Erex Chen provides daily legal service for foreign-invested companies and oversea companies, as well as large and medium-sized Chinese companies, including investment and trading projects in China by foreign-invested companies and oversea companies, and outbound investment by Chinese companies. Erex Chen understands well the differences in business environments and cultures between China and international markets, and provides timely and efficient service to clients with various backgrounds.

Erex Chen works for clients including global top 500 enterprises, as well as well-known domestic and international companies in the manufacture, chemical, trade, software, finance, restaurant, consulting, architecture designing and education industry.

The representative litigation/arbitration cases in relation to contract dispute handled by Erex Chen in recent years include:

• Representing Gruber  Logistics International Transport Agency (Shanghai) Co., Ltd in seeking the recovery of transportation fee against Siemens Transformer (Wuhan) Co., Ltd in China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission Shanghai Sub-Commission;

• Representing Horizon Software Aisa Limited in seeking the recovery of software service fees against Everbright Photon Investment Ltd in China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission;

• Representing Horizon Software Aisa Limited in seeking the recovery of software service fees against Zheshang Securities Co., Ltd. in China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission;

• Representing Jenoptik Industrial Metrology Germany GmbH in seeking the recovery of payment due relating to a sales contract against Shanghai Xiuwu Industrial Technology Co., Ltd in China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission;

• Representing Jenoptik Industrial Metrology Germany GmbH in seeking the recovery of payment due relating to a sales contract against Chongqing BAIC Yinxiang Trading Co., Ltd and Chongqing Kate Engine Technology Co., Ltd in China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission;

• Representing Shanghai Imperial International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd in a lease dispute against the landlord Shanghai Jinrong Industrial Development Co., Ltd in Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission;

• Representing AC Milan (Beijing) Sports Development Co., Ltd in defending a claim relating to refund of service fees from Guizhou Hengfeng Football Club Co., Ltd. in the court of Guiyang;

• Representing JAS Worldwide Denmark A/S in seeking recovery of freight service fees due from GAC (Shanghai) Co. Ltd in Shanghai Maritime Court;

• Representing Pulcra Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in seeking recovery of owed payment under sales contracts from Hangzhou Fuxing Textile Co., Ltd in the court of Hangzhou Fuyang;

• Representing DNP INDUSTRIAL SRL in seeking recover of owed payment under sales contract from Shanghai Jiewei Trading Co., Ltd in the court of Shanghai Jinshan;

• Representing ECM (Shanghai) Co., Ltd in defending a claim relating to refund of service fees filed by Shenzhen Xunke Standard Technology Service Co., Ltd in the court of Shanghai Pudong;

• Representing ECM (Shanghai) Co., Ltd in defending a claim relating to refund of service fees filed by Fuzhou Xinda Yongyi Quality Technology Service Co., Ltd in the court of Shanghai Pudong;

• Representing Suzhou Sanovo Machinery Technology Co., Ltd in defending a claim relating to freight forwarding service fees from Prime Cargo in the court of Suzhou;

• Representing Habib Bank Zurich (Hong Kong) Limited in seeking recognition and enforcement of a HK court decision in Mainland China in Shanghai Financial Court.

Chris Rao provides legal services to large and medium-sized enterprises in China, involving labor disputes and other commercial dispute resolution. Chris Rao has a wealth of experience in the field of criminal defense, providing criminal defense to people of various backgrounds, and has achieved good results. Chris Rao can provide criminal legal services to foreigners in English, help clients understand China's criminal legal system and practice, and strive for good results for clients.

The representative litigation cases in relation to criminal defense handled by Chris Rao in recent years include:

• Representing Mr.S from China on suspicion of intentional injury in the court of Shanghai Pudong, Mr.S got probation ;

• Representing Mr.Z from China on suspicion of fraud in Shanghai Baoshan Public Security Bureau, Mr.Z was found not guilty ;

• Representing Mr.W from Germany on suspicion of theft in Shanghai Jing 'an Procuratorate, Mr.W got non-prosecution which meant not guilty in China ;

• Representing Mr.A from Italy on suspicion of intentional injury in the court of Shanghai Xuhui, Mr.A got probation ;

• Representing Mr.L from China on suspicion of opening casinos in Shanghai Fengxian Public Security Bureau, Mr.L got release on bail pending trial;

• Representing Mr.L from China on suspicion of non-national staff bribery in Zhejiang Xinchang Public Security Bureau, Mr.L got release on bail pending trial;

• Representing Mr.Z from China on suspicion of shielding or concealing the illegal gain or the income of illegal gain in Zhejiang Yiwu Procuratorate, Mr.W got non-prosecution which meant not guilty in China.

Doris Zhang's practice areas are mainly concentrated in corporate law, intellectual property, international trade dispute resolution, etc., and has rich theoretical and practical experience in providing legal services for foreign-invested companies and oversea companies, as well as large and media-sized Chinese companies. In civil and commercial dispute resolution, especially in the preservation, trial and execution of major difficult and complex cases, Doris Zhang has a deep theoretical understanding and rich experience in handling.

The representative litigation/arbitration cases in relation to contract dispute handled by Doris Zhang in recent years include:

• Representing Jenoptik Industrial Metrology Germany GmbH in seeking the recovery of payment due relating to a sales contract against Shanghai Xiuwu Industrial Technology Co., Ltd in China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission;

• Representing Jenoptik Industrial Metrology Germany GmbH in seeking the recovery of payment due relating to a sales contract against Chongqing BAIC Yinxiang Trading Co., Ltd and Chongqing Kate Engine Technology Co., Ltd in China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission;

• Representing AC Milan (Beijing) Sports Development Co., Ltd in defending a claim relating to refund of service fees from Guizhou Hengfeng Football Club Co., Ltd. in the court of Guiyang;

• Representing ECM (Shanghai) Co., Ltd in defending a claim relating to refund of service fees filed by Shenzhen Xunke Standard Technology Service Co., Ltd in the court of Shanghai Pudong;

• Representing ECM (Shanghai) Co., Ltd in defending a claim relating to refund of service fees filed by Fuzhou Xinda Yongyi Quality Technology Service Co., Ltd in the court of Shanghai Pudong;

• Representing Habib Bank Zurich (Hong Kong) Limited in seeking recognition and enforcement of a HK court decision in Mainland China in Shanghai Financial Court.

Throughout his career, Michael has demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen by successfully establishing and managing two companies: sim consultancy and SATIS Trading. These ventures have allowed him to gain firsthand experience in the intricacies of the Chinese market and develop a deep understanding of its dynamics.

One of Michael's key strengths lies in assisting companies in formulating, adjusting, and implementing their Asia/China strategies. His extensive knowledge of the business environment, coupled with his on-the-ground experience, enables him to provide valuable insights and support to organizations seeking to expand or optimize their operations in the region.

In addition to his consulting work, Michael is actively involved in academia. He serves as a consultant and lecturer at various business schools and universities, sharing his expertise and contributing to the education of future business professionals. His involvement in the academic community further showcases his commitment to knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Furthermore, Michael holds positions on multiple international companies' Board of Directors and Advisory Boards. This demonstrates the trust and recognition he has garnered within the business community for his strategic insights and ability to contribute effectively to organizational decision-making processes.

With his extensive experience & expertise in Asian business strategies, and active involvement in academia and international boards, Michael is a sought-after professional in the field. His ability to navigate both the European and Asian business landscapes makes him an expfor organizations seeking to establish or enhance their presence in China and Asia.

In 2015, Jonathan completed his PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in political science and the Chinese legal system. During 2012-2013, he was a Visiting Professor at East China University of Politics and Law in Shanghai.

Jonathan is fluent in English and Mandarin.