Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Most initial reviews, contract work and strategic advice can be handled remotely, subject to identity, conflict and engagement procedures.

The practice assists international businesses with contracts, supplier and commercial disputes, foreign investment and market entry, employment matters, due diligence, investigations, negotiations and dispute resolution. The appropriate scope depends on the facts and objectives.

Provide the parties’ names, a short chronology, contracts, key communications, payment evidence, the amount involved, current status and your preferred outcome. For a Chinese counterparty, its Chinese legal name or other reliable identifying information is especially helpful.

Depending on the assignment, support may include corporate-record checks, document review, due diligence and appropriately scoped on-site inquiries. The proposed work will be tailored to the objective, available information and applicable requirements.

No. A lawyer-client relationship arises only after conflict clearance, acceptance of the engagement and completion of the required engagement process.

Depending on the matter, fees may be hourly, fixed, staged or a combination. The scope, assumptions, exclusions and payment terms should be confirmed in advance.

Unless the engagement terms state otherwise, legal fees do not include external costs such as court or arbitration fees, notarisation, translation, travel or specialist fees. Expected external costs will be discussed where relevant.

Yes. A formal Chinese or bilingual demand letter may be appropriate after the evidence, legal entity and objectives are reviewed.

Chinese courts may grant preservation if statutory requirements are met, usually with security and sufficient information about the assets.

Potentially, but translation, authenticity and procedural formalities should be addressed early.

No. Legal outcomes depend on the facts, evidence, counterparty, decision-maker and process. The role of counsel is to assess risks, protect the client’s position and pursue the agreed strategy; no outcome can be guaranteed.

After an initial assessment and conflict check, the parties confirm the scope, fees and engagement terms. Work begins once the engagement process and any agreed initial payment are completed.

Timing varies by city, business scope, documentation, licensing, banking and the readiness of the investor.

No. Website content is general information only and does not replace advice based on the facts of a specific matter.