Global Law Office‘s track record includes successfully acting in several arbitrations on behalf of domestic and foreign clients before the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, China Maritime Arbitration Commission and Beijing Arbitration Commission. The firm also houses several lawyers who are listed on a range of arbitrators’ panels. Dispute resolution experts Jiuguang Zhao leads the practice, which features Yifeng Gao, a ’senior statesman in international arbitration work‘; Xiusong Xing, who currently serves as vice-chair of the Arbitration and ADR Committee of ICC China; and Jingye Jiang, who acts for shipping companies, P&I clubs, insurance companies, import and export companies, project contractors and manufacturers in disputes. Also maintaining active arbitration practice are Heng Wang and Carine Dong and at of counsel level, Kyle Xiao specialises in domestic and international arbitration, particularly corporate and financial disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Excellent professionalism and trustworthiness.'

  • 'Takes into account and understands clients' needs accurately.'

  • 'Ability to provide high-quality services for securities arbitrations.'

  • 'Excellent legal analysis abilities.'

  • 'The team is very well organised and maintains smooth communication with client companies.'

  • 'The billing is reasonable and represents value for money.'

  • 'Yifeng Gao is a senior statesman in international arbitration work, and clients respect him and his team’s work.’

Key clients

  • The PRC Luxury Auto Dealers
  • Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.
  • Yoovidhya Family
  • China Asset Management Co., Ltd
  • Aptiv Electronics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
  • Unicorn Metal Corporation

Work highlights

  • Acting as PRC law expert in relation to an investment dispute at SIAC against an Indian company.
  • Representing Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co in two arbitrations administrated by CIETAC.
  • Representing a mining investment company in a court proceeding to set aside an arbitration award issued by the Shenzhen Commission of International Arbitration.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Global Law Office
Mr. Yifeng Gao is a partner of Global Law Office. His practice areas include International Trade, Commercial Contracts, Shipping, Transportation and logistics, Insurance, Real Estate Matters, FDI and Corporate Matters, Litigation and Arbitration, etc.
Global Law Office
As a partner advising foreign and Chinese clients for transactions and disputes in relation to Chinese-foreign joint ventures, foreign direct investment in China, construction projects, technology transfer and license agreements, trademark licensing, manufacturing and distribution agreements, loan agreements and project finance, international sale of goods, anti-monopoly and unfair competition, etc., by means of negotiation, mediation, adjudication, arbitration and litigation.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jiuguang Zhao

Other key lawyers

Yifeng Gao, Xiusong Xing, Jingye Jiang, Heng Wang, Weiwei Gu, Kevin Wang, Carine Dong, Kyle Xiao