Dispute Resolution
Drawing on our extensive experience in front-end transactions across securities compliance, investment, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets, Chong Li is uniquely positioned to offer dispute resolution strategies that are rooted in a deep understanding of both the commercial drivers and regulatory frameworks governing these areas. Our expertise in front-end transactions enables us to provide tailored, business-oriented solutions for back-end disputes, ensuring that both commercial objectives and securities regulatory requirements are met.
We Are Legal Experts—And Financial Experts
Many of the challenges faced by listed companies in securities compliance involve both legal and financial considerations. To bridge this gap, we established an internal Accounting Committee, and over 55% of our professionals hold dual qualifications in law and finance. We do not outsource complex issues to other intermediaries—we resolve them internally.
In securities misrepresentation cases, key issues often involve accounting treatments—such as revenue recognition, application of accounting standards, or gross vs. net presentation. Our in-house accounting professionals work closely with our lawyers to craft precise, effective, and client-favorable defense strategies.
Multi-Stage, Multi-Perspective Risk Management
Securities misrepresentation cases often span multiple stages, including ongoing supervision, on-site inspection, formal investigation, administrative penalties, and internal control improvement. Each stage may affect or condition the next.
We go beyond post-violation response. Drawing on our integrated compliance and litigation experience, we adopt a full-process perspective to anticipate risk exposure and enhance risk management.
Deep Understanding of Listed Companies’ Litigation and Compliance Needs
Serving over 200 listed companies each year, we have keen insight into regulatory trends and market pressures. This allows us to handle disputes and investigations with efficiency, clarity, and strategic precision. We offer executive legal training and dynamic risk alerts to help clients stay ahead of regulatory risks and avoid passive or reactive compliance.We also share insights and practical experience regularly via our firm’s public platforms to support knowledge development across the market.
Dedicated Focus on Securities Compliance for Listed Companies
Unlike traditional capital markets law firms that focus on transactional or licensing matters, Chong Li specializes in the broader spectrum of securities compliance issues that arise outside of CSRC approval or registration processes. We serve a broad base of listed company clients. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, we are committed to protecting the legal rights of listed companies and their directors, supervisors, and senior executives in the capital markets. Both our staffing and practice design are built to support this mission.
M&A Disputes
M&A transactions often involve high-value and complex negotiations. Typical disputes include valuation adjustments, earn-out arrangements, post-closing obligations, and misrepresentations. Chong Li provides strategic guidance from early-stage intervention through arbitration or litigation, when necessary.
Corporate Matters Disputes
Disputes in corporate governance often arise among shareholders, board members, or executives. These include voting rights conflicts, shareholder information rights, director liability, and the legality of related-party transactions. Chong Li helps clients resolve such issues while maintaining governance stability and risk control.
Equity Investment and Buyback Disputes
These disputes arise in private equity, venture capital, and strategic investment contexts, often involving exit arrangements, valuation mechanisms, performance conditions, and buyback triggers. Chong Li advises clients with deep understanding of deal terms to protect investor rights.
Disputes Related to the Sale of Goods and Service Contracts
These disputes concern product delivery, quality issues, service performance, and breach of contract claims. Chong Li has industry-specific experience and strong litigation planning capabilities to build effective case strategies.
Financial and Loan Disputes
Disputes in this area involve enforcement of loan agreements, guarantee obligations, misuse of funds, and financing failure liabilities. Chong Li’s familiarity with financial regulation and deal structuring enables sound legal judgment and risk mitigation.
Lease Contract Disputes
Common issues include lease performance, breaches, renewal conditions, early termination, and rent adjustment. Chong Li provides end-to-end legal services covering contract negotiation, execution, and dispute resolution.
Other Commercial Disputes
These include disputes arising in joint ventures, distribution, supply chain, franchising, and IP licensing contexts. Chong Li's multidisciplinary team offers rapid and effective dispute resolution support.