Dispute Resolution (PRC Firms)

Global Law Office houses a deep bench of practitioners with experience handling a wide range of domestic and overseas litigation and arbitration matters. It has notable knowledge of the asset management and securities markets. The team is well known for its experience representing clients before all levels of court including the Supreme People's Court. The firm is also notable for representing clients before various arbitral tribunals, including CIETAC, HKIAC, CICC, the ICC and the SCC. It counts major state-owned enterprises, listed companies and foreign corporations among its clients, such as MMD Group, CITIC Securities and Zhongzhi Enterprise Group. Global Law Office is prominently active on cross-border dispute resolution cases, thanks to its international reach and network.

"Global Law Office have business awareness and are able to quickly understand the industry characteristics and business models of the client."

"The team adopts different defence techniques according to different situations to achieve the results expected by clients to the greatest extent."

Global Law Office acted for China National Light Industrial Products Import and Export Group in a series of contract disputes before various levels of court.

Gao Yifeng is regarded as a senior practitioner in the arbitration space. In addition to his expertise in shipping law disputes, he provides advice on commercial contract-related issues.

Xing Xiusong is highly skilled at handling international arbitration cases, and he is frequently sought after by domestic and international corporate clients as well as government agencies for disputes relating to investment and financing. He represents clients before various arbitral institutions including the ICC, CIETAC and HKIAC.

Niu Lei's expertise in the maritime and corporate areas draws mandates from domestic and foreign entities. He offers advice on litigation and arbitration, representing clients at all levels of court and before SHIAC and CIETAC. "Niu Lei has rich litigation experience and profound professionalism. He covers a wide range of areas and considers everything for his clients."

Gu Weiwei is a litigator who offers strength in commercial disputes for clients from the technology, manufacturing and financial services sectors. He has notable knowledge in healthcare and employment issues.

Liu Yimin enters the rankings this year following market endorsement. He exhibits strength in handling cross-border corporate disputes which sees him representing clients in international arbitration cases. "Liu Yimin is capable of receiving and capturing our demands and needs well, based on his appreciation of our unique situation." "He bears our long-term needs in mind, gives strategic and practical advice, understands and uses people's strengths and weaknesses, and combines it all into a solution."