Fangda Partners provides ‘practical and comprehensive’ solutions for both domestic and cross-border disputes, frequently assisting Chinese companies and investors with parallel proceedings and offshore legal actions. The dispute resolution team, led jointly by Shanghai-based Nuo Ji, Helen Shi in Beijing, and Hong Kong’s Peter Yuen, includes lawyers qualified in Chinese, Hong Kong, English and Welsh, and Russian law. The group is able to handle disputes under major international arbitration rules, including ICC, CIETAC, HKIAC, and SIAC proceedings. Daniel Huang specialises in international trade and intellectual property disputes, Yanhua Lin is experienced in emergency arbitration proceedings and interim measures, and Yang Liu manages disputes across sectors such as energy, real estate, and technology.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Fangda's team has distinct advantages in dispute resolution compared to both domestic and international teams. Whether handling domestic disputes or cross-border cases, their solutions are practical and comprehensive, with a strong focus on details and strategy.’
  • ‘With extensive experience and a significant edge in the international arbitration field, Helen Shi’s understanding and handling of international arbitration cases surpass the capabilities of most domestic lawyers.’
  • ‘Yang Liu demonstrates exceptional legal expertise with a thorough and comprehensive understanding of arbitration rules and legal provisions. His skills are outstanding, and he is extremely diligent in his work.’
  • 'The Fangda team includes both seasoned partners and promising young lawyers, alongside several junior associates. This well-rounded team has extensive experience in foreign-related arbitration and approaches client service with professionalism and patience.'
  • 'Helen Shi and Yang Liu are core members of the team. They have a deep understanding of client needs and consistently provide effective solutions.'

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Nuo Ji
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nuo Ji, Helen Shi, Peter Yuen

Other key lawyers

Daniel Huang, Ming Kang, Yanhua Lin, Diane Peng, Yang Liu