Dacheng Law Offices‘ ’trade remedy team works hard to defend clients‘. The group routinely represents Chinese clients when responding to US investigations; and on the international trade side, the practice advises on customs valuations, commodity classifications, tax disputes, inspections, and administrative penalties. The department is jointly led by Kaiming Cai, a specialist in export control issues, economic sanctions and cross-border compliance; Lei Sun, who is ’very focused on trade remedies‘ and has significant US market experience; and trade disputes expert Wanlin Shi. Also key to the team are Jianlin Ni, whose wide-ranging practice covers international trade, anti-dumping, trade compliance, and international commercial dispute resolution; and economic sanctions and data protection expert Donghui Ruan. At associate level, Alina Xiao’s experience includes responding to anti-dumping, countervailing and other trade remedy investigations initiated by the US, EU and Canada (among others).

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Testimonials

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  • 'Perfectly weighs up the legal risks and practical feasibilities, doing their part to find compliant ways to facilitate clients' business based on their needs, rather than just telling clients what the legal prohibitions and risks are.'
  • 'The trade remedy team works hard to defend clients, and provide efficient and experienced legal services in customs matters.'
  • 'Responds to clients' doubts at any time.'
  • 'Everyone on the team is very knowledgeable about all the matter's details, which allows clients to see their unity and strength.'
  • 'Really excellent - a near-perfect team.'
  • 'Lei Sun is very focused on trade remedies and provides a high-quality service alongside a professional, attentive and responsible team.'
  • 'Alina Xiao is a trusted lawyer, who is recognised and recommended by many for her strength in handling international trade investigations and disputes. She has excellent professional knowledge.'

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Wanlin Shi, Kaiming Cai, Lei Sun

Other key lawyers

Jianlin Ni, Donghui Ruan, Alina Xiao