
    Ernest Yang

    Ernest Yang

    Ernest Yang offers deep expertise in commercial arbitrations to a diverse clientele spanning the shipping, finance and technology sectors.

    • He's humble, smart and excellent in my opinion.

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    • Ernest is very respectable in every aspect.

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    • His arguments and cross-examination of the witness in the arbitration hearing are really impressive.

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  • Xiaoshan Chen
    Xiaoshan Chen

    Xiaoshan Chen

    Chen Xiaoshan is the DLA Piper China head of international arbitration and capably handles a range of CIETAC, HKIAC and London-seated arbitrations.

    • He's a decent, diligent professional who is very capable in case management.

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    • He is effective and highly commercial.

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    • He is very responsive, detail-oriented, quick-minded and very smart.

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    Ernest Yang

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    Xiaoshan Chen

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