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Band 2
- Chungang Dong Jingtian & Gongcheng
- Jessica Fei King & Wood Mallesons
- Arthur DongJunHe LLP
Band 3
Band 4
Band 5
Up and Coming
- Jingjing Chen Haiwen & Partners
- Rocky (Chaoyi) Ji East & Concord Partners
- Huili ZhaoJunHe LLP
Senior Statespeople
S Hongji LiCommerce & Finance Law Offices (Tongshang) | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Senior Statespeople |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.
Eminent Practitioners
E Ariel YeKing & Wood Mallesons | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Eminent Practitioners |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.Key sectorsFinancial Services|Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Retail and ConsumerE Jialu WangCommerce & Finance Law Offices (Tongshang) | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Eminent Practitioners |Wang Jialu assists domestic clients with disputes related to commercial and investment agreements. His enviable clientele features state-owned and private enterprises from the real estate and energy sectors.E Lixia ZhangHuamao & Guigu Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Eminent Practitioners |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, BAC and HKIAC. She is also an active arbitrator in domestic arbitral organisations such as CIETAC, BAC and SHIAC.E Ming KangFangda Partners | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Eminent Practitioners |Kang Ming is regarded as a well-respected lawyer in the market, with vast experience in M&A and commercial agreement-related cases heard before CIETAC. His clientele includes domestic and foreign entities. He is also noted for his role as an arbitrator.E Shouzhi ZhangKing & Wood Mallesons | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Eminent Practitioners |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.Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Financial Services|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Property, Construction and InfrastructureE Tao HuangKing & Wood Mallesons | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Eminent Practitioners |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.Key sectorsFinancial Services|Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Retail and ConsumerE Yifeng GaoGlobal Law Office | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Eminent Practitioners |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.
Band 1
1 Helen H ShiFangda Partners | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 1 |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.1 Lijun CaoZhong Lun Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 1 |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 technology transfer contracts, and acts for many domestic and international clients as well as state-owned enterprises before CIETAC, SHIAC, HKIAC and ICC.1 Ning FeiHui Zhong Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 1 |Fei Ning stands out for his expertise in the arbitration and litigation spaces. He is highly sought after in 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 energy sectors.1 Xiusong XingGlobal Law Office | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 1 |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 on disputes relating to investment and financing. He represents clients before various arbitral institutions including the ICC, SIAC and HKIAC.1 Yuwu LiuKing & Wood Mallesons | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 1 |Liu Yuwu is sought after for his expertise handling litigation and arbitration proceedings, particularly in disputes relating to construction and infrastructure projects as well as investments. He has notable experience in cases heard before the ICC, CIETAC and HKIAC.Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Financial Services|Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Retail and Consumer
Band 2
2 Chungang DongJingtian & Gongcheng | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 2 |Dong Chungang is well recognised for his depth of 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.2 Jessica FeiKing & Wood Mallesons | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 2 |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.Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Financial Services|Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Retail and Consumer
Band 3
3 Chi LiuJunZeJun Law Offices | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 3 |Liu Chi of JunZeJun Law Offices is best known for his deep experience in dispute resolution cases 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 Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).3 Denning JinHan Kun Law Offices | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 3 |Denning Jin is well known for his deft handling of complex commercial litigation and arbitration cases. Based in Han Kun's Shanghai office, he brings significant expertise in insurance and antitrust to the team.Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Financial Services|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Retail and Consumer|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)3 Wei HuoZhong Lun Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 3 |Huo Wei assists domestic clients with bond default and investment and financing disputes. He regularly represents financial institutions and asset management firms.3 Yongrui (Raymond) ZhuDacheng Law Offices, LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 3 |Raymond Zhu has notable expertise 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 and sovereign states.Key sectorsFinancial Investors|Property, Construction and Infrastructure
Band 4
4 Arthur MaDaHui Lawyers | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 4 |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.4 Benjamin MiaoFangda Partners | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 4 |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. Market sources compliment his capability in handling cross-border work.4 Fang ZhaoHui Zhong Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 4 |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, ICC and CAS.4 Lei NiuGlobal Law Office | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 4 |Niu Lei's expertise in 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 CEITAC.4 Mei ZhangKing & Wood Mallesons | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 4 |Zhang Mei assists in various disputes concerning commercial law and construction project issues, predominantly representing domestic entities. She ably represents clients before CIETAC and BAC.Key sectorsFinancial Services|Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Retail and Consumer4 Sanqiao XuJingtian & Gongcheng | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 4 |Xu Sanqiao is based in Jingtian & Gongcheng's Shenzhen office. He has vast experience undertaking arbitration cases regarding sale and purchase agreements and investments.4 Wei SunZhong Lun Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 4 |Sun Wei has considerable expertise in arbitration cases related to construction and infrastructure projects. He receives regular instructions from engineering groups and state-owned enterprises before international and domestic arbitration institutions.
Band 5
5 Chao YangHaiwen & Partners | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 5 |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.5 Haifeng LiJunZeJun Law Offices | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 5 |Li Haifeng of JunZeJun Law Offices is a dispute lawyer who specialises in investment and IP areas. He is noted for his knowledge in international arbitration.5 Huafang ZhuHui Zhong Law Firm | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 5 |Zhu Huafang has joined Hui Zhong Law Firm in August 2023. She represents clients from the real estate and construction, finance and energy sectors in arbitration cases before CIETAC, SCIA and BAC.5 Ke HuJingtian & Gongcheng | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 5 |Hu Ke has a notable practice in the domestic arbitration space. Additionally he offers advice on cross-jurisdictional matters, such as those seated in the SIAC and ICC. His sector knowledge spans corporate, real estate and energy.5 Vincent MuLlinks Law Offices | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 5 |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.5 Zhiqiang (John) ZouDacheng Law Offices, LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Band 5 |Zou Zhiqiang is an experienced litigator based in Shanghai who acts on a range of disputes concerning construction, product liability and investment. He is also increasingly active in arbitration cases. His enviable clientele includes real estate developers and securities firms.
Up and Coming
U Jingjing ChenHaiwen & Partners | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Up and Coming |Chen Jingjing operates out of Haiwen & Partners' Shanghai office. She offers assistance in arbitration and litigation cases that involve financing and product liability issues. She acts for both domestic and international entities.U Rocky (Chaoyi) JiEast & Concord Partners | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Up and Coming |Rocky Ji leads the dispute resolution practice in 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.- Huili ZhaoJunHe LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (PRC Firms)2023 | Up and Coming