Dispute Resolution (PRC Firms) | Greater China Region

Fangda Partners is a market leader with expertise in handling a wide variety of complex contentious matters. It has a strong track record of acting on high-value commercial litigation and arbitration, with a focus on corporate, investment, real estate, IP and employment disputes. The esteemed team represents clients at all levels of court in China. It also advises on administrative lawsuits, assisting clients in responding to investigations initiated by the authorities including CSRC. Its enviable client base includes an array of major domestic corporates, asset management firms and banks. The law firm has notable experience in advising on disputes involving offshore structures. In addition to its prowess in domestic courts, the team also offers vast experience in international arbitration cases, regularly representing clients before HKIAC, SIAC and the ICC.

Hui Zhong Law Firm is a dispute resolution powerhouse renowned for its deft handling of domestic and cross-border contentious issues, with particular focus on the full range of arbitration cases. The firm houses a strong bench of specialists with deep understanding of CIETAC, CICC, HKIAC and CAS rules and procedures. It offers advice in a broad range of disputes, including corporate, intellectual property, financing, construction and product liability issues. The team is increasingly active in dealing with investment treaty-related disputes. The practice typically attracts notable clients in the real estate, technology and automotive industries.

King & Wood Mallesons houses a deep bench of practitioners with experience handling a wide range of domestic and overseas litigation and arbitration matters. The law firm is well known for its experience representing clients before all levels of court including the Supreme People's Court. It is also notable for representing clients before various arbitral tribunals, including CIETAC, HKIAC, CEAC, the ICC and the SCC. The practice counts major state-owned enterprises, listed companies and foreign corporations among its clients. The team is prominently active in cross-border dispute resolution cases, thanks to its international reach and network.

Zhong Lun Law Firm houses a well-reputed group of practitioners with expertise spanning a range of commercial disputes. The team is especially skilled at handling real estate, construction, investment, financing and corporate-related cases. It also offers advice on various intellectual property, product liability and securities law disputes and experience in the management of administrative lawsuits. Domestic corporates and financial institutions seek its solid expertise in litigation and arbitration in China and beyond. It has seen an increase in cross-border arbitration and litigation instructions, including various contractual disputes.

Commerce & Finance Law Offices (Tongshang) is well reputed for its skilful handling of arbitration and litigation cases, with especially notable experience of the former, embracing both domestic and international arbitral regimes. The practice is frequently instructed by SOEs and banks, due to its good track record in corporate, investment and contractual disputes. It is active in advising clients from the energy, real estate, TMT and financial services sectors. The team includes a number of former judges and prosecutors as well as active arbitrators.

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. Global Law Office is prominently active on cross-border dispute resolution cases, thanks to its international reach and network.

Jingtian & Gongcheng is a full-service practice with a diverse range of capabilities in dispute resolution, encompassing corporate, securities, insurance, IP and insolvency disputes, and drawing appropriately on expertise from across the firm to support its mandates. Its client roster includes a number of SOEs, listed companies, financial institutions and foreign corporations. The team is recognised for its representation of cases before CIETAC, the ICC and the SCIA, and its expertise in international arbitration work is also sought after by clients. In addition, the law firm houses specialists in handling various administrative lawsuits and is especially skilled in matters related to securities law.

JunHe LLP is a well-recognised practice lauded for its wide-ranging offering, including IP, corporate, financial and bankruptcy disputes. Its expertise in litigation and international arbitration attracts an array of work from SOEs and multinationals. The team is active on arbitration mandates arising from commercial contracts and equity transfer agreements as well as construction projects. It draws upon its resources in offices across the country and is able to offer advice on both civil and criminal actions.

Zhenghan Law Firm is a well-structured Shanghai-based dispute resolution offering with notable expertise in complex commercial litigation. It is known for its representation in disputes arising from financing and equity transactions. The team additionally provides advice on real estate-related disputes. Its stellar client roster includes a number of commercial banks, financial institutions and state-owned enterprises.

AllBright Law Offices possesses proven expertise in handling a range of litigation and arbitration cases, notably in relation to insurance, corporate, financing, investment, mining and real estate disputes. It is frequently instructed by foreign-incorporated companies as well as large domestic enterprises. The team represents clients before various arbitration commissions including CIETAC, HKIAC and SHIAC. It utilises its alliance with Bird & Bird to offer advice on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Dacheng Law Offices is experienced in handling all manner of commercial disputes including contractual default, financial lending disputes and share transfer issues. It represents financial institutions, real estate enterprises and investment companies in litigation and arbitration cases. The team is able to advise on international arbitration cases before the ICC and ICSID. The firm is also noted for its work on the enforcement of arbitral awards in courts and for advising SOEs. Its clients benefit from its wide network and local teams across the country.

DeHeng Law Offices houses an experienced team that represents domestic and international clients in civil and criminal litigation. It regularly acts for entities in the financial, TMT and construction sectors in disputes relating to investments and loans. Its client roster includes private companies and state-owned enterprises. The team has a wealth of expertise in administrative litigation, fraud and forgery cases, and is also active in the arbitration sphere.

FenXun Partners is recognised for its experience in litigation and arbitration, offering advice on commercial disputes, product liability, antitrust and trade secret issues, and intellectual property infringement cases. The team represents multinationals and sizeable domestic corporations across a wide range of industries from automotive and energy to financial services. It also has notable experience in cross-border arbitration work, being fully connected to a global network.

Hylands Law Firm fields an experienced team that represents clients in both litigation and arbitration. The firm has a multifaceted practice, advising on loan, share transaction and investment disputes. It is further noted for possessing considerable knowledge in the real estate area. The practice's client roster features financial institutions and domestic companies.

Kangda Law Firm is noted for its representation of both individual and corporate clients. The team is a trusted adviser to SOEs, financial institutions and other domestic corporations. It demonstrates expertise in handling litigation cases, especially in relation to corporate, commercial, bankruptcy and liquidation and real estate. It is also known for its deft handling of administrative and criminal cases.

As a growing team, Llinks Law Offices is known for acting for Chinese companies in complex civil and commercial disputes. It is active in handling various disputes in the financial and insurance sectors, including issues arising from acquisition, investment and bond transactions. In addition to litigated cases, the team also represents clients in arbitration proceedings and is active in domestic and cross-border arbitration heard by HKIAC and SHIAC.

Tian Yuan Law Firm advises domestic corporations, including insurance companies, asset management companies and other financial institutions, on a range of commercial disputes. It is lauded for its experience in handling corporate, financial, IP and real estate-related litigation. The team also advises on arbitrated cases involving civil, criminal or administrative law issues.

TianTong Law Firm is a boutique practice well regarded for handling complex commercial disputes, especially cases heard before the Supreme People's Court. The firm houses a compact dispute resolution team with many specialists who have previous experience working as part of the judiciary, providing unique perspectives on cases. With its expertise in financing, insurance, real estate and securities disputes, the team is regularly instructed by financial institutions and SOEs. The team is well regarded for its deft management of appellate cases, and it is also fully equipped to handle arbitration before domestic and international arbitration commissions.

DaHui Lawyers is particularly commended for its solid representation in cross-border arbitration. It regularly appears before such prominent arbitration institutions as CIETAC, HKIAC, SIAC and the ICC. DaHui represents a number of large foreign corporations and domestic entities in a variety of disputes, including financial and intellectual property issues. The firm possesses considerable knowledge of the construction and TMT industries. The team is also active on litigation mandates. Its key clients hail from the aviation, healthcare and real estate industries.

East & Concord Partners has a notable and longstanding practice that offers advice on securities and investment issues as well as other commercial disputes. It represents international and domestic entities from a wide range of industries, such as energy, insurance and financial services, in arbitration and litigation proceedings. The law firm has footprints in Beijing and beyond, including in Xi'an and Guangzhou.

Guantao Law Firm is an established practice noteworthy for its balanced offering in the litigation and arbitration spheres. The team has deep knowledge of the commercial, civil and criminal law aspects that could arise in disputes. It especially stands out for acting in real estate and construction disputes. The firm combines its strong corporate law expertise with its dispute resolution capabilities and often deals with contentious matters concerning financial transactions.

Han Kun Law Offices' team possesses considerable expertise in domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration. Han Kun offers advice on disputes relating to commercial and financing transactions. It represents clients before various arbitral tribunals including CIETAC, SHIAC and HKIAC. Its clients consist of commercial banks, investment companies and manufacturers.

Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm is a full-service practice with expertise across a number of areas in the dispute resolution space, including IP, financing, commercial and international trade disputes. The team regularly represents clients from the healthcare, financial services, and real estate and construction sectors in litigation and arbitration proceedings. Members of the team also act as arbitrators for CIETAC and other arbitral organisations.

King & Capital Law Firm is a widely recognised dispute resolution group, housing a sizeable team of experienced counsel and litigators. The team specialises in a wide spectrum of disputes, ranging from equity transfer and misappropriation of funds to product liability issues. It is highly regarded for its expertise in handling high-profile commercial, civil and criminal defence cases that involve corporates and individuals.

AnJie Broad Law Firm has an accomplished practice in dispute resolution, offering expertise in litigation and arbitration cases. It represents corporate clients from various industries, including financial services, energy and insurance, in disputes relating to investment and financing transactions. The team is adroit at handling contentious issues related to IP and insurance law. AnJie Broad is equipped to handle cases heard before domestic and international arbitration commissions including CIETAC, HKIAC and the ICC.

Haiwen & Partners' dispute resolution team is increasingly active advising on commercial disputes. It demonstrates specialism in the intellectual property sphere, as well as capability in handling financings and guarantee issues. The team has experience representing clients in proceedings before HKIAC and SIAC. The firm is routinely sought after by a diverse base of corporates, namely those in the automotive, technology and pharmaceutical industries.

Anli Partners is a well-known firm with a fast-expanding dispute resolution practice. The team benefits from its nationwide network of offices and is regularly mandated by clients in the construction, automotive and energy sectors. The firm is noted for its ability to assist in disputes related to tax, product liability, as well as those arising from general commercial contracts. It also offers capabilities in liquidation proceedings.

Joint-Win Partners has a thriving dispute resolution practice with a growing reputation in financial litigation. Its sizeable team is frequently engaged by banks, asset managers and real estate developers. Its roster of work also extends into real estate and construction disputes.

JunZeJun Law Offices enters the ranking table following high praise and recognition from market commentators. It possesses a wealth of experience handling a wide range of corporate and commercial disputes, with a particular focus on banking and finance, insurance and capital markets disputes. The practice regularly serves financial institutions, asset management companies, as well as wealth management firms. The team also shows capabilities in commercial arbitrations and is active in arbitration commissions such as CIETAC and BAC.

Tahota Law Firm displays capabilities in a broad range of disputes and is a popular choice amongst clients in western China, with an increasing national presence. The team is regularly mandated in anti-monopoly, international trade and bankruptcy proceedings. It is also well regarded for its IP-flavoured work, particularly in trade mark and copyright issues. Its client base covers many industries, including but not limited to electronics, finance and charities.

Tiger Partners is a fast-growing boutique firm with a clear specialism in dispute resolution with a notable track record in handling civil and commercial disputes. The team has experience accepting a wide range of litigation and arbitration mandates from Chinese enterprises and multinationals.

Zhongwen Law Firm's offering consists of a wide range of corporate and commercial disputes. The firm is regularly approached to handle IP, bankruptcy and general contractual disputes. Aside from its litigation capabilities, the team also represent clients in various arbitral tribunals, including HKIAC and SIAC. It is also well positioned to advise on criminal matters. Its client base consists of SOEs, banks and individuals.