In China, it is important to attempt to reach a negotiated settlement before starting litigation or arbitration proceedings. A recent court opinion highlights the possibility of using mediation in the event of a commercial dispute
December 08, 2009
Dispute Resolution
A Shanghai court has dismissed an abuse of dominance case against two Chinese online entertainment companies, providing encouragement for dominant companies…
November 02, 2009RouseMai [email protected] the end of 2008 the Hangzhou Intermediate People's Court ruled against a famous US footwear and apparel maker in a trade…
November 02, 2009A Chinese court has for the first time enforced an award made in China by a foreign arbitral institution. The decision apparently follows a policy of limiting…
November 02, 2009The Robinson Helicopters case finally ended in August when a Californian court upheld a PRC judgment. Although a positive development, this is unlikely to lead to Chinese courts enforcing US judgments
November 02, 2009Recent high-profile US litigation has highlighted the need for stringent quality control when dealing with Chinese factories or exporters
November 02, 2009Obtaining a foreign court judgment against a Chinese party is not much use if it can not be enforced in the PRC. Arbitration is the only realistic way of getting access to your debt
November 02, 2009Obtaining a foreign court judgment against a Chinese party is not much use if it can not be enforced in the PRC. Arbitration is the only realistic way of getting access to your debt
November 02, 2009Almost one-third of cases referred to the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission were settled through a combination of mediation…
October 10, 2009As Baidu, Sinopec and China Mobile have discovered, private anti-monopoly lawsuits are on the rise in mainland China. This leaves large businesses facing significant imminent risks
October 10, 2009