Jay Zhifeng CHEN
Chinese name: CHEN Zhifeng (陈植锋)
PRC-qualified lawyer and partner at Guangdong Zhuojian Law Firm, with over 16 years of legal experience spanning private practice and in-house legal roles at Foxconn, Hytera and Avnet.
Registered Foreign Lawyer (Victoria, Australia)
Partner · Guangdong Zhuojian Law Firm
Academic & Professional Appointments
- Lecturer, School of Law, South China Normal University
- Supervisor for J.M. postgraduates, School of Law, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
- Leading International Lawyer of Guangdong Province
officially recognized by Guangdong Lawyers Association in 2024 - Leading International Lawyer of Shenzhen Municipality
officially recognized by Shenzhen Lawyers Association in 2022 - Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area Mediator
Officially and jointly accredited by the Department of Justice of Guangdong Province, the Department of Justice of the Hong Kong SAR, and the Secretariat for Administration and Justice of the Macao SAR
China legal experience with a cross-border commercial perspective
Jay Zhifeng CHEN, CPA (Australia), is a PRC-qualified lawyer and partner at Guangdong Zhuojian Law Firm in Shenzhen. He has been with Zhuojian Law Firm for over 10 years.
In Chinese-language records, his name appears as CHEN Zhifeng (陈植锋). In English-language records, it may appear as Zhifeng CHEN or Zhi Feng CHEN. He may also be identified professionally as Jay Chen.
This identity note helps clients distinguish him from other professionals named Jay Chen and verify the corresponding professional records. He provides Chinese and English legal services to international companies, investors and professional advisers.
His practice focuses on international trade, foreign investment, corporate and commercial matters, employment and HR compliance, intellectual property, regulatory compliance and cross-border dispute resolution.
- PRC-qualified practising lawyer
- Locally registered foreign lawyer — Victoria, Australia
- CPA (Australia) — CPA Australia member holding CPA status
- Arbitration and mediation appointments in China
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Legal advice informed by multinational business operations
Earlier in his career, Jay Chen worked in Foxconn’s Global Legal Department, Hytera’s Legal Department and Avnet’s Asia-Pacific Legal Department, including supporting overseas investment and cross-border expansion projects at Foxconn and Hytera.
Foxconn
Global Legal Department
Experience in a global manufacturing environment involving international customers, supply chains, commercial contracts, corporate operations, overseas investment and cross-border expansion projects, employment issues and cross-border legal matters.
Hytera
Legal Department
Experience in the technology and telecommunications sector, including international business, overseas investment and cross-border expansion projects, commercial contracts, compliance, employment and operational legal support.
Avnet
Asia-Pacific Legal Department
Experience supporting regional business operations in electronics distribution, international trade, sales, supply chains, employment and commercial legal matters.
This background enables Jay to work effectively with management, legal, finance, HR, sales, procurement, engineering and compliance teams, and to provide advice that is legally sound, commercially realistic and operationally workable.
Core areas of work
International Trade
Contracts, supply chains, distribution, manufacturing and payment risk.
Foreign Investment
China market entry, WFOEs, JVs, governance and operational compliance.
Cross-Border Disputes
Negotiation, litigation, arbitration, preservation and enforcement.
Employment & Labor
Employment compliance, workforce management, arbitration and litigation.
Corporate & Compliance
Governance, ongoing operations, data, regulatory and commercial risk.
IP & Technology
Licensing, protection, platform disputes and technology-related transactions.
Legal and commercial education across China and Australia
China University of Political Science and Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Deakin University, Australia
Master of Commercial Law
Master of Commerce
Additional Professional Training
Legal and professional training through City University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong School of Continuing and Professional Studies, and Georgetown University’s International Law Institute.
Professional credentials supporting cross-border work
- PRC-qualified practising lawyer
- Partner, Guangdong Zhuojian Law Firm
- Locally registered foreign lawyer — Victoria, Australia
- CPA (Australia) — CPA Australia member holding CPA status
- Arbitration and mediation appointments in China
Working Languages
Chinese and English
Base
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
International Coordination
Australia, Hong Kong, Europe, North America and other jurisdictions through professional networks and local counsel.
CPA (Australia)
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Selected cross-border experience
Clear analysis, practical options and accountable execution
Issue Prioritisation
Separate critical legal and commercial issues from secondary concerns.
Practical Advice
Explain realistic options, cost, timing and enforceability.
Transparent Scope
Define the work product, assumptions, exclusions and fee basis.
Coordinated Delivery
Bring in additional specialists or local counsel where the matter requires it.
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