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  • Chenxi XIE

    Regional Partner / Beijing

  • Tel +86-10-5957-2151

    Email xiechenxi@zhonglun.com

  • Practices

    Litigation & Arbitration, Construction & Project Development, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Reorganization

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Chenxi XIE

Ms. Xie specializes in complex litigation and arbitration across construction projects, corporate equity, international trade, and military industry-related matters. She is recognized for her ability to dissect intricate cases, identify core issues, and design strategic solutions. Her track record includes a high success rate in cases under the Supreme People's Court.

Notable cases handled by Ms. Xie include representing a client in an independent guarantee issuance dispute case. In this case, she successfully defended her client's rights against a formidable team of internationally renowned independent guarantee experts, setting 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 formed a precedent effect in the field.

Ms. Xie also specializes in handling cross-border commercial disputes. She handled disputes in various jurisdictions, including the U.S., Canada, Singapore, the UK, Germany, Russia, the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ecuador, the Republic of Congo, Namibia, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, and Thailand.

Representative Matters

Selected Domestic Cases

  • Represented a subsidiary of Beijing Energy Group in an EPC contract dispute related to an advanced water reclamation treatment system

  • Represented Sinopec and a branch company in a second instance appeal before the Supreme People's Court regarding a dispute over construction project covering mineral resources, with the Supreme People's Court revising the judgment in full support of the client's appeal requests

  • Represented PipeChina (Xinjiang) United Pipeline Co., Ltd. in a lawsuit filed by Longyan Xinluo Shibawan Coal Mine Co., Ltd. concerning compensation for damages due to pipeline covering coal resources, with a disputed amount of CNY 126 million, resulting in Longyan Intermediate People's Court, Fujian  dismissing all claims of the coal mine enterprise in the first instance, and Fujian High People's Court upholding the first-instance judgment

  • Represented PipeChina Xinjiang Coal-to-Gas Pipeline Co., Ltd. in a lawsuit filed by Chenzhou Nanxing Industrial & Mining Trade Co., Ltd. concerning compensation for damages to exploration rights of lead-zinc polymetallic ores due to pipeline coverage, with a disputed amount of CNY 280 million and compelled the plaintiff to withdraw the lawsuit given its slim chances of success

  • Represented a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corp (CSCEC) in a construction project contract retrial case initiated by CITIC Bank Fuzhou Branch before the Supreme People's Court, with a disputed amount exceeding CNY 100 million, with the opposing party's retrial petition rejected by the Supreme People's Court

  • Represented a CSCEC subsidiary in a second instance appeal for a construction project dispute before the Supreme People's Court, with the court revising the previous judgment in full support of the client's appeal requests

  • Represented a state-owned enterprise in an overseas construction 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 two EPC contract dispute cases before the Supreme People's Court

  • Represented a subsidiary of Fujian Port Group in a coal sale and purchase dispute before courts in Shandong

  • Represented an American company in litigation before courts in Shanxi

  • 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, successfully safeguarding the company's interests through criminal proceedings

  • Represented KPMG in a jurisdictional challenge dispute regarding a service contract before the Supreme People's Court

  • Represented a subsidiary of CNOOC in a cooperation agreement dispute with a construction enterprise before Hebei High People's Court

  • Represented CITIC Securities in multiple large-scale equity investment and financing disputes

  • Represented Xinxing Cathay International Group in a BOT contract dispute with a company

  • Represented Schneider Electric (China) Co., Ltd. in a financial lease dispute

  • Represented China Internet Investment Fund in a share repurchase dispute with a company, arbitrated by the Beijing Arbitration Commission (BAC)

  • Represented a fund in a share repurchase dispute with the actual controller of a military industry enterprise, arbitrated by the BAC

  • Represented a subsidiary fund of Shenzhen Expressway Group Co., Ltd. in an equity transfer dispute, arbitrated by the BAC

  • Represented an Inner Mongolia enterprise in a dispute over an equity transfer contract related to mining rights with a state-owned enterprise, arbitrated by China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), with a disputed amount exceeding CNY 1.5 billion

  • Represented a Shaanxi enterprise in a dispute over an equity transfer contract related to mining rights with a state-owned enterprise, arbitrated by the BAC with a disputed amount exceeding CNY 300 million

  • Represented a fund in a nominee shareholding agreement dispute before Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration (SHIAC), obtaining a favorable award for a disputed amount exceeding CNY 150 million

  • Represented a subsidiary of Sinochem in an EPC contract dispute before CIETAC, with a disputed amount exceeding CNY 100 million

  • Represented a state-owned oil and gas enterprise in a service contract dispute arbitration against two domestic energy companies before CMAC, achieving a favorable award, with a disputed amount exceeding CNY 100 million

  • Represented the actual controller of a listed company in a share repurchase dispute before the BAC, with a disputed amount exceeding CNY 100 million

  • Represented Veolia China in an EPC contract dispute before CIETAC

  • Represented Veolia China in a joint venture contract dispute before CIETAC

  • Represented CITIC Securities in multiple securities margin trading disputes before the BAC

  • Represented China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (SINOSURE) in multiple disputes over claim payment transfer agreements before CIETAC

  • Represented China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (SINOSURE) in multiple credit insurance contract disputes before the BAC

  • Represented the China Clean Development Mechanism Fund Management Center in a national income dispute with a project owner, arbitrated by CIETAC

  • Represented a listed company in arbitration against Swiss Boton Company, including responding to its counterclaim for patent infringement, arbitrated by CIETAC

  • Represented KPMG in multiple service contract disputes before CIETAC

  • Represented Medela in a sale of goods dispute before the Shanghai Sub-Commission of CIETAC


Cross-Border Cases

  • Represented a state-owned enterprise in an arbitration before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) concerning a construction contract dispute with a Thai company

  • Assisted a company in initiating arbitration before the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) regarding a repurchase agreement dispute and obtained a favorable award

  • Assisted a Chinese state-owned enterprise (SOE) in ad hoc arbitration in Namibia over a construction subcontract dispute

  • Represented a construction company in a dispute arising from a construction project in Qatar before ICC

  • Provided legal service to a Chinese SOE in disputes with Zambia's Department of Higher Education arising from an EPC contract

  • Provided legal service to a Chinese SOE in disputes with a certain department of the Ecuador Government arising from a supply contract

  • Defended a Chinese SOE before a court in New York State with the amount in dispute being 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, including addressing potential disputes with the owner and downstream subcontractors, involving a project investment amount exceeding CNY 7 billion

  • Assisted a Chinese SOE in a dispute over the supply contract of steel components for a bridge project in Germany, involving litigation in Germany and arbitration administered by ICC, among other dispute resolution procedures

  • Assisted a company in participating in the personal bankruptcy and restructuring procedure of Mr. Jia Yueting before the Central California Bankruptcy Court as a creditor (claim amount: CNY 2 billion)

  • Provided legal services for a Jiangsu-based company in a sale of goods dispute against a US company before a Massachusetts court

  • Assisted a Chinese SOE in the voluntary dissolution procedure of its US subsidiary

  • Assisted a Chinese SOE in a series of disputes over an exploration service contract in the Republic of Congo, with a dispute amount of 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

  • Assisted a Chinese SOE in applying to a Singaporean court to set aside an ICC arbitral award, successfully obtaining the court's support


Bankruptcy & Restructuring

  • Assisted an investor in conducting due diligence on Human Horizons and provided legal services related to bankruptcy restructuring investment

  • Assisted Xiamo Technology Co., Ltd. in the dissolution and liquidation of its subsidiary

  • 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

  • Represented a creditor (claim amount: CNY 2 billion) in the US personal bankruptcy restructuring case of Mr. Jia Yueting, adjudicated by the Central California Bankruptcy Court

  • Acted for a UK creditor (claim amount: CNY 300 million) in the bankruptcy restructuring proceedings of Xiwang Group

  • Advised a subsidiary of CITIC Securities in the bankruptcy restructuring of Taihai Group

  • Advised CITIC Securities in the bankruptcy restructuring of Gongda Gaozong


Transactions

  • Provided full legal services for Yashili's acquisition of Dumex Baby Food Co., Ltd.

  • Provided legal services Yashili's acquisition of Oushi Mengniu

  • Provided legal services for Xin'ao Energy to invest in Sinopec sales company with approximately CNY 5 billion and to participate in Sinopec's mixed ownership reform

  • Provided legal services for Mengniu's acquisition of Yashili in Mainland China, the transaction volume reached 12.4 billion HKD

  • 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

Specialist Mediator, Singapore International Mediation Centre

Arbitrator, Xi'an Arbitration Commission

Certified Foreign-Related Lawyer, Beijing Lawyers Association

Member, Complex and High-Profile Cases Research Committee, the 12th Beijing Lawyers Association Think Tank

Publications

Series on Compliance Concerns for Foreign Enterprises in National Security– Interpretation of the "Procedural Regulations for Administrative Law Enforcement by State Security Organs" and Compliance Guidance for Foreign Enterprises, Zhong Lun Insights, April 2025

Series on Compliance Concerns for Foreign Enterprises in China's National Security Field (I) – Interpretation of Core Clauses of the "Anti-Espionage Law", Zhong Lun Insights, February 2025Guidance and Risk Prevention on Guarantees in International Construction Contract (co-author), Law Press China, 2024

"Guidance and Risk Prevention on Guarantees in International Construction Contracts" (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

Related

  • 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 Law School, 2010-2011
    LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law (International Law School), 2006-2010

  • Professional Experience

    Regional partner, Zhong Lun Law Firm, 2013 to present
    Compliance Officer, Cathay United Bank LA Branch, 2012

  • Languages

    Chinese
    English