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Decai ZHANG
Equity Partner / Beijing
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Tel +86-10-5957-2288
Email zhangdecai@zhonglun.com
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Practices
Litigation & Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Reorganization, Compliance & Investigation
Decai ZHANG
Mr. Zhang's main practice areas are litigation and arbitration, bankruptcy, insolvency, and reorganization, as well as compliance and investigation.
Representative Matters
Litigation
Represented Beijing Ihandy Information Technology Co., Ltd. (300399.SZ) in a number of disputes over securities misrepresentations before Beijing First Intermediate People's Court, Beijing High People's Court, and the Supreme People's Court
Represented Niceline Company Limited, a joint venture between CK Asset Holdings Limited and New World China Land Limited, in disputes over share transfer agreements before Beijing Fourth Intermediate People's Court, Beijing High People's Court, and the Supreme People's Court
Represented Warburg Pincus in a dispute over infringement of corporate interests before Fujian High People's Court and the Supreme People's Court
Represented Amazon Connect Technology Services (Beijing) Co., Ltd. in a trademark infringement dispute before Beijing High People's Court and the Supreme People's Court
Represented Lenovo (Shanghai) Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. in a guarantee contract dispute before the Supreme People's Court
Represented Hidili Industry International Development Limited, a Hong Kong listed company, in a CNY 170 million mining right dispute before Guizhou High People's Court and the Supreme People's Court
Represented Banca Commerciale Italiana in a demand guarantee dispute before Jiangsu High People's Court and the Supreme People's Court
Represented Shanghai Huaxia Culture and Tourism Zone Development Co., Ltd. in a dispute over CNY 70 million security interests before the Supreme People's Court
Represented Hainan Huandao Import and Export Company in a CNY 30 million trade dispute before the Supreme People's Court
Represented the Kunming Panlong Branch of Agriculture Bank of China in two disputes over the payment of CNY 35 million before the Supreme People's Court
Represented Guiyang Commercial Bank in a guarantee dispute before the Supreme People's Court
Represented Shandong Changjiang Group Co., Ltd. in a dispute over transfer of shares in a listed company before Shaanxi High People's Court and the Supreme People's Court
Represented R&F Properties, a Hong Kong listed company, in a CNY 390 million dispute over co-development of real estate before Shandong High People's Court
Represented the major shareholder of Xiamen Savings Environmental Co., Ltd., a listed company, in an action concerning the validity of certain shareholders' resolutions before Fujian High People's Court
Represented Ericsson in a USD 27 million dispute over lease of real property and two other disputes over sale of commercial premises before Beijing High People's Court
Represented UniCredito Italiano in a letter of credit dispute before Beijing High People's Court
Represented China Credit Trust in a CNY 1 billion facility agreement dispute before Beijing High People's Court
Represented China Poly Group Company in a CNY 200 million real property pre-sale dispute before Beijing High People's Court
Represented China Renaissance Capital Investment, a private equity fund, in a CNY 350 million cross-border investment dispute before Zhenjiang Intermediate People's Court of Jiangsu Province and advised the client on its takeover of certain Chinese subsidiaries
Represented Deutsche Bank and eleven foreign investment institutions the bank represented in a cross-border investment and takeover dispute involving an asset of USD 500 million before the Dalian Intermediate People's Court
Represented Warburg Pincus and other investors in a USD 500 million cross-border investment dispute in Guangzhou
Represented Warburg Pincus in a USD 220 million cross-border investment and takeover dispute in relation to Titan Petrochemical, a Hong Kong listed company (01192.HK), and assisted the client in successfully reaching a settlement
Advised Standard Chartered IL&FS Asia Infrastructure Growth Fund Company Pte. Limited on its takeover of debtor companies' Chinese branches and other matters involved in a convertible bond dispute
Represented ten overseas institutional investors in settling a USD 200 million convertible bond and cross-border investment dispute in relation to Skyfame, a Hong Kong listed company (00059.HK)
Represented ITT, an American company, in a dispute over its internet domain name in China before Beijing First Intermediate People's Court
Represented SK Gas in a CNY 30 million auction dispute before Beijing Second Intermediate People's Court
Represented Jinan Jiahui Investment Management Co., Ltd. in a debt transfer dispute against Kaisa Group, among others, before Beijing Third Intermediate People's Court
Represented Kaiyuan Securities Co., Ltd. in a lawsuit concerning the validity of an arbitration agreement before Beijing Financial Court
Represented Wabtec Corporation, an American company, in a dispute over a Sino-foreign equity joint venture contract before Nanjing Intermediate People's Court of Jiangsu Province
Represented Shanxi Jinxi Machine (Group) in its shipping contract dispute with Rickmers-Linie, a German company, before Tianjin Maritime Court
Arbitration
Represented two Tianjin companies in a leading private equity investment group in the Asia-Pacific region in their CNY 1.2 billion equity investment dispute with Kaisa Group before the CIETAC Beijing and assisted the clients to fully recover the amount they claimed
Represented a company in a leading private equity investment group in the Asia-Pacific region in a dispute over a strategic cooperation agreement before the CIETAC Beijing
Represented a company in a leading private equity investment group in the Asia-Pacific region in an equity repurchase dispute before the Shenzhen Arbitration Commission
Represented an Asian private equity fund in an over USD 100 million guarantee dispute before the CIETAC Beijing
Represented an Asian private equity fund in an over CNY 100 million equity investment dispute before the CIETAC Beijing
Represented an investment company listed on London's Alternative Investment (AIM) market in its CNY 480 million equity investment dispute before the CIETAC Beijing
Represented an AIM listed investment company in its CNY 100 million equity transfer dispute before the CIETAC Beijing
Represented an AIM listed investment company in a dispute over a loan extension agreement before the CIETAC Beijing
Represented a Shanghai partnership in a CNY 210 million dispute over a Sino-foreign joint venture contract before the CIETAC Beijing
Represented a world-renowned hotel chain in two disputes over hotel management contracts before the CIETAC Beijing
Represented a Beijing-based investment company in a CNY 8 billion dispute before the Beijing Arbitration Commission
Represented a Chinese subsidiary of the world's largest software provider before the CIETAC in a CNY 60 million dispute over a software distribution contract and provided the client with legal services in relation to accounts receivable
Represented a securities company before the CIETAC Beijing in a dispute over pledge-style repo transactions in the interbank bond market
Represented two Shenzhen partnerships in two investment disputes with certain LETV entities before the Beijing Arbitration Commission
Represented a Shanghai-based investment fund in an equity investment and repurchase dispute with certain LETV entities before the Beijing Arbitration Commission
Represented a state-owned enterprise before the CIETAC Beijing in its management fee dispute as a limited partner of a fund with the general partner and manager of the fund
Represented an international hotel management group before the CIETAC in a hotel management and trade name dispute
Represented a Dutch fund before the CIETAC in a USD 9 million dispute over a Chinese-foreign equity joint venture contract
Represented an individual in an equity transfer dispute before the CIETAC Beijing
Represented a communication investment group in Hubei province before the CIETAC Beijing in a highway cooperative joint venture dispute
Represented a subsidiary of an AIM listed investment company in a CNY 100 million loan dispute before the CIETAC Beijing
Represented a Hong Kong-based financial investment advisory and management company before the CIETAC Beijing in an equity investment dispute
Represented a well-known liquor brand in a joint venture dispute and a lease dispute before the CIETAC and in the enforcement of the CIETAC awards
Represented a Hong Kong consulting firm in a consultancy agreement dispute before the CIETAC Beijing
Represented an electric technology company in Beijing in two consultancy agreement disputes before the CIETAC Beijing
Represented a Beijing-based company in a CNY 80 million joint operation dispute before the Beijing Arbitration Commission
Represented a Chinese subsidiary of a global energy management corporation in a technology licensing dispute before the Beijing Arbitration Commission
Represented a Shenzhen-based biotech company in a dispute over the know-how of recombinant human growth hormone before the Shenzhen Arbitration Commission
Represented two Tianjin equity investment partnerships in a CNY 23 million equity investment dispute before the Nanjing Arbitration Commission and assisted the clients to achieve settlement of the dispute
Represented a hotel group member company before the CIETAC in an equity transfer and repurchase dispute involving a famous commercial historic building located in the Bund of Shanghai and obtained a favorable award of nearly CNY 100 million for the client
Bankruptcy Reorganization, Liquidation, and Debt Restructuring
Acted as administrator in the reorganization of STX (Dalian) Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and other five Chinese subsidiaries of Korean STX Corporation, which involved over CNY 7 billion assets, over CNY 35 billion debts, nearly 1,200 creditors, and over 20,000 employees
Advised an investment consortium consisting of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd., Zhuhai Huafa Group Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen SDG Group Co., Ltd. on the reorganization of PKU Founder Group
Represented a special steel manufacturer as potential investor in the reorganization of Dongbei Special Steel Group Co., Ltd. and two other companies
Represented a leading US private equity firm in its claim in relation to a non-performing loan involved in the reorganization of a Zhangjiagang-based debtor
Represented a subsidiary of a world-renowned manufacturer of high-tech materials in the US in relation to its USD 800 million claim in the reorganization of Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd.
Advised the actual controller of Jiangsu Antai Power Machinery Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries on their reorganization
Represented a Global 500 technology group in the liquidation of East Star Airlines
Advised HHSN Group Ltd., a leading bathroom products manufacturer, and its subsidiaries on their reorganization
Acted as administrator in the liquidation of Minfa Securities Co., Ltd.
Acted as administrator in the liquidation of Beijing Jingmen Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Represented an internationally recognized manufacturer of home appliances in the liquidation of Nanjing Bole Electrics (Group)
Advised an ad hoc group of noteholders on a USD notes restructuring of Golden Wheel Tiandi (01232.HK)
Advised an ad hoc group of noteholders on a default on USD notes guaranteed by China Energy Reserve and Chemicals Group Company Limited
Advised a financial institution noteholder on an extension of USD notes issued by Sunkwan Properties Group Limited (06900.HK)
Provided PRC law advice to the PizzaExpress Group in respect of its group-wide debt restructuring
Others
Advised Tianjin Port (Group) Co., Ltd. on the “August 12, 2015” catastrophic fire and explosion accident
Provided crisis management services to Da Vinci Home Furnishing Co., Ltd. in response to a fraud allegation against it, and represented it in a series of administrative punishment and reconsideration cases involving market regulators in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Chengdu, and Hangzhou
Advised Neoglory Group on crisis management and disputes arising from a major asset restructuring of Sichuan Jinlu Group Co., Ltd.
Provided legal advice and a crisis management solution to an investor of Shenke Slide Bearing Corporation (“Shenke”) regarding the client's share transfer dispute with the actual controller of Shenke
Provided compliance advice to a globally recognized private equity fund manager in China about investment fund and portfolios
Advised a leading US private equity fund on an equity redemption dispute
Honors and Awards
For Individual
Band 1 Leading Individual, Chambers, 2022
“Zhang Decai is highly recommended in the dispute resolution space and continues to attract many high-profile litigation cases concerning corporate transactions and intellectual property issues. One client says their company has ‘a trusted relationship with Zhong Lun because of Zhang Decai,’ explaining: ‘He can build a strong team to assist regardless of the case value itself. He is also very smart and has broad knowledge of the industry and legal practice areas.’” (Chambers)
Band 1 Leading Individual, Chambers, 2021
“Zhang Decai is highly recommended in the dispute resolution space. Cited as a practitioner with ‘very solid legal expertise,’ he continues to attract many high-stakes litigation cases concerning corporate transactions and intellectual property issues. Clients note: ‘He is very adept at resolving the issues, standing from the client’s perspective. He is very pragmatic and practical.’” (Chambers)
Band 1 Leading Individual, Chambers, 2020
“Zhang Decai is identified by market commentators as ‘a well-known authority in the market.’ He has a wealth of experience acting on a wide range of litigation cases, including investment, bond and intellectual property issues, and attracts mandates from private entities, listed companies and investment firms. Sources also note that ‘he has the capability and the right mindset for resolving problems for clients.’” (Chambers)
Band 1 Leading Individual, Chambers, 2019
“Zhang Decai is well regarded for his extensive experience in the litigation arena, with clients highlighting: ‘He is a very seasoned practitioner. He has solid knowledge and his court performance has been very, very good.’ Especially noted for his expertise in disputes related to shareholding, lease and land use rights, he continues to serve a host of large domestic entities and listed companies.” (Chambers)
Band 1 Leading Individual, Chambers, 2018
“Zhang Decai is a well-respected and seasoned practitioner specialising in commercial disputes. He is particularly adept at handling corporate and finance-related litigation cases. Clients hold him in high regard, noting: ‘He is very experienced and has a good grip of the case. He would not ask you to litigate unnecessarily.’” (Chambers)
Band 1 Leading Individual, Chambers, 2017
“Zhang Decai is adept at handling commercial disputes, particularly in relation to lending, bankruptcy, reorganisation and e-commerce disputes. Clients comment: ‘He is a very experienced lawyer. In the area of litigation, he is very good at the overall analysis and providing advice. He is very reliable and I trust him a lot.’” (Chambers)
Band 1 Leading Individual, Chambers, 2016
“Zhang Decai has spent nearly 20 years in the arena. Foreign clients seek his advice on disputes concerning investment, reorganisation and joint ventures.” (Chambers)
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Deals Related
Zhong Lun Assists HKA in Debt Restructuring
Acting as the PRC counsel of HKA, Zhong Lun provided legal services for all stages of debt restructuring governed by PRC laws involved in this Restructuring.
2023-05-11 -
Events Related
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Awards Related
Zhong Lun Honored on 2025 Benchmark Litigation China List
25 lawyers from a range of practice areas in six regions where Zhong Lun operates were recommended.
2025-06-18
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Bar Admissions/Professional Qualifications
PRC Bar, 1998
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Education
LL.B. in Economic Law, Beijing Technology and Business University (formerly known as Beijing Institute of Business), 1992-1996
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Professional Experience
Partner, Zhong Lun Law Firm, October 2004 to present
Partner, Beijing Yi Wen Law Firm, July 1996 – October 2004 -
Languages
Chinese