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Dispute Resolution Lawyers in China
Litigation, arbitration, and mediation counsel for commercial and civil disputes in China.
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Find verified dispute resolution lawyers for litigation, arbitration, mediation, and cross-border enforcement. Major seats include CIETAC, SHIAC, and SCIA alongside specialized courts.
Use this directory for forum choice, interim measures, evidence strategy, or settlement leverage. Pair with our dispute resolution guide, the debt & enforcement hub, and city legal guides.
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Process, issues, and further reading
Forum and strategy choices
- Map the dispute clause: PRC court, foreign court, or arbitration seat (CIETAC, SHIAC, SCIA, HKIAC, SIAC).
- Preserve evidence early — contracts, chops, WeChat/email, and performance records.
- Consider interim measures (asset or evidence preservation) where available.
- Settlement windows often open after first hearing or expert appraisal.
- Plan enforcement of awards/judgments against assets in China or offshore.
Key PRC sources (illustrative)
- Civil Procedure Law of the PRC (rev. 2021/2023) — jurisdiction, evidence, and enforcement.
- Arbitration Law of the PRC — domestic arbitration framework and award enforcement interfaces.
- Civil Code of the PRC (Book on Contracts / torts) — liability and contractual remedies.
- New York Convention practice for foreign arbitral awards (as applied in PRC courts).
Context: dispute resolution guide · arbitration overview.
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