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Chenxi XIE
Regional Partner / Beijing
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Tel +86-10-5957-2151
Email xiechenxi@zhonglun.com
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Practices
Litigation & Arbitration, Construction & Project Development, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Reorganization
Chenxi XIE
Ms. Xie specializes in complex litigation and arbitration across domains including construction projects, corporate equity, finance, and international trade. She is recognized for her ability to dissect intricate cases, identify core issues, and design strategic solutions. Her track record demonstrates a high success rate in cases before the Supreme People's Court.
Notable among Ms. Xie's wide range of practice highlights is an independent guarantee issuance dispute, where she successfully defended her client's rights against a formidable team of internationally renowned independent guarantee experts, helping set a significant precedent in the independent guarantee industry. She also represented a prominent pipeline company in a complex dispute concerning pipeline construction overlapping with mineral resources. The case, heard by the Supreme People's Court, resulted in a favorable outcome for her client and is in effect seen as a precedent.
Ms. Xie's expertise also covers cross-border commercial disputes. She has handled disputes in over 15 jurisdictions, including the US, Singapore, Germany, and Qatar.
Representative Matters
Domestic Dispute Resolution Highlights
Represented a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) in a construction contract retrial initiated by the Fuzhou Branch of CITIC Bank before the Supreme People's Court, with a disputed amount exceeding CNY 100 million, resulting in the retrial petition rejected by the court
Represented a CSCEC subsidiary in a construction project dispute appeal before the Supreme People's Court, securing a court ruling in favor of the client that overturned the original judgment and fully supported the client in the appeal
Represented Sinopec in a CNY 1.26 billion mineral resources dispute and secured reversal of the original judgment
Represented a Chinese state-owned enterprise (SOE) in an overseas construction independent guarantee dispute before Xinjiang High People's Court (first instance) and the Supreme People's Court (second instance), achieving comprehensive victories in both trials
Represented Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology Co., Ltd. in the disputes arising out of two EPC contracts before the Supreme People's Court (second instance)
Represented KPMG in a jurisdictional challenge dispute on the validity of an arbitration provision in a service contract before the Supreme People's Court
Represented PipeChina in multiple resource covering disputes
Represented an Inner Mongolia enterprise in a dispute over an equity transfer contract related to mining rights with an SOE, with the arbitration conducted before CIETAC and the disputed amount exceeding CNY 1.5 billion
Represented a Shaanxi enterprise in a dispute over an equity transfer contract related to mining rights with an SOE, with the arbitration conducted before BAC and the disputed amount exceeding CNY 300 million
Represented a private equity fund in a nominee shareholding agreement dispute with the disputed amount exceeding CNY 150 million before SHIAC, obtaining a favorable award for the client
Represented a subsidiary of Sinochem in an EPC contract dispute before CIETAC, with the disputed amount exceeding CNY 100 million
Represented a state-owned oil and gas enterprise in a service contract dispute against two domestic energy companies before CMAC, achieving a favorable award, with the disputed amount exceeding CNY 100 million
Represented Jiangxi Provincial Natural Gas Investment Co., Ltd. in a dispute arising from a petroleum and natural gas pipeline asset transfer agreement
Represented a subsidiary of CNOOC in a cooperation agreement dispute with a construction company before Hebei High People's Court
Represented China Merchants Property Development (Beijing) Co., Ltd. in resolving disputes with its shareholders
Represented the controlling shareholder of a listed company in a share repurchase dispute before BAC, with the disputed amount exceeding CNY 100 million
Represented Veolia China in an EPC contract related dispute before CIETAC
Represented CITIC Securities in multiple securities margin trading disputes before BAC
Represented CITIC Securities in several large-scale equity investment and financing disputes
Represented China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (SINOSURE) in multiple credit insurance contract disputes before BAC
Represented Zhongrong International Trust Co., Ltd. in multiple enforcement proceedings of notarized debt instruments
Represented Zhongrui Investment (Dalian) Co., Ltd. in a dispute with a borrower under a trust plan
Represented China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (SINOSURE) in multiple disputes over claim payment transfer agreements before CIETAC
Represented the China Clean Development Mechanism Fund Management Center in a national income dispute with a project owner before CIETAC
Provided legal services for potential disputes involving multiple equity investment projects of the China Agricultural Industry Fund
Represented a listed company in arbitration against Swiss Boton Company before CIETAC, with services covering responding to the opposing party's counterclaim for patent infringement
Represented KPMG in multiple service contract disputes before CIETAC
Represented Xinxing Cathay International Group in a BOT contract dispute with a company
Represented China Mobile Communications Group in several copyright disputes
Represented a subsidiary of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation in a sale of goods dispute before the Shanghai Sub-Commission of CIETAC
Represented Medela in a sale of goods dispute before the Shanghai Sub-Commission of CIETAC
Represented Schneider Electric (China) Co., Ltd. in a financing lease dispute
Represented a Canadian company in litigation before courts in Shandong
Represented a British company in litigation before courts in Shandong
Represented an American company in litigation before courts in Beijing
Represented a Ghanaian company in litigation before courts in Tianjin
Represented an Austrian company in a corporate control dispute in China and successfully safeguarded the company's interests through criminal proceedings
Cross-Border Cases
Represented a construction company in a dispute arising from a construction project in Qatar before ICC
Provided legal services to a Chinese SOE for disputes with Zambia's Department of Higher Education arising from an EPC contract
Provided legal services to a Chinese SOE for disputes with a department of Ecuador Government arising from a supply contract
Assisted a Chinese SOE in ad hoc arbitration in Namibia over a construction subcontract dispute
Represented a Chinese SOE before a New York State court defending against a dispute valued about USD 2.7 billion and successfully had the case dismissed on technical grounds
Provided comprehensive legal services to a Chinese SOE for a coal-fired power station project in Bosnia and Herzegovina involving a total investment of over CNY 7 billion, with services covering addressing potential disputes with the owner and downstream subcontractors
Assisted a Chinese SOE in a dispute over a supply contract of steel components for a newly built bridge in Germany, with services covering litigation in Germany and arbitration administered by ICC
Assisted a company in participating in the personal bankruptcy and reconstruction procedure of Jia Yueting before Central California Bankruptcy Court
Assisted a Chinese SOE in participating in the voluntary dissolution procedure of its US subsidiary
Assisted a Chinese SOE in a series of disputes over exploration services in Congo involving over USD 14 million and procedures including arbitration in China, litigation and payment order procedures in Congo, and recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards in Congo
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Assisted a Zhejiang-based listed company in pre-bankruptcy debt restructuring and subsequent bankruptcy filing
Advised a Chinese SOE on the voluntary dissolution of its US subsidiary under Delaware corporate law
Represented a creditor with a claim of CNY 2 billion in the US personal bankruptcy restructuring case of Jia Yueting, adjudicated by the Central California Bankruptcy Court
Acted for a UK creditor with a claim of CNY 300 million in the bankruptcy restructuring proceedings of Xiwang Group
Advised CITIC Securities on the bankruptcy restructuring of Taihai Group and Gongda Gaozong
Transactions
Represented a subsidiary of Shougang Group in EPC contract negotiations with a listed Mexican company regarding a turnkey project
Provided full-range legal services for Yashili's acquisition of Dumex Baby Food Co., Ltd.
Provided legal services for Yashili's acquisition of Oushi Mengniu
Provided legal services to Xin'ao Energy for its approximately CNY 5 billion investment in Sinopec's sales company and participation in Sinopec's mixed ownership reform
Provided legal services for Mengniu's acquisition of Yashili in China's mainland, with the transaction value standing at HKD 12.4 billion
Advised Mengniu on the merger of yogurt business with Danone and setting up more than ten joint ventures across China
Honors and Awards
Recommended Lawyer in Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: PRC firms, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2024-2025
Top 20 Dispute Resolution Lawyers, LEGALBAND, 2023
Memberships & Affiliations
Member, China Young Arbitration Group (CYAG)
Member, Permanent Forum of China Construction Law (PFCCL) 14th Working Group
Publications
"Series on Compliance Risks for Foreign Enterprises under China's Anti-Espionage Law (II)", Zhong Lun Insights, February 7, 2025
"Series on Compliance Risks for Foreign Enterprises under China's Anti-Espionage Law (I)", February 5, 2025
"Guidance and Risk Prevention on Guarantees in International Construction Contract" (co-author), Law Press China, 2024
"Practical Issues in Disputes over Construction Projects Covering Mineral Resources", Zhong Lun Insights, May 13, 2024
"Equity Investment and Funding: Risk Management and Dispute Resolution" (co-author), Law Press China, 2020
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Awards Related
188 Zhong Lun Lawyers in 33 Practice Areas/Regions Honored on The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Greater China 2025 List
33 business areas/regions and 188 lawyers have been honored on the list.
2025-01-15
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Bar Admissions/Professional Qualifications
PRC Bar
New York State Bar
Certificate for Specialist in Demand Guarantees
Training Certificate for Security and Confidentiality Management in the Consulting Services of Military Industry Confidential Business -
Education
LL.M., Cornell University
LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law -
Professional Experience
Regional partner, Zhong Lun Law Firm
Compliance Officer, Cathay United Bank LA Branch -
Languages
Chinese
English