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Resolving China-Related Commercial Disputes
When a China-related commercial relationship breaks down, timing, forum selection and enforcement strategy matter. Li & Shi China Counsel assists international clients with commercial litigation, arbitration-related matters, debt recovery, interim relief and negotiated resolution in China.
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Introduction
Service Introduction
Disputes in China present procedural and practical challenges that differ significantly from common law systems. Evidence rules, court filing standards, asset preservation, service, hearings and enforcement all require local execution. A strong legal position can lose value if the strategy is not designed around procedure, timing and collectability.
We advise claimants and respondents in China-related commercial disputes, including contract disputes, unpaid receivables, supply chain disputes, shareholder conflicts, licensing disputes and enforcement matters. Our approach begins with a practical merits and recovery assessment: what can be claimed, where the matter should be filed, whether assets can be preserved, what evidence is needed and what outcome is commercially realistic.
We keep overseas clients informed in clear English throughout the matter, including written case assessments, procedural updates, hearing summaries and settlement recommendations.
Key Differentiator
“A strong legal position can lose value if the strategy is not designed around procedure, timing and collectability.”
— Li & Shi China Counsel
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Branch Offices in Mainland China
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Countries & Regions Served
When to Involve Us
- A Chinese counterparty has failed to pay, deliver or perform under contract.
- You need urgent asset preservation before a debtor dissipates assets.
- You are facing a claim before a Chinese court or arbitral institution.
- You need to enforce an arbitral award or settlement in China.
- You need a realistic assessment of litigation cost, timeline and recovery prospects.
Process
Our Process
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Case Assessment
Review contracts, invoices, correspondence, payment records, evidence and counterparty profile. Deliver an initial written view on merits, jurisdiction, evidence gaps, likely cost and recovery prospects.
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Strategy Design
Select the appropriate path: negotiation, mediation, arbitration, litigation, interim relief, asset preservation or parallel strategy. Consider forum, governing law, service, timing and enforcement.
03
Filing and Proceedings
Prepare claims, evidence bundles, preservation applications, defence materials and procedural submissions. Manage filing requirements and procedural deadlines.
04
Hearings and Representation
Represent clients in hearings or coordinate with required local counsel where appropriate. Provide English hearing reports and next-step recommendations.
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Enforcement and Settlement
Pursue enforceable resolution through judgment, award, court-approved settlement, asset tracing or negotiated payment plan.
What We Handle
Scope of Services
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Commercial Litigation
Contract, supply chain, distribution, service, shareholder, equity transfer and other commercial disputes before Chinese courts.
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Arbitration-Related Matters
Representation and support in disputes administered by institutions such as CIETAC, HKIAC, ICC and other bodies, subject to engagement scope and procedural requirements.
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Debt Recovery
Recovery strategy, demand letters, negotiation, litigation/arbitration, preservation measures and enforcement against Chinese debtors.
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Interim Relief and Asset Preservation
Urgent applications to preserve bank accounts, equity, real estate, equipment or other assets where legal conditions are satisfied.
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Award and Judgment Enforcement
Recognition and enforcement strategy for arbitral awards under applicable conventions and PRC law; enforcement of foreign judgments where treaties, reciprocity or PRC procedural rules permit.
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Settlement and Mediation
Commercially focused negotiation and settlement documentation designed to create enforceable outcomes and reduce business disruption.
Case Study
Debt Recovery - Overseas Distributor and Guangdong Manufacturer
An overseas electronics distributor sought recovery of unpaid sums from a Guangdong manufacturer after a cancelled production arrangement. The matter required rapid assessment of contractual evidence, debtor assets and the feasibility of interim measures.
The legal strategy combined demand escalation, preservation analysis, dispute filing preparation and settlement negotiation. The objective was not merely to obtain a favourable legal decision, but to convert legal leverage into actual payment.
Result:
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price
Pricing Language
Fixed fee
Available for clearly scoped tasks such as demand letters, initial case assessments, standard filings or contract review.
Hourly rate
Used for complex, multi-stage or uncertain-scope disputes. Written estimates are provided where possible.
Success-linked arrangements
Available only where legally permissible and appropriate, after merits and collectability assessment.