Political Status
Member of Communist Party of China
Social Position
Director of Liu chunlei Law Firm
Vice President of Shanghai Invention Association
Council Member of Shanghai Entrepreneurs Federation
Executive Director of Southwest University of Political Science and Law Lawyers
Alumni Association; Vice President of Shanghai Branch
Honor
Model Party Member Lawyer of the National Legal Profession
One of the "Top Ten Outstanding Lawyer Alumni" (3rd Session) of Southwest University of Political Science and Law
First Prize for Closing Arguments in the 2nd Shanghai Lawyers Academic Competition
Merit Award for Closing Arguments in the 1st Shanghai Lawyers Academic Competition
Outstanding Lawyer of Zhabei District (2010 & 2013)
Professional Background
Graduated from the Department of Criminal Investigation at Southwest University of Political Science and Law, majoring in Criminal Investigation, and obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree. Possesses a solid foundation in legal theory and achieved outstanding academic performance in the field of criminal investigation.
Working Experience
1992-1999, work in Discipline Inspection Commission of Dongfang Boiler Group Co., Ltd., a Large state-owned listed company,he detected and handled hundreds of economic crime and economic dispute cases
1999-2001,as Supervisory audit, Cadre achievement of Justice and Principal of Law department in East Hope Group, which is China's largest private enterprise group
2001-2002,as a full-time lawyer in Shanghai Xiwang Law Firm
2002-2008, Lawyer, as well as the business director of Yulan & Partners
2008-now, Lawyer, as well as the director of Liu Chunlei Law Firm
Areas of Expertise
Specializes in legal services concerning corporate affairs, real estate and construction, finance and trade, intellectual property, and economic crimes.
Has made significant achievements in non-litigation matters such as asset restructuring, financing and M&A, and property rights transactions, as well as in litigation and criminal defense regarding corporate affairs, real estate and construction, intellectual property, and economic crimes.
Representative Clients
Has provided legal services to hundreds of renowned enterprises and institutions, handling hundreds of major and complex cases. Successfully helped clients avoid or recover economic losses amounting to billions of RMB, earning deep trust and acclaim. Key clients include:
Central State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs):Norinco Group、China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation、China Co-op Group、China Telecom、China Wuye Group、China Railway No.2 Engineering Group、Dongfang Electric Corporation、China Taiping Insurance Group、Sinotrans
Local State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs):Hunan Construction Engineering Group、BAIC Foton、Sichuan Huaxi Group、Anhui Huawen Company、Shandong Energy Group
SIPG (Shanghai International Port Group)：Sichuan Changhong、Haier Group、Huajin Securities、Yunda Technology、Zhejiang Materials Industry Group、XCMG Group、Chengdu Media Group、Shanghai White Cat Group、Shanghai Wenhui Publishing House
Private Enterprises:Skyworth Group、TBEA Group、Zhongnan Construction Group、Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank、Zhejiang Nanhua Capital、Shunwang Technology、Risen Energy、Sinochem Geotechnical、Great China International Group、Nanjing Survey and Mapping、Xinjiang Union、King Long Motor、Xueda Education、Chengyun Technology、Yaguang Company、Shanghai Tongjitang
Representative cases
With over 20 years of practice, has demonstrated professional legal expertise in corporate affairs, finance and securities, real estate and construction, and intellectual property.
Media Coverage: Numerous cases presided over have been selected for live streaming by major legal platforms such as the Supreme People's Court's China Court Network, the Shanghai High People's Court's Shanghai Court Network, the Supreme People's Procuratorate's Justice Network, as well as Eastday and Xinmin Network. These cases have attracted widespread attention from media outlets including CCTV, Dragon TV, China.org.cn, ifeng.com, Sohu, Sanlian Life Week, and Kang Magazine.
Legal Precedents: Multiple cases have been selected as research precedents and included in prestigious legal databases and publications, such as the Supreme People's Court's Applied Law Research, the Shanghai High People's Court's Judicial Practice, Peking University's Lawyee, and Tsinghua University's China Law Knowledge Resource Database.
Selected representative cases include:
Corporate Affairs
Joint venture disputes of one national large civil-operated company and a Shanghaistate-owned company.
Represented a subsidiary of Norinco Group in Shenzhen vs. a Shenzhen investment company in a creditor's rights and debt dispute.
Represented a subsidiary of Skyworth Group vs. a foreign-invested company in a cooperative contract dispute.
Represented a subsidiary of a listed company vs. a world-renowned chemical giant in a cooperative contract dispute.
Represented a Shanghai information technology company vs. a Jiangsu IT company in an equity transfer dispute.
Represented a subsidiary of MCC (China Metallurgical Group) vs. a Jiangsu company in a joint venture contract dispute.
Represented a Jiangsu wholesale center vs. a Shanghai construction company in a dispute over compensation for shareholders' abuse of rights.
Represented a subsidiary of Huaxi Group vs. subsidiaries of China Eastern Airlines, etc., in a dispute over compensation for shareholders' abuse of rights.
Represented a renowned Shanghai publishing house vs. a Shanghai book company in a dispute over compensation for shareholders' abuse of rights.
Real Estate & Construction
Represented a subsidiary of MCC vs. a Jiangsu company in a construction contract dispute.
Represented a subsidiary of MCC vs. a Jiangxi metallurgical group in a construction contract dispute.
Represented a subsidiary of Huaxi Group vs. a Sichuan industrial company in a construction contract dispute.
Represented a subsidiary of Hunan Construction Engineering Group vs. an Anhui real estate development company in a construction contract dispute.
Represented a Shanghai construction company vs. a Chengdu investment and development company in a real estate development contract dispute.
Represented a renowned Shanghai design firm vs. an Anhui real estate development company in a design contract dispute.
Represented Mr. Li (South Korean national) vs. Mr. Chen (Shanghai national) in a luxury property sales dispute.
Represented a Shanghai tech company vs. a Shanghai science park company in a factory building sales contract dispute.
Intellectual property
Represented the client in an unfair competition dispute concerning the well-known service name "ChinaJoy".
Represented a renowned financial media outlet vs. a foreign-invested liquor company in a dispute over infringement of reputation.
Represented a Hong Kong piano company vs. a Hangzhou piano company in a trademark dispute.
Represented a renowned express equipment manufacturer vs. a Jiangsu company in a trade secret dispute.
Represented a renowned Shanghai catering company vs. several Nanchang catering companies in a trademark dispute.
Represented Shanghai Gaotong Company vs. US Calcon Company, etc., in a trademark and unfair competition dispute.
Represented a renowned Shanghai beauty company vs. a renowned Beijing film and television company in a dispute over image endorsement for "Dream of the Red Chamber" actors.
Finance & Trade
Represented a subsidiary of Norinco Group vs. a Guizhou aluminum company, etc., in a trade contract dispute.
Represented a Shanghai bank vs. a Shanghai information company in a dispute over assignment of accounts receivable.
Represented a subsidiary of MCC vs. a subsidiary of CSCEC (China State Construction) in a building materials procurement contract dispute.
Represented a subsidiary of MCC vs. a Shanghai construction group in a dispute over advance payments.
Represented a Jiangsu construction company vs. Mr. Wang and a Jiangsu printing and dyeing company in a loan guarantee dispute.
Represented a Shanghai textile company vs. a Zhejiang textile company in a trade contract dispute.
Represented a Shanghai import/export trading company vs. a Shanghai logistics company in a freight forwarding contract dispute.
Comprehensive Practice
Provided full-process legal aid to the families of the victims in the Fudan University campus poisoning case.
Represented Mr. Du of China Railway Group in an overseas work-related death compensation case.
Represented the family in a series of disputes arising from the suicide of the former Chief Representative of the City of London Corporation in China.
Provided criminal defense for Mr. Wang, accused of illegal business operations.
Provided criminal defense for a Shanghai industrial company and Mr. Zhu, accused of evading foreign exchange regulations.
Provided criminal defense for Mr. Li, accused of drug trafficking (at the time, the largest drug-related crime case in Shanghai).
Provided criminal defense for Mr. Li, accused of falsely issuing VAT invoices.
Interests & Hobbies
Possesses a wide range of interests and has achieved remarkable results in Go (Weiqi), Chinese Chess, International Chess, and Bridge. Has won outstanding awards in major competitions hosted by Southwest University of Political Science and Law, the Shanghai legal system, the All-China Lawyers Association, the Shanghai Lawyers Association, and the Shanghai Sichuan Chamber of Commerce.
With extensive knowledge and agile thinking, he has a particular passion for studying history, military strategy, and the art of war, applying these strategic insights to achieve repeated successes in his legal practice.
