Resolving China trade disputes for international buyers and suppliers.
I help overseas companies and investors protect their interests when deals with Chinese partners go wrong — contract breaches, unpaid invoices, defective goods, arbitration and enforcement in China.
Overseas buyers
Contract breach · defective goods · non-delivery · deposit & payment recovery
Solutions →Overseas suppliers
Unpaid invoices · buyer refusing payment · shipment disputes · enforcement
Solutions →Whether you are the buyer or the seller, I work for your commercial outcome.
China's legal system is different — and so is the way business disputes are actually resolved. My role is to translate your commercial objective into an effective legal strategy under Chinese law.
Overseas buyer vs. Chinese supplier
When goods are defective, late, never shipped, or a deposit is withheld — I pursue your claim under contract and Chinese law.
See how →Overseas supplier vs. Chinese buyer
Unpaid shipments, disputed instalments or a Chinese buyer who will not pay — I enforce your contractual and statutory rights in China.
See how →Prevent disputes before they start
Review your supply or purchase contracts, run counterparty due diligence and build in protections that avoid costly litigation.
See how →Local knowledge, clear communication, and a strategy built around your goal.
A successful outcome in a China-linked dispute is rarely about filing a lawsuit first. It is about choosing the right forum, preserving evidence, timing, and applying pressure at the right moment. I bring on-the-ground experience with Chinese courts, arbitration commissions and commercial practice.
- Direct access to local courts, arbitration and enforcement organs
- Clear, plain-English updates — no jargon, no surprises
- Cost-conscious strategy focused on recoverability, not billable hours
- Work across time zones with remote-friendly engagement
A phased approach, from demand letter to enforcement.
Most cases settle before trial. My process is structured to preserve relationships and resources where possible, while keeping a credible path to arbitration or litigation at every step.
Assess
Understand your contract, evidence and the realistic remedies available.
Pressure
Formal demand, negotiation and dispute-resolution tactics.
Pursue
Arbitration or litigation before the right forum.
Recover
Enforce the outcome against assets in China.
What clients can expect from me
I keep responses prompt, opinions candid, and costs transparent. References and case studies are available on request respecting client confidentiality.
Candid assessments
You get an honest view of the strength of your case and what is realistically achievable ? not what is easiest to bill.
Practical strategy
I focus on recoverability and speed, choosing the route most likely to protect your commercial interests.
Cross-border communication
Clear English updates, responsive across time zones, with the nuance of Chinese commercial practice explained plainly.
Plain-English guidance on China trade disputes
What to Do When a Chinese Supplier Breaches Your Contract
A practical, step-by-step guide for overseas buyers facing a contract breach by a Chinese supplier — evidence, negotiation and recovery.
How to Recover an Outstanding Payment from a Chinese Company
Options for recovering money owed by a Chinese company: demand letters, negotiation, arbitration, litigation and enforcement.
Arbitration vs Litigation in China: Which Is Right for Your Dispute?
Compare CIETAC arbitration and Chinese court litigation for cross-border commercial disputes — speed, cost, enforceability and strategy.
Let's assess your dispute — or protect the next deal.
Send the key facts of your matter and I will let you know the realistic options, likely path and an initial view of costs.