Adhering to the client-centric philosophy and advocating the spirit of teamwork, Guantao has been deeply involved in the field of dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for decades, and is particularly skilled in handling major and high profile cases.
Our lawyers across the world are well-versed in legal theory, diligent, service-oriented and dedicated to pursuing excellence. In recent years, we handle more than 30 cases per working day on average. We have a deep understanding of client needs as well as the insight into legal trends, clear case strategies, and proficient litigation skills. We are confident that our experience as courtroom advocates on both sides for plaintiffs and defendants can bring to bear our unique insight into the client's new case. We know the strategies the other side employs, and we know their approaches to settlement. We possess comprehensive abilities to provide clients with efficient, high-quality, and in-depth legal services and we have achieved outstanding results before the Supreme Court, local courts, and domestic and international arbitration institutions. In all, Guantao delivers technical excellence and helps domestic and foreign clients gain a strong competitive advantage in an increasingly complex legal environment.
With the support of our headquarters in Beijing, offices in Hong Kong, and overseas offices in Sydney, New York, and Toronto, as well as the Joint Operation Office (JOO) established in collaboration with Ashurst, Guantao provides comprehensive assistance to clients in addressing the growing global cross-border disputes. We help clients successfully enforce judgments and arbitration awards from China mainland courts in Hong Kong and overseas, as well as assist overseas clients in effectively managing disputes in mainland China. Also, we have represented clients in the first-ever pre-arbitration consultation procedure involving a foreign investor as the applicant against the Chinese government in an international investment arbitration case, as well as the first case involving the enforcement of seven PRC consent judgments issued by the people’s court in the United States.
Guantao has provided a full spectrum of dispute resolution services spanning all fields for large enterprises, companies, and government agencies, including but not limited to:
Civil and Commercial Disputes
Corporate Governance and Shareholder Litigation
Banking, Insurance, Funds, Structured Finance, and Derivatives Disputes
Securities Disputes, Class actions, and Investigations by the China Securities Regulatory Commission
Energy and Mining disputes
Construction Engineering and Real Estate Disputes
Life Sciences Disputes
Entertainment and Media-Related Disputes
Data Property Rights and Infringement Disputes
Bankruptcy-Related Litigation
Antitrust Litigation (Civil and Administrative)
Anti-Unfair Competition and Intellectual Property Disputes
International Arbitration
Maritime Disputes
Administrative Litigation
Labor Dispute Resolution
Criminal Compliance and Criminal Defense
Guantao has been consistently recognized and recommended in the field of dispute resolution by global renowned legal rating organizations such as Chambers Asia-Pacific and the Legal 500 Asia Pacific for consecutive years. Several Guantao lawyers have been selected by Asian Legal Business (ALB), and our comprehensive business capabilities have garnered widespread recognition.
"Based in Beijing, the partners at Guantao are greatly respected for the collective depth of their dispute resolution practice."
—— Chambers
"Guantao team can always deliver effective and practicable solutions to their client's on-going litigation as well as provide risk prevention advice, showing their strong legal skills."
—— Clients say
Guantao has established a Dispute Resolution Group to enhance communication and exchange within the firm and actively nurture young lawyers. PKU, THU, RUC, and CUPL have all designated Guantao as a legal base for the internship.