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Senior Statespeople

  1. Hongji Li
    S
    Hongji Li
    Commerce & Finance Law Offices (Tongshang)
    Commerce & Finance Law Offices (Tongshang) | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 16 Years Ranked

    Li Hongji is a pivotal figure at Commerce & Finance Law Offices. In addition to being known for his handling of commercial arbitration and litigation cases, he is lauded for his role as an arbitrator.

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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Ariel Ye
    E
    Ariel Ye
    King & Wood Mallesons
    King & Wood Mallesons | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 18 Years Ranked

    Ariel Ye has an exceptional reputation in the arbitration sphere. Her enviable expertise in cross-border arbitrated disputes, especially in matters concerning share transfers, energy projects and commercial agreement issues, remains pivotal to the practice's offering.

  2. Jialu Wang
    E
    Jialu Wang
    Commerce & Finance Law Offices (Tongshang)
    Commerce & Finance Law Offices (Tongshang) | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 16 Years Ranked

    Wang Jialu assists domestic clients with disputes relating to commercial and investment agreements. His enviable clientele features state-owned and private enterprises from the real estate and energy sectors.

  3. Lixia Zhang
    E
    Lixia Zhang
    Huamao & Guigu Law Firm
    Huamao & Guigu Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 4 Years Ranked

    Zhang Lixia is the director of Huamao & Guigu Law Firm. She is vastly experienced in handling disputes concerning foreign direct investment, financing, and construction and real estate before various arbitration institutions including CIETAC, HKIAC and the BAC. She is also an active arbitrator for domestic arbitral organisations such as CIETAC, the BAC and SHIAC.

  4. Shouzhi Zhang
    E
    Shouzhi Zhang
    King & Wood Mallesons
    King & Wood Mallesons | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 17 Years Ranked

    Zhang Shouzhi has accumulated considerable experience over the years and is particularly skilled in infrastructure projects. He is highly sought after by state-owned enterprises and international banks.

  5. Tao Huang
    E
    Tao Huang
    King & Wood Mallesons
    King & Wood Mallesons | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 6 Years Ranked

    Huang Tao leads the dispute resolution department at King & Wood Mallesons. He has vast experience in litigation and arbitration matters involving infrastructure and construction projects as well as investment disputes.

  6. Yifeng Gao
    E
    Yifeng Gao
    Global Law Office
    Global Law Office | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 18 Years Ranked

    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.

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Band 1

  1. Helen H Shi
    1
    Helen H Shi
    Fangda Partners
    Fangda Partners | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    Helen Shi remains a counsel of choice for many high-stakes arbitration and litigation cases, acting for clients from various sectors such as aviation and technology. She is well experienced in representing clients before all levels of domestic courts and various arbitral tribunals.

  2. Lijun Cao
    1
    Lijun Cao
    Zhong Lun Law Firm
    Zhong Lun Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked

    Cao Lijun is a top-drawer lawyer in the dispute resolution legal market. He remains a counsel of choice when it comes to high-stakes arbitration cases relating to corporate agreements and equity transfers, and acts for many domestic and international clients as well as state-owned enterprises before CIETAC, SHIAC, HKIAC and the ICC.

  3. Ning Fei
    1
    Ning Fei
    Hui Zhong Law Firm
    Hui Zhong Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    Fei Ning stands out for his expertise in the arbitration and litigation spaces. He is highly sought after for high-stakes disputes arising from corporate transactions and investments, and is often instructed by large domestic and international clients in the real estate, biotechnology and medical device sectors.

  4. Xiusong Xing
    1
    Xiusong Xing
    Global Law Office
    Global Law Office | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    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.

  5. Yuwu Liu
    1
    Yuwu Liu
    King & Wood Mallesons
    King & Wood Mallesons | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    Liu Yuwu is sought after for his expertise in handling litigation and arbitration proceedings, particularly in disputes relating to construction and infrastructure projects as well as M&A. He has notable experience in cases heard before SIAC, CIETAC and HKIAC.

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Band 2

  1. Arthur Dong
    2
    Arthur Dong
    JunHe LLP
    JunHe LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Arthur Dong comes recommended for his rich experience in arbitration. His skills in handling international arbitration cases, ICC and HKIAC matters in particular, attract regular mandates from foreign and domestic entities.

  2. Chungang Dong
    2
    Chungang Dong
    Jingtian & Gongcheng
    Jingtian & Gongcheng | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

    Dong Chungang is well recognised for the depth of his experience in litigation and arbitration. He has noteworthy expertise in cases heard before CIETAC, HKIAC and SIAC, representing an array of private and listed companies.

  3. Jessica Fei
    2
    Jessica Fei
    King & Wood Mallesons
    King & Wood Mallesons | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked

    Jessica Fei stands out for her representation of large domestic groups and SOEs in various disputes concerning financings and commercial agreements before the SCC, CEAC, SIAC and HKIAC. She is dual-qualified in the PRC and New York State, and has a focus on the energy sector.

  4. Wei Sun
    2
    Wei Sun
    Zhong Lun Law Firm
    Zhong Lun Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    Sun Wei has considerable expertise in arbitration cases relating to construction and infrastructure projects. He receives regular instructions from engineering groups and state-owned enterprises before international and domestic arbitration institutions.

3

Band 3

  1. Arthur Ma
    3
    Arthur Ma
    DaHui Lawyers
    DaHui Lawyers | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Arthur Ma specialises in international arbitration cases and has notable skills undertaking HKIAC and ICC cases. He represents foreign and domestic corporations from various industries such as energy and financial services.

  2. Fang Zhao
    3
    Fang Zhao
    Hui Zhong Law Firm
    Hui Zhong Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Zhao Fang is experienced acting on domestic and international arbitration cases relating to the sports, construction and energy sectors. She is called upon to handle cases before HKIAC, the ICC and the CAS.

  3. Huafang Zhu
    3
    Huafang Zhu
    Hui Zhong Law Firm
    Hui Zhong Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    Zhu Huafang represents clients from the real estate and construction, finance and energy sectors in arbitration cases before CIETAC, the SCIA and the BAC.

  4. Yongrui (Raymond) Zhu
    3
    Yongrui (Raymond) Zhu
    Dacheng Law Offices
    Dacheng Law Offices | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    Raymond Zhu has notable expertise in undertaking international arbitration cases. He is adept at handling a wide range of disputes, including issues stemming from EPC and energy projects as well as investment agreements and commercial contracts for corporate clients.

  5. Denning Jin
    Shanghai Wuqi Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Chao Yang
    4
    Chao Yang
    Haiwen & Partners
    Haiwen & Partners | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked

    Yang Chao is recognised for her representation in arbitration and litigation cases. Her expertise in trade and asset management continues to attract mandates from domestic clients. She is based in Haiwen & Partners' Beijing office.

  2. Chi Liu
    4
    Chi Liu
    JunZeJun Law Offices | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Liu Chi is best known for his deep experience in dispute resolution involving the sports, media and entertainment industries. He is a popular choice when it comes to high-profile arbitration cases and has represented well-known athletes and clients before domestic and international arbitration commissions including the CAS.

  3. Ke Hu
    4
    Ke Hu
    Jingtian & Gongcheng
    Jingtian & Gongcheng | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked

    Hu Ke has a notable practice in the domestic arbitration space. Additionally, he offers advice on cross-jurisdictional cases, such as those seated in SIAC and the ICC. His sector knowledge spans corporate, real estate and energy.

  4. Lei Niu
    4
    Lei Niu
    Global Law Office
    Global Law Office | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    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.

  5. Mei Zhang
    4
    Mei Zhang
    King & Wood Mallesons
    King & Wood Mallesons | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Zhang Mei assists in various disputes concerning commercial law and construction project issues, predominantly representing domestic entities. She ably represents clients before CIETAC and the BAC.

  6. Qiang Cui
    4
    Qiang Cui
    Commerce & Finance Law Offices (Tongshang)
    Commerce & Finance Law Offices (Tongshang) | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked

    Cui Qiang offers notable advice on disputes involving corporate transactions, bond defaults and intellectual property issues. His clientele includes domestic entities in the financial services, real estate and energy sectors.

  7. Vincent Mu
    4
    Vincent Mu
    Llinks Law Offices
    Llinks Law Offices | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked

    Vincent Mu maintains a notable practice in the dispute resolution space. He is regularly engaged by domestic entities in the areas of investment and finance.

  8. Wei Huo
    4
    Wei Huo
    Zhong Lun Law Firm
    Zhong Lun Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked

    Huo Wei assists domestic clients with bond default and investment and financing disputes. He regularly represents financial institutions and asset management firms.

  9. Zhiqiang (John) Zou
    4
    Zhiqiang (John) Zou
    Dacheng Law Offices
    Dacheng Law Offices | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Zou Zhiqiang is an experienced litigator based in Shanghai who acts in a range of disputes, with notable knowledge in real estate matters. He is also increasingly active in arbitration cases. His enviable clientele includes real estate developers and securities firms.

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Band 5

  1. Benjamin Miao
    5
    Benjamin Miao
    Fangda Partners
    Fangda Partners | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 5 | 15 Years Ranked

    Benjamin Miao offers advice on litigation and arbitration cases, and continues to act for foreign entities from various industries such as financial services, oil and gas. He is noted for his additional strength in assisting clients with criminal investigations.

  2. Jingjing Chen
    5
    Jingjing Chen
    Haiwen & Partners
    Haiwen & Partners | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked

    Chen Jingjing operates out of Haiwen & Partners' Shanghai office. She offers assistance in arbitration and litigation that involves financing and IP issues. She acts for both domestic and international entities.

  3. Rocky (Chaoyi) Ji
    5
    Rocky (Chaoyi) Ji
    East & Concord Partners
    East & Concord Partners | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked

    Rocky Ji leads the dispute resolution practice at East & Concord Partners. His practice spans both litigation and arbitration. He advises foreign and domestic entities on disputes relating to equity transfer, investment and general commercial agreements.

  4. Rui Guo
    5
    Rui Guo
    AllBright Law Offices
    AllBright Law Offices | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked

    Guo Rui offers advice on various commercial and financial disputes. He typically serves domestic companies and state-owned entities.

  5. Xianglin Chen
    5
    Xianglin Chen
    Han Kun Law Offices
    Han Kun Law Offices | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Chen Xianglin boasts a focused commercial arbitration practice and regularly assists clients in the technology and e-commerce industries in domestic and international arbitrations.

    Key sectors
    Business and Professional Services|Financial Investors|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
  6. Yimin Liu
    5
    Yimin Liu
    Global Law Office
    Global Law Office | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked

    Liu Yimin operates from the firm's Shanghai office and receives endorsements for his strength in handling cross-border corporate disputes, which sees him representing clients in international arbitration cases.

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Up and Coming

  1. Huili Zhao
    U
    Huili Zhao
    JunHe LLP
    JunHe LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked

    Zhao Huili has a growing presence in the arbitration sphere. She comes recommended for representing clients in commercial disputes before HKIAC, SIAC and the ICC.

  2. U
    Jia Gu
    JunHe LLP
    JunHe LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Gu Jia receives praise for his specialist practice in commercial arbitration. He has displayed a focus on disputes relating to trade sanctions and compliance and is sought after by clients in the energy sector.

  3. Jing Sun
    U
    Jing Sun
    DHH Law Firm
    DHH Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Sun Jing operates from the Shenzhen office of Beijing DHH Law Firm. He receives endorsement from clients for his expertise in commercial arbitration and far-reaching practice. He has experience handling disputes relating to equity repurchase, investment and trademark infringement

    Key sectors
    Financial Services|Government and Public Sector|Property, Construction and Infrastructure
  4. Minli Tang
    U
    Minli Tang
    Allbright Law Offices
    Allbright Law Offices | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Tang Minli is an up-and-coming lawyer who is well-recognised for her focus on commercial arbitration. She is active as counsel in domestic and overseas arbitration centres such as LCIA, HKIAC and CIETAC.

  5. Weina Ye
    U
    Weina Ye
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kewei Joint Operation
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kewei Joint Operation | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Ye Weina is an up-and-coming lawyer at Herbert Smith Freehills Kewei Joint Operation. She is recognised for her abilities in international arbitration and possesses experience handling disputes related to manufacturing, securities and insurance.

  6. Xinyu Li
    U
    Xinyu Li
    King & Wood Mallesons
    King & Wood Mallesons | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Li Xinyu is noted for his work on a range of disputes, particularly in relation to equity transactions. He offers further advice on construction and technology licensing issues.

  7. Xueyu Yang
    U
    Xueyu Yang
    Hui Zhong Law Firm
    Hui Zhong Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Yang Xueyu is an up-and-coming lawyer who handles proceedings before the ICC, ICSID and HKIAC. She advises both corporate and individual clients on investment disputes.