Completing ‘its assignments excellently’, Commerce & Finance Law Offices‘ dispute resolution department routinely represents Chinese central and state-owned enterprises, listed companies and multinationals in major arbitrations, and the team’s extensive expertise includes emerging areas of law, such as e-commerce disputes. The principal practitioners are senior arbitrator Hongji Li, who hears approximately 100 commercial arbitration cases each year; commercial litigation and arbitration specialist Jialu Wang; and Qiang Cui, who ’delivers action plans that have commercial value‘, and whose track record includes acting for financial institutions, multinational corporations and Chinese SOEs in over 400 proceedings before arbitral tribunals. The team expanded with the hire of Zhao Li and Jian Dong, both are recommended for commercial litigation and arbitration.
Testimonials
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‘The team works in a timely manner, can match the most appropriate responsible lawyer for different tasks, and completes its assignments excellently.'
'Compared with other law firms, the team has a well-organised personnel structure, with a reasonable ratio of personnel at all levels, in relation to partners, senior lawyers, and junior lawyers.'
'The comprehensive fees are reasonable and they are willing to accept hourly billing, which provides clients with a variety of flexible options.'
'Qiang Cui is very good at analysing legal situations and delivers action plans that have commercial value in a short period of time.'
Key clients
- China National Offshore Oil Corporation
- CNOOC Investment Holdings
- CNOOC Finance Co
Work highlights
- Representing China National Offshore Oil Corporation in multiple proceedings arising from a Sino-foreign joint venture dispute with an Australian energy company.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hongji Li, Jialu Wang, Qiang Cui