‘A firm that can be trusted by clients’, Global Law Office’s litigators are active before all levels of China’s people’s courts, including the Supreme People’s Court and its circuit courts. Recent disputes experience for the team includes acting in several high-end litigation cases on behalf of Fortune Global 500 multinational corporations, as well as securities companies, major asset management groups, and commercial and investment banks. The group is led by Jiuguang Zhao, whose experience encompasses multiple complex commercial contract disputes. The team further includes international arbitration specialist Yifeng Gao; Jingye Jiang, who acts for shipping companies, P&I clubs, insurance companies, import/export businesses, project contractors and manufacturers in their disputes; and Weiwei Gu, an expert in government investigations, particularly in relation to anti-corruption and antitrust issues. At of counsel level, Lu Jiang‘s practice covers civil and commercial disputes. Former joint practice head Zhao Li departed in November 2023.
Testimonials
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'A firm that can be trusted by clients.'
'Excellent professionalism, trustworthy, and has a good sense of business.'
'Understands clients' needs.'
'While possessing rich legal knowledge, they also have the ability to provide high-quality services in securities litigation.'
'Excellent legal analysis abilities and court skills.'
'In terms of case management, the team is very organised, and familiar with the progress and circumstances of hundreds of cases.'
'Yunjian Hou responds quickly to the legal needs of clients, gives timely feedback, and comprehensively analyses issues, providing effective assistance to clients during their decision making.'
Key clients
- Zhongzhi Enterprise Group and its subsidiaries
- China General Technology (Group) Holding Co
- China National Light Industrial Products IMP. & EXP. Group. CO.LTD
- CITIC Securities Co., Ltd.
- Sichuan Tianfu Bank Co., Ltd
- HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited
- Sichuan Tianfu Bank Co., Ltd
Work highlights
- Representing Zhongzhi Enterprise Group (and its subsidiaries) in ten cases against Zhejiang Tianma Bearing Group Co (and its affiliates), arising from equity beneficiary rights transfers and repurchases (among other issues).
- Acted for China National Light Industrial Products IMP. & EXP. Group in a series of litigation cases, including sales contract disputes.
- Represented MMD Group in company control disputes.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jiuguang Zhao