China Supplier & Manufacturing Disputes
China-side legal support for overseas buyers facing defective goods, failed delivery, refund disputes, tooling issues or supplier misconduct.
Issues commonly requiring China-side legal action
Defective or Non-Conforming Goods
Products fail specifications, samples, warranties or agreed quality standards.
Failed or Delayed Delivery
The supplier does not deliver, provides contradictory explanations or seeks new charges.
Deposits and Refunds
Advance payments are retained after non-performance, cancellation or acknowledged defects.
Tooling, Moulds and Samples
Disputes arise over ownership, release, transfer, storage or unauthorised use.
Platform and Evidence Issues
The transaction involves Alibaba, WeChat, email, photos, spreadsheets or fragmented records.
Supplier Misconduct
Concerns involve misrepresentation, asset transfer, disappearance or possible insolvency.
Defined legal support based on the facts and commercial objective
- Review contracts, purchase orders, platform records, payment evidence and communications
- Check the supplier’s registered entity, legal status and available asset indicators
- Assess breach, misrepresentation, refund and damage claims under PRC law
- Prepare Chinese or bilingual legal demand letters and settlement proposals
- Negotiate refund, replacement, release of goods or transfer of tooling
- Assess litigation, arbitration, asset preservation and enforcement options
- Evaluate regulatory or police complaint options where the facts justify them
Questions that shape the strategy
- Which Chinese entity contracted with and received payment from the buyer?
- What quality, inspection, acceptance and warranty terms were agreed?
- Is there a valid governing law, court or arbitration clause?
- What evidence proves the supplier’s admissions, production status or non-performance?
- Are recoverable assets likely to exist in China?
- Is the disputed amount commercially proportionate to formal proceedings?
Selected experience relevant to this practice
Examples are described anonymously to protect confidentiality.
From initial review to legal action
Information Review
Review contracts, communications, payments, company details and other evidence.
Legal Assessment
Identify legal rights, procedural options, enforceability and commercial risk.
Strategy and Scope
Recommend proportionate next steps and confirm deliverables and fees.
Execution
Implement the agreed approach through documents, negotiation or proceedings.
Questions international clients often ask
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Tell us briefly about your matter. We will identify the relevant legal issues, the appropriate scope of work and the recommended next steps.