MAINLAND CHINA DISPUTE COUNSEL
Zhao Xin China Business Litigation Lawyer
Practical China-side strategy for commercial disputes, supplier claims, enforcement, insolvency and cross-border proceedings.
Mainland China Scope Check
Find out whether your matter has a workable Mainland China route.
This page primarily discusses matters relating to the laws or procedures of Mainland China. Matters unrelated to Mainland China are not within the scope of this page's discussion.
Representative Matters
Selected matters showing how evidence and procedure changed the commercial outcome.
Defendant-side representation
RMB 8M -> RMB 4.91M
Private lending dispute involving complex payment evidence
Zhao Xin represented a real estate company and its principal. The dispute involved alleged cash delivery, property and parking-space offsets, and prepaid interest. The court did not support the full claimed principal and recognized RMB 4.91 million.
Core claim supported
RMB 9.8M + interest
Unjust enrichment and commercial asset recovery
The matter involved nominal contracts, third-party supply, disputed reconciliations and complex fund flows. Through evidence organization and legal argument, the core claim for return of RMB 9.8 million plus interest was supported.
Representative matters are anonymized. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in another matter.
Core Business
China dispute services, organized around the decision you need to make.
Open the category closest to your situation. Each group shows the specific work that may form part of a China-side strategy.
Bankruptcy Restructuring and Liquidation
For creditors, debtors and restructuring investors.
5 services
Bankruptcy Restructuring and Liquidation
For creditors, debtors and restructuring investors.
Creditor Claim Filing and Review
Assist creditors with claim declaration, evidence organization, debt confirmation, priority review, objection handling and communication with administrators.
Liquidation and Bankruptcy Proceedings
Support matters involving bankruptcy application, liquidation route assessment, debtor asset review, creditor meetings, distribution issues and related litigation.
Pre-Restructuring and Restructuring
Review feasibility of restructuring, business continuity, investor introduction, debt adjustment, creditor communication and court-supervised restructuring process.
Debtor Representation and Risk Disposal
Assist distressed companies with debt map review, creditor negotiation, enforcement pressure, restructuring options and bankruptcy-related procedural response.
Investor Advisory and Insolvency Litigation
Support restructuring investors and asset acquirers with due diligence, risk review, transaction structure, claim disputes and bankruptcy derivative litigation.
Commercial Litigation and Arbitration
For contract, company and finance disputes.
5 services
Commercial Litigation and Arbitration
For contract, company and finance disputes.
Contract Performance and Breach Claims
Review contracts, purchase orders, payment records, delivery records, notices, meeting minutes and correspondence to identify breach points, available claims, defenses, counterclaims and settlement leverage.
Shareholder, Equity and Company Control Disputes
Handle equity transfer disputes, capital contribution disputes, shareholder qualification issues, resolution validity, profit distribution, management control and internal governance conflicts.
M&A, Investment and Financing Disputes
Support disputes arising from investment agreements, valuation adjustment mechanisms, repurchase obligations, guarantee arrangements, target-company disclosure issues and post-closing performance conflicts.
Financial and Commercial Claims
Assist with private lending, corporate financing, guarantee liability, receivables, commercial bills, repayment arrangements and complex creditor-debtor evidence disputes.
Commercial Arbitration Strategy
Assess arbitration clauses, institution rules, jurisdiction objections, evidence presentation, interim measures, settlement windows and later recognition or enforcement considerations.
Cross-Border Commercial Disputes
For overseas clients facing a China-side counterparty.
5 services
Cross-Border Commercial Disputes
For overseas clients facing a China-side counterparty.
International Trade and Supplier Disputes
Handle disputes involving delayed delivery, non-conforming goods, defective products, refund refusal, missing documents, shipment disputes, after-sales denial and supplier disappearance.
Cross-Border Contract Review and Claims
Review governing law, jurisdiction, arbitration clauses, payment terms, inspection clauses, delivery obligations, default clauses, notices and limitation periods.
Claims Against Chinese Counterparties
Assess whether to pursue litigation, arbitration, negotiation, preservation, demand letters, settlement or a combined pressure route against Chinese companies or individuals.
Evidence, Service and Procedure Coordination
Support overseas clients with Chinese-language evidence, notarization or legalization questions, service of process issues, procedural timing and local court or arbitration expectations.
Multi-Jurisdiction Strategy
Coordinate China-side claims with overseas proceedings, foreign judgments or awards, related contracts, parent-company pressure and parallel negotiation plans.
Enforcement and Asset Disposal
For judgment recovery, asset clues and liable parties.
5 services
Enforcement and Asset Disposal
For judgment recovery, asset clues and liable parties.
Asset Tracing and Clue Review
Review bank clues, receivables, property, equity, vehicles, inventory, contracts, related-party transactions, abnormal transfers and debtor operating patterns.
Property Preservation and Enforcement Measures
Assess freezing, seizure, auction, restriction measures, consumption limits, credit pressure, enforcement applications and follow-up communication with enforcement authorities.
Enforcement Objections and Disputes
Handle objections raised by debtors, third parties or interested parties, including ownership disputes, priority disputes, execution scope and procedural challenges.
Adding Liable Parties
Evaluate whether shareholders, actual controllers, guarantors, spouses, related entities or transferees may bear liability under Chinese law and procedure.
Bankruptcy Conversion and Distressed Assets
Assess whether enforcement should convert into bankruptcy, restructuring, liquidation pressure, creditor coordination or distressed asset disposal strategy.
China IP Protection
For brands, products, content and supplier misuse.
5 services
China IP Protection
For brands, products, content and supplier misuse.
Trademark Protection in China
Support for brand name, logo, product line and market-entry protection, including trademark squatting response, conflict review and dispute planning.
Copyright and Content Enforcement
Response strategies for copied images, product listings, manuals, software materials, marketing content and unauthorized online use.
Trade Secret Protection
Evidence review and action planning for supplier leakage, employee misconduct, partner misuse, customer-list exposure and technical information theft.
Unfair Competition Disputes
Legal responses to imitation packaging, misleading promotion, false affiliation, malicious complaints, traffic diversion and commercial disparagement.
Platform and Supplier Takedowns
Coordinate evidence, rights documents and complaint materials for China-facing e-commerce, sourcing, exhibition and supply-chain infringement scenarios.
China Company Claims and Recovery
For unpaid invoices, delivery and corporate claims.
5 services
China Company Claims and Recovery
For unpaid invoices, delivery and corporate claims.
Pre-Suit Claim Review
Check contracts, purchase orders, invoices, email records, delivery proof and payment history before deciding the best route.
Contract and Payment Disputes
Prepare claims for unpaid invoices, late payments, breach of payment obligations, set-off arguments and liquidated damages issues.
Goods Quality and Delivery Claims
Handle defective goods, short shipment, delayed delivery, rejected inspection results and commercial proof around product quality.
Corporate and Shareholder Disputes
Address equity conflicts, control disputes, capital contribution issues, shareholder exits and investment-related litigation.
Enforcement and Asset Recovery
Use preservation, enforcement, debtor tracing and settlement pressure after judgment or in parallel with the main claim.
Law Firm Profile
Hansheng Law Offices: a large platform with global networks and dispute resolution resources.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Shanghai, Hansheng Law Offices is a large full-service law firm serving global legal markets. Hansheng has more than 200 legal professionals, has served over 5,000 clients, and continues to provide commercial dispute and cross-border legal support through its China and international legal service network.
200+Legal professionals
1997Firm founded
5,000+Clients served by the firm
What happens after consultation
Turn uncertainty into an executable plan in three steps.
Rapid Dispute Diagnostic
Review parties, contracts, evidence, amount, jurisdiction, deadlines, counterparty assets and enforcement difficulty.
Litigation or Negotiation Route
Assess preservation, counterclaims, arbitration, insolvency leverage and enforcement strategy.
Action List
Clarify evidence reinforcement, timeline, risk plan and next communication steps.
International Client Services
China-side communication built for international clients.
Advice is structured around the documents, deadlines, jurisdiction questions and recovery risks that overseas clients need to understand. The aim is a clear decision path, not a generic summary of Chinese law.
Before You Contact Us
Questions international clients usually need answered first.
Does my dispute need a Mainland China connection?
Yes. This page is intended for disputes involving Mainland China law, procedure, counterparties, assets, contracts or enforcement.
What should I prepare for the initial review?
Prepare the contract, key correspondence, payment or shipment records, the Chinese counterparty's details, the amount in dispute and any known deadline.
Does submitting information create an attorney-client relationship?
No. Representation begins only after conflict checks and a written engagement agreement.
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