We work with foreign companies, investment funds and individuals who need experienced Chinese lawyers to enforce contracts, recover debts, resolve equity conflicts, or investigate counterparties — all without the need for you to be physically present in China. Our team communicates fully in English and keeps you informed at every step.
When a Chinese counterparty owes you money and stops paying, time matters. We pursue recovery through the full range of legal mechanisms available under Chinese law, from demand letters and asset preservation orders to court judgments and enforcement proceedings.
It depends on the country of origin and whether a reciprocity or treaty relationship exists. China has been expanding recognition of foreign judgments. We can assess your specific situation and advise on the most efficient route.
A straightforward court judgment can be obtained in 3–6 months in Chinese first-instance proceedings. Enforcement depends on the debtor's asset situation. In many cases, strategic pre-litigation action secures payment faster.
We can apply for court-ordered asset investigation and, where fraudulent transfer is suspected, pursue revocation actions under Chinese law to claw back transferred assets.
Yes. We regularly represent clients in Shanghai International Arbitration Centre (SHIAC) and CIETAC proceedings. Arbitral awards are generally more straightforward to enforce across borders.
Pre-litigation collection is often the fastest and most cost-effective way to recover commercial debts. We combine strategic pressure — formal legal demand, credit risk signals, reputation consequences — with the credible threat of proceedings to motivate payment without court time.
A formal legal demand from admitted PRC attorneys carries a materially different weight than a business email or third-party agency contact. It signals readiness to litigate.
Not every collection situation requires scorched-earth tactics. We calibrate approach to your commercial priorities — firm but professional when ongoing business matters.
If pre-litigation efforts fail, your case moves directly into our litigation team without any transition friction, handover delays or knowledge loss.
We offer fixed-fee collection packages for standard amounts and success-fee arrangements in appropriate cases. No surprise billing.
Equity conflicts in Chinese companies — especially joint ventures between foreign investors and local partners — are among the most complex and high-stakes disputes in our practice. We have represented both investors and founders in navigating these often-fraught situations.
In China, the AoA filed with SAMR (the regulator) governs against third parties; a private shareholder agreement may or may not override it. We advise on which document controls and how to enforce it.
In equity disputes, a counterparty can register unauthorized share transfers or replace directors. Interim injunctive relief is available and must often be sought urgently.
Many equity disputes in foreign-invested enterprises include CIETAC or ICC arbitration clauses. We represent clients through the full arbitral process, from filing to award enforcement.
Our team has successfully represented clients in equity arbitrations with amounts exceeding RMB 50 million, securing dismissal of all opposing claims.
Verifying who you are dealing with before you commit resources is the most cost-effective risk management available. We combine public record research, court database searches and on-the-ground intelligence into comprehensive reports.
Business registration, key personnel, litigation history, enforcement blacklists, basic financial indicators. Delivered within 5–7 business days.
All of the above plus related-party analysis, media and public record research, asset search, and optional on-site verification. Delivered within 10–15 business days.
For proposed directors, signatories or individual counterparties: identity verification, litigation history, regulatory records, and professional reputation review.
Before filing a claim or seeking enforcement, understanding the debtor's attachable assets is critical. We conduct targeted searches to inform strategy.
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