ABL is proud to announce that several of its landmark cases have been featured in the first volume of the Compilation of Selected Cases of Foreign Legal Services in Shanghai. This prestigious compilation, published by the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Justice and the Shanghai Bar Association, highlights 34 high-quality and representative cases in cross-border investment, international trade, and intellectual property & information security.

Promoting Excellence in Foreign-Related Legal Services

The Compilation is a key initiative under the Implementation Opinions on the Development of Shanghai's Foreign-Related Legal Service Industry, issued in June 2018 by the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Justice in collaboration with eight other departments. Aimed at establishing a robust “Shanghai Foreign-Related Legal Service Case Database,” the publication provides practical references for the industry, fosters a strong rule-of-law business environment, and supports enterprises in their global endeavors.

ABL’s Featured Cases

ABL’s inclusion in the compilation underscores its expertise and contributions to the foreign-related legal service sector. Some of the firm’s selected cases include:

●       China vs. EU Fastener Anti-Dumping Case: A landmark WTO dispute victory for China, undertaken by senior partners Donghui FU and Ye LI, alongside senior advisor Xuewei FENG.

●       China-India Cross-Border Data Compliance Case: A pivotal compliance matter handled by legal advisor Yibing JIA.

●       Sensetime Capital Preferred Stock Subscription: A strategic investment in a leading global AI platform, facilitated by senior partner Ping ZHANG, partner Wenjun YIN, and attorney Yilu HUANG.

●       Joint Venture Establishment in Turkey: Legal services for a listed state-owned enterprise, led by senior partner Qinghua WANG and team.

●       H Company’s Overseas Direct Investment Projects: Comprehensive support provided by senior partner Fang YE and partner Jianjun ZHENG.

●       Doublestar Group’s Acquisition of Kumho Tire Shares: A high-profile cross-border acquisition in Korea, led by senior partners Linhai ZHU, Fangzhou BAO, Xun JIN, and partners Jindong WU and attorney Wei CHEN.

Reflecting Expertise Across Key Areas

The selected cases showcase ABL’s robust capabilities in areas such as cross-border investment, mergers and acquisitions, international trade, and compliance in data transfer and information security. These cases not only highlight the firm’s legal acumen but also its ability to handle complex, high-stakes transactions and disputes on the global stage.

A Commitment to Excellence

As a globally oriented and comprehensive professional legal service provider, ABL remains dedicated to delivering high-quality, multi-layered, and specialized legal services to domestic and international clients. The inclusion of these cases in the Compilation of Selected Cases of Foreign Legal Services in Shanghai reinforces ABL’s leadership in the field and its commitment to supporting clients in navigating the complexities of foreign-related legal practice.

ABL is honored to contribute to this initiative and looks forward to continuing its role in advancing Shanghai’s reputation as a hub for excellence in foreign-related legal services.