Shanghai-Based Legal Team · Serving International Clients

Your First Call
for Disputes in China

When business goes wrong in China — overdue debts, broken partnerships, shareholder conflicts — you need lawyers who know the system from the inside. We are a seasoned Shanghai team helping overseas companies and individuals recover what is theirs and protect what matters.

18+
Years of Practice
¥1B+
Disputes Handled
100%
English-Service Team
3
Senior Lawyers on Your Case
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Deep Litigation Experience

Courts, arbitration (CIETAC / SHIAC) and negotiated settlements — we know every avenue.

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Cross-Border Fluency

LL.M. from the University of Groningen; fluent in the language of international business.

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Shanghai Hub, National Reach

Office in Pudong's financial core, with networks extending to all major Chinese cities.

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Confidential & Discreet

Sensitive matters handled with full professional secrecy and strategic care.

What We Do

Focused Dispute Resolution Services

We do not try to do everything. We focus on the disputes that matter most to international clients operating in — or dealing with — China.

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Debt Recovery & Credit Disputes

Unpaid invoices, defaulted loans and breached payment obligations across multiple sectors. We pursue recovery through negotiation, court proceedings and enforcement.

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Commercial Debt Collection

Structured pre-litigation collection strategies combined with legal muscle to maximise recovery rates while preserving ongoing business relationships where possible.

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Shareholder & Equity Disputes

Disputes over equity structure, profit distribution, exit rights, drag-along clauses and management deadlocks in Chinese joint ventures and invested companies.

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Due Diligence & Background Checks

Comprehensive investigation of potential partners, counterparties and individuals — business registration, litigation history, asset status, and reputational intelligence.

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Our Process

How We Work With You

A clear, transparent process from first contact to resolution — designed for clients who are not physically present in China.

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Free Initial Consultation

Tell us your situation. We assess the facts, identify legal options and give you an honest view of prospects — at no charge.

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Strategy & Engagement

We propose a clear strategy and fee arrangement. Once agreed, we move immediately — time is often critical in dispute matters.

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Regular Updates

You receive written updates in English at each milestone. No surprises, no jargon — just clear information about where things stand.

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Resolution & Recovery

Whether through settlement, judgment or enforcement, we pursue the best achievable outcome and assist with asset recovery across China.

Insights & Updates

China Legal Intelligence

Practical analysis of Chinese legal developments — written for international executives, not legal scholars.

Debt Recovery Coming Soon

Enforcing Foreign Judgments in China: What Changed in 2024

A practical guide to the evolving framework for recognition and enforcement of overseas court judgments under Chinese civil procedure.

Equity Disputes Coming Soon

Protecting Your Equity in a Chinese JV: Five Clauses That Matter

When a Chinese joint venture sours, these contract provisions determine whether foreign investors can exit on reasonable terms.

Due Diligence Coming Soon

Red Flags in Chinese Company Due Diligence: A Field Guide

What public records, court databases and on-the-ground research can reveal about a prospective Chinese business partner.

Ready to talk about your situation?

The first conversation is free and confidential. Tell us what happened, and we will tell you honestly what can be done.

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