Dispute Resolution

Obtaining a foreign court judgment against a Chinese party is not much use if it can not be enforced in the PRC. Arbitration is the only realistic way of getting access to your debt

Almost one-third of cases referred to the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission were settled through a combination of mediation…

As Baidu, Sinopec and China Mobile have discovered, private anti-monopoly lawsuits are on the rise in mainland China. This leaves large businesses facing significant imminent risks

As Baidu, Sinopec and China Mobile have discovered, private anti-monopoly lawsuits are on the rise in mainland China. This leaves large businesses facing significant imminent risks

The PRC Arbitration Law says that an arbitration agreement must refer to the arbitration commission selected by the parties, among other things. There are many questions as to the meaning of this clause

A new opinion issued by the Supreme People's Court will provide valuable guidance to foreign companies handling contracts affected by the financial crisis

China's top court has issued opinions encouraging the use of alternative means of dispute resolution which should make it easier for companies to enforce…

The Opinion gives guidance on distinguishing changed circumstances and commercial risk, determining excessive liquidated damages, loss of anticipated benefits and agency by estoppel, and correctly applying mandatory provisions and the rule of the right of plea of unease.

Important foreign-related cases should be reported swiftly to the superior courts.