Top-tier firm Fangda Partners continues to be a frontrunner, singled out for its strong track record and robust presence across the market. The firm focuses on handling high-profile, high-stakes and complex litigation with particular expertise in multi-jurisdictional disputes including international arbitration. The firm also enjoys pre-eminence in the IP, regulatory and insolvency space.
Key figures in the dispute resolution team include Pu (Alexandra) Yang, Helen Shi, Nuo Ji and Kate Yin who specialise in IP, international arbitration, insolvency and government and regulatory matters respectively. Benjamin Miao, Daniel Huang and Peter Yuen are other key practitioners.
On the intellectual property front, the firm represented NavInfo, a market-leading Chinese navigation software and map company, on its successful copyright infringement claim against three Baidu companies found to be using “substantially similar software” without permission. The Beijing Intellectual Property Court awarded NavInfo Rmb64.5 million($8.9 million) in damages, the highest damages award for copyright infringement cases in China to date. In addition to awarding damages, the court granted an injunction enjoining the Baidu companies from infringement and ordered the defendants to issue a public apology.
The firm counts esteemed companies as litigation clients including Alibaba UC Technology, ByteDance, Intel and Ralph Lauren.
The firm’s dispute resolution practice has promoted Sijia Li and Sylvia Zhang to partners in June 2023. Feng Wang joined from TianTong Law Firm as partner later in the same year.
Client feedback
“They provide quick replies and are able to give accurate and good advice on complicated topics. Additionally, they proactively engage lawyers in other areas to ensure the soundness of the solutions.” – Labour and employment
Heidi Hang
She delivers work with a quick turnaround time and provides advice that is business-friendly.
Benjamin Miao
“He is highly expert and possess a strategically sound approach.”
“He provides expert, sound advice and demonstrates legal skilfulness. Additionally, he is always available and responsive.”
Bo Zhou
“He is very responsive and offers effective solutions to complex issues.”
