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Everbright Law Firm

Corporate/Commercial: Shanghai (PRC Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


Everbright Law Firm

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About

Provided by Everbright Law Firm

Everbright’s Corporate/Commercial practice advises clients throughout the business life cycle, from investment, establishment, governance and operations to transactions, disputes, restructuring and exit. The team handles corporate governance, commercial contracts, M&A and reorganisations, regulatory compliance and internal investigations, real estate and construction, complex litigation and arbitration, insolvency, out-of-court workouts, distressed assets and cross-border enforcement.

Clients include multinational and listed companies, state-owned and private enterprises, financial institutions, investors, insolvency practitioners and public-sector bodies across real estate, infrastructure, financial services, technology, manufacturing, logistics, education and consumer sectors.

The practice combines deep Shanghai market knowledge with multidisciplinary delivery and Mainland China–Hong Kong coordination. Recent highlights include obtaining Hong Kong recognition and assistance for the first Shanghai insolvency proceeding under the 2021 cooperation framework, leading to recovery of over HKD460 million in offshore assets; achieving full recovery of over RMB450 million for a domestic banking syndicate; and preserving the operation and value of major distressed commercial properties.

The team combines rigorous legal analysis, commercial judgement and practical execution through cross-practice and cross-office teams tailored to client objectives.

Industries (8)

  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Infrastructure and Urban Development
  • Financial Services
  • Manufacturing and Industrials
  • Retail, Consumer Goods and Hospitality
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Technology and Digital Economy
  • Energy and Chemicals

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial: Shanghai (PRC Firms) - China

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Everbright Law Firm is recognised for its expertise in contentious cases. The practice undertakes dispute cases in connection with loan agreements, IP infringements and construction projects. It is also well placed to represent clients in liquidation proceedings and restructuring matters. The firm attracts frequent instructions from Shanghai-based clients, including entities from real estate, medical devices, financial services and pharmaceutical sectors.

业务优势

光大律师事务所因其在争议解决领域的卓越专长而闻名。该所承办与贷款协议、知识产权侵权和建筑项目相关的纠纷案件,并在清算程序和重组事宜中拥有丰富的代理经验。该所的客户主要来自上海,涵盖房地产、医疗器械、金融服务和制药等行业。

Work Highlights

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  • Everbright Law Firm defended Zhejiang Taobao Network against a trade mark claim filed by Hanxu Company.

  • 光大律师事务所就上海韩旭化妆品有限公司提起的商标诉讼, 为浙江淘宝网络有限公司辩护。

Strengths

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  • The Everbright team is stable and experienced. They provide timely legal advice.

    Corporate/Commercial: Shanghai (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • They are able to grasp the essence of a problem and solve it efficiently, rather than scratching the surface or using a template answer to deal with all clients.

    Corporate/Commercial: Shanghai (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • 光大律师事务所团队稳定,经验丰富,给予及时意见。

    Corporate/Commercial: Shanghai (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • 该律所能够抓住问题的实质高效解决问题,而不是隔靴搔痒或者用一套模板应付所有客户。

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Yi Liu
    Band 4Yi Liu

    Yi Liu

    Liu Yi is a noteworthy restructuring and insolvency practitioner. Frequently serving as administrator, he can boast an impressive track record of major bankruptcies. He splits his time between Everbright's Shanghai and Hong Kong offices.

    刘毅律师是一位值得注意的重组和破产律师。他经常担任管理人,拥有令人印象深刻的重大破产处理记录。他在光大律师事务所的上海和香港办公室工作。

    • Liu Yi provides timely feedback and explains matters patiently and clearly. He has rich experience in handling related business.

      Corporate/Commercial: Shanghai (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • He is diligent and conscientious.

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    • 他勤勉尽责。

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    • 刘毅律师反馈及时,讲解耐心清晰,处理相关业务的经验丰富。

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Ranked Individuals at Everbright Law Firm (1)

China

Members

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  • Wilson Leung

  • Cary (Ziyuan) Chen

  • Alan (Jun) Xu

  • Yanhua Wu

  • Yan He

  • Ying Wang

  • Zhijun Mao

  • Hai Wu

  • David (Zhilei) Gao

  • Alan (Yunke) Gui

  • Jeffrey (Yafeng) Chen

  • Jian Chen

  • Yuwen Lu

  • Jason (Chen) Xu

  • Mingjie Zhang

  • Yifei Pang

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