Dispute Resolution

A 3-year limitation period is applied to civil law cases

By Dieter Gericke, Gregor Bühler, Felix Dasser, Marcel Dietrich, Martin Grod and Reto Heuberger of Homburger AG

As more U.S. and Chinese companies enter into business relationships, contractual arbitration provisions are becoming more important. Susan Leader, Brett Manisco, and Kristen Chin of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld consider the differences between US and Chinese litigation in court and private arbitration.

The Supreme People's Court (SPC) 2017 Annual Report on Intellectual Property not only serves asguidance for the lower courts but also provides insight for predictable outcomes of future disputes.

An introductory overview of third party funding in the international markets

China establishes a national pool of legal talent.

A new judicial interpretation issued by the Supreme People's Court will help level the playing field for foreign investors seeking court review of governmental actions.

CIETAC has issued its first rules on international investment disputes.

Referral system intends to reduce the misjudgment rates of arbitration review.