Beijing Civil & Commercial Dispute Lawyer

Stuck in a contract dispute or owed money by a Beijing company?

Andrea Liang represents foreign businesses in Beijing commercial litigation, arbitration and debt recovery.

Contract disputes and breach of agreement

Debt recovery and judgment enforcement

Supplier, distributor and JV disputes

Representation in Beijing courts

16+ years · Supreme Court wins · Fluent English · Results-focused

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Business disputes we handle in Beijing

Supplier quality disputes

Goods do not meet specifications, replacements are refused, and your supply chain or customer commitments are at risk.

Unpaid invoices

A Beijing-based customer or distributor owes money and stops responding. You need to recover the debt before it grows.

Contract breaches

A Chinese counterparty fails to deliver, changes terms, or terminates an agreement without cause.

Distributor / JV conflicts

Disputes over exclusivity, territory, accounts or control of a Chinese joint venture or distribution relationship.

Asset diversion

A partner, shareholder or executive diverts company assets or breaches fiduciary duties.

Enforcement problems

You already have a judgment or award but cannot locate assets or push the debtor to pay.

Services

How we resolve Beijing commercial disputes

We pursue the fastest practical path to recovery — negotiation where possible, litigation when necessary.

Pre-litigation strategy: Demand letters, settlement negotiation and asset investigation.
Contract disputes: Litigation and arbitration for breach, termination and damages.
Debt recovery: Court actions, preservation of assets and enforcement against Chinese debtors.
Judgment enforcement: Converting court judgments and arbitral awards into actual recovery.
Corporate disputes: Shareholder, governance and fiduciary claims.
Risk assessment: Contract review and dispute-prevention advice for China operations.

Discuss your dispute

From dispute to resolution

Case review

Share the contract, correspondence and facts. We assess merits and recovery prospects.

Strategy

We choose negotiation, mediation, arbitration or Beijing court litigation.

Action

We file, preserve assets and build the evidence needed to win.

Recovery

We enforce judgments and negotiate settlements that put money back in your business.

What dispute clients say

"We had a serious quality dispute with a Chinese supplier that threatened to disrupt our entire supply chain. Andrea stepped in and handled the negotiation with precision. She understood the commercial pressure we were under and secured a settlement that compensated our losses while preserving the business relationship."

— James R., Supply Chain Director, US-based import company

Common dispute questions

Do I need a Beijing lawyer for litigation in Beijing?

Yes. Cases filed in Beijing courts generally require a Chinese-licensed attorney. Foreign lawyers cannot represent clients in Chinese courts.

How long does a commercial dispute take in Beijing?

First-instance civil litigation typically takes 6–12 months. Complex cases or appeals can extend the timeline. Arbitration can be faster but depends on the institution.

Can I recover legal costs if I win?

Chinese courts may award partial recovery of reasonable legal fees if the contract provides for it or statute allows. We assess this during the case review.