East & Concord Partners has solidified its reputation as a litigation and arbitration leader in China, particularly noted for its arbitration expertise. The firm’s Beijing office boasts a roster of senior arbitrators affiliated with the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission and other major arbitration bodies, positioning it at the forefront of high-stakes disputes.
Its practice spans complex commercial litigation, intellectual property conflicts and cross-border arbitration, with a strong foothold in sectors such as finance, energy, insurance and education.
Leading the firm’s dispute resolution practice, partners Qi Zhou and Chaoyi Ji are recognised for their strategic handling of precedent-setting matters.
Zhou and Ji recently represented Coca-Cola Beverage (Shanghai) Co. through a high-profile international arbitration against John Bean Technologies SpA before the Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission. The case gained attention for the team’s submission of over 100 kilograms of documentary evidence, a testament to their exhaustive preparation and tactical rigour. In another landmark matter, the pair represented Ms. Lan Zhang and affiliated entities in a groundbreaking application to set aside an arbitral award before the China International Commercial Court (CICC) of the Supreme People’s Court. This matter marked the first time the Supreme Court directly adjudicated an arbitration judicial review case and the CICC’s inaugural annulment proceeding, setting a critical precedent for future enforcement challenges.
The firm’s arbitration prowess is further underscored by its work for clients such as
China Banking Association, CITIC Bank, Pacific Insurance Group, Vanke Beijing and Zhejiang Longsheng Group, reflecting its ability to navigate both domestic and cross-jurisdictional disputes.
Client feedback
“The firm consistently delivers pragmatic dispute resolution strategies and high-calibre litigation services. Their ability to craft tailored solutions for complex tech-related disputes sets them apart in an industry where precision and adaptability are critical.” – Technology and telecommunications
“We were deeply impressed by the firm’s ability to dissect core issues, resolve intricate challenges, and expedite judicial processes in our insolvency matter. Their partners engage at every level, dedicating themselves entirely to advancing the client’s best interests. Their hands-on approach consistently translates into optimal outcomes, even in the most time-sensitive scenarios.” – Insolvency
“The team combines exceptional legal drafting skills with unwavering responsiveness. Their advice extends beyond immediate case needs, offering proactive counsel on broader project-related risks. Their compliance expertise and commercial sophistication further elevate their value as strategic partners.” – Commercial and transactions
“A standout for their deep industry knowledge and professionalism, particularly in balancing regulatory compliance with business objectives.” – Commercial and transactions
Yingzhi Yang
“The first and most profound impression that lawyer Yang Yingzhi left on us is his ‘combination of responsibility and professionalism, along with a pragmatic business mindset and effective legal solutions’. Lawyer Yang excels in starting from fact-finding and, with his exceptional understanding and learning abilities, focuses on the details to pinpoint the core of disputes, achieving a comprehensive view from a single aspect, thereby maximising the interests of clients. What is even more commendable is that lawyer Yang always maintains a diligent and humble attitude. Throughout our collaboration, he continuously learns and improves himself, always providing comprehensive and efficient legal services. We, as well as other business teams that have worked with him, have great trust in him, and therefore, we consider lawyer Yang a long-term partner and friend.”
"Professional, dedicated, and responsive to client needs."
"In terms of corporate compliance, he reviewed the company's past contracts and provided objective and comprehensive risk prevention and solutions, addressing internal disputes from a corporate law perspective, demonstrating great patience and professionalism. He participated in commercial negotiations and drafted commercial contracts, showing professionalism and alertness during the negotiation process, providing key information to decision-makers in a timely manner. His experience in drafting contracts is rich, with detailed clauses and strong logical structure, effectively controlling potential risks, and completing assigned tasks on time."
"Yang Yingzhi is very professional in case analysis, able to help companies quickly identify the key points of cases, and provide very reasonable litigation strategies and solutions."
