Rundong Liu

Export Control & Sanction, Arbitration, Enforcement

Dr Leo (Rundong) Liu is an expert in cross-border dispute resolution and risk management. Prior to joining DHH, he held positions in well-known arbitration institutions and law firms both domestically and internationally, served as Chief Representative of China for Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC). He has been employed by a number of Fortune 500 companies for long term legal service, adept at reaching clients' business objectives while achieving overall coordination of compliance and risk management.

He has led numerous high-profile government investigation cases, particularly in export controls & sanctions and anti-money laundering, accumulated extensive experience. He pioneered the integrated legal service encompassing standardized monitoring, compliance, risk control, response, lobby-support and dispute resolution for clients. Recognized for his expertise, he was listed by CHAMBERS & PARTNERS as Recommended Lawyer in Export Controls and Sanctions. In 2024, two cases led by his team on compliance with overseas investment as well as export controls & sanctions, were both selected by Xinhua (China’s dominating national media) as “Annual Legal Service Cases for Global Investment by Chinese Enterprises.”

He also successfully led litigation and arbitration cases with a total dispute in sum exceeding 10 billion RMB, and has appeared independently in international commercial arbitration and mediation cases. With the style flexible yet tough, he is well-versed in the rules and procedures of most well-known domestic and international arbitration institutions. He is adept at safeguarding client’s rights and interests while achieving the most favorable settlements. Famous for providing comprehensive cross-border enforcement services in complex cases such as enforce-ability investigation and criminal charge against transfer of enforceable assets and non-performance of valid judgement and awards, he has been recommended by his clients to be listed as the Elite Lawyer Most Recognized by General Counsels of Top Clients in 2023 and 2024.

Council Member of the China Society for World Trade Organization Studies (directly managed under Ministry of Commerce of China)

Council Member of the Beijing Council for Promotion of ADR

Executive President of the Weihai International Arbitration Court

Member of ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)

Listed Arbitrators and Mediators of more than 15 domestic and international institutions

Leo is invited as Research Fellow or Mentor at top law schools in China, including China University of Politics and Law, the People’s Public Security University, Shanghai University of Politics and Law, and Heilongjiang University etc.

He participated in legislation and research invited by major central authorities in China, including research on PRC Arbitration Law Revision and Anti-Foreign Sanction Law implementation, as well as local legal reform including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hainan, etc. He also actively participated as member of task forces of American Bar Association AML commission in comments and communication with relevant China authorities in legislation tasks.

He published over 20 professional research, reports and articles, covering China Daily (Overseas), Legal Daily, People’s Legal Journal, Lexis and Mondaq, etc.

Leo loves nothing more than having his children stay with him and take a nap enjoying sunshine together after lunch.