King & Wood Mallesons
Client SatisfactionKing & Wood Mallesons boasts a team of ‘experienced lawyers with substantive skills’ adept at representing multinational companies, government authorities, state-owned enterprises, and private companies as both claimants and respondents before major Chinese and international arbitration institutions. Rihong Yu leads the dispute resolution group from the Beijing office, which includes Tao Huang, who handles commercial and maritime disputes before forums including CIETAC, ICC, and LCIA, and Yue Dai, who specialises in financial, trade, and construction disputes at international arbitration centres. Xinyu Li frequently represents state-owned enterprises and listed companies in cross-border cases, while Mengdan Lv focuses on disputes arising from equity investments, joint ventures, and financial transactions. Joanna (Zhuonan) Du, promoted to international partner in September 2023, has significant experience in resolving disputes within Belt and Road regions. In Shenzhen, Ariel Ye specialises in resolving business disputes through alternative dispute resolution methods, including both domestic and international arbitration.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team provided the highest quality service. The team consists of experienced lawyers with substantive skills and diligence, and is always my first choice for complex and critical cases.'
- 'Yuwu Liu is one of the best and most reliable lawyers you could choose in China. Xinyu Li is an experienced lawyer who is pragmatic and good at communicating and coordinating all the inside and outside professional resources to deliver the best results.'
- 'The team’s extensive experience, combined with its broad network of overseas offices and partner firms, enhances its capability in cross-jurisdictional dispute resolution. Their flexible billing methods and competitive pricing further distinguish them.'
- 'Yue Dai and Jia (Jessica) Fei, with their extensive litigation experience, are adept at addressing complex issues from the client’s perspective.'
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Tao Huang
King & Wood MallesonsNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Xinyu Li
King & Wood MallesonsMengdan Lv
King & Wood MallesonsJoanna (Zhuonan) Du
King & Wood MallesonsPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rihong Yu