Cross-Border Dispute Resolution
Our approach emphasizes the resolution of disputes through constructive, creative and practical advice, effective representation at court, arbitration or mediation, judicial review and appeal hearings. We have represented leading corporations and financial institutions in many landmark cases before courts, tribunals and administrative agencies throughout China and internationally.
Our Expertise
Counseling & Risk Management
One of the key services we provide our clients is helping them avoid business disputes. Combining our in-depth local knowledge with a truly international perspective, we work closely with you to understand your business requirements and offer you, where litigation is not the best method, specialist advice on options suitable to your needs based on a real understanding of the issues to help you solve your problems outside the courtroom and, more importantly, to ensure that your business interests are adequately served. We advise clients on all aspects of anticipating legal issues and managing risks.
Our Expertise
Analyzing risks and troubleshooting for potential areas of liability
Assistance in pre-proceedings planning and preparation
Developing risk management strategies
Providing advice on alternative dispute resolution and settlement options
International Arbitration
Our Expertise
Providing advice on the use of arbitration, mediation, negotiation and other dispute resolution methods
Drafting arbitration agreements
Advising on venue selection clauses suitable for a particular dispute or transaction
Devising legal and business-oriented strategies to resolve complex disputes
Appearing as lead counsel in international arbitration proceedings
Planning and implementing tactics designed to facilitate settlement
Providing representation and assistance in negotiations
Acting as arbitrator in international commercial arbitrations
Advising clients on obtaining investment protection against unfair and inequitable treatment, confiscation or destruction of assets and discriminatory treatment
Advising on and representing clients in investment treaty arbitration (e.g. before ICSID and UNCITRAL tribunals)
Representing clients before Chinese courts and administrative bodies in respect of investment treaty dispute resolution provisions applicable to China
Advising on the execution and enforcement of international arbitration awards
Assisting with recognition, enforcement and execution of foreign arbitral awards in China
Cross-border Litigation
We advise our clients on business decisions and strategies that pose litigation risks; handle court proceedings, including assessment of claims, development of strategic litigation plans, representation at trials and appeals, and enforcement of court judgments; develop strategies to resolve complex litigation disputes, including multiple claims among parties, and parallel regulatory, civil and criminal proceedings. We also work together with international law firms for cross-border litigation where a coordinated approach may be needed.
Our Expertise
Banking litigation
Company law and securities-related disputes
Construction disputes
Foreign direct investment related disputes
General commercial disputes
Insolvency and restructuring
Insurance litigation
Intellectual property litigation
International trade, anti-dumping and anti-trust
Labor and employment law
Pharmaceutical/ medical devices
Product liability
Real estate litigation
Fraud and white collar crime litigation