On April 21, 2024, the 'New Economic Cycle and New Trends in Dispute Resolution - 2024 Legal Vision Dispute Resolution Forum' was grandly held at the InterContinental Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao NECC. Industry elites gathered at the forum to discuss the revision of the Company Law from the perspective of dispute resolution, emerging trends in arbitration and countermeasures for enterprises, the artful handling and wise choices in corporate financial disputes, and other topics in the form of keynote speeches and roundtable forums. The forum aimed to provide more effective solutions and contribute valuable insights to the field of dispute resolution.
The forum saw the official release of Legal Vision's 'The Guide to Elite Dispute Resolution Service Brands (2024)' ('the Guide') and 'Dispute Resolution Legal Service Research Report (2024)' ('the Report'). Legal Vision also announced the winners of its '2024 Influential Law Firms in Dispute Resolution' and 'Top Dispute Resolution Lawyers' awards.
Mr. David Yu, President of the Shanghai Arbitration Association and Llinks' founding partner, delivered a keynote address at the forum. He emphasized the importance of dispute resolution in resolving conflicts within the framework of law and regulations. He also highlighted the two key trends shaping the dispute resolution landscape: a surge of service providers and the enhancement of professional skills.
Mr. Yu further mentioned the crucial role lawyers play in dispute resolution. They can serve in various capacities, including arbitrators, mediators, and legal representatives. He emphasized that cases involving lawyer representation often experience smoother processes and more favorable outcomes.
The Guide was presented at the forum is a way to increase transparency in the profession and it will promote the value of both lawyers and arbitration, potentially attracting greater public interest and support for these professional and effective dispute resolution mechanisms. Mr. Yu underscored the significance of this for both the legal profession and the arbitration industry.
Finally, Mr. Yu acknowledged the expanding role of lawyers and arbitrators. Their expertise is no longer confined to domestic disputes, with increasing Chinese professionals making significant contributions on the international stage.
Leveraging their exceptional expertise, outstanding industry reputation, and extensive influence in dispute resolution, Llinks and Llinks lawyers have garnered prestigious recognitions.
Llinks has been selected for the Legal Vision's 'The Guide to Elite Dispute Resolution Service Brands (2024)', solidifying its position as a leader in the field. Legal Vision further recognized Llinks as one of the 'Influential Law Firms in Dispute Resolution' in 2024.
Several Llinks partners, including Mr. Alex Huang, Mr. James Wang, and Mr. Mark Zhang, were individually recognized for their contributions. Legal Vision named them 'Top Dispute Resolution Lawyers', acknowledging their exceptional professional capability in the field. These partners were further distinguished with the 'Top Competent Lawyers' and 'Top Dedicated Lawyers' designations, respectively, highlighting their expertise and commitment.
Top Competent Lawyer
Alex Huang
Mr. Huang graduated from the Law School of Shenzhen University with a bachelor's degree in law and a master's degree in international law. Mr. Huang joined Llinks Law Offices as a partner in April 2020 and set up Shenzhen Office with other partners. Mr. Huang has been invited as an arbitrator of Shenzhen International Arbitration Court, Shanghai Arbitration Commission, Shanghai International Arbitration Center and South China (Hong Kong) International Arbitration Court, Singapore International Mediation Center (SIMC), Mediation Center of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Benchmark Chambers International & Benchmark International Mediation Center and other well-known mediation institutions, as well as an external tutor of Shenzhen University Law School etc.
Mr. Huang is an expert in resolving commercial disputes with a transactional mindset. He also specializes in preventing transactional risks with a unique perspective. Over the years, Mr. Huang has played a significant role in settling disputes and resolving problems for his clients. He has acted as the chief or sole arbitrator in more than 200 arbitration cases. Moreover, he has led his team to represent hundreds of civil and commercial litigation and arbitration cases, providing legal support to clients in areas such as property preservation, dispute resolution, and enforcement of judgments.
The achievements of Mr. Huang have been recognized by numerous authoritative agencies in the industry, including Chambers Greater China Guide 2024 (Corporate/Commercial: Guangdong - Litigation), Asian Legal Business (ALB)'s Top 15 China Litigation Lawyers in 2024' and ALB 'Top 15 Rising Stars of China Lawyers in 2019', CLECSS '2022 Outstanding Legal experts Award in Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area', CLECSS '2016 Top 10 Outstanding Young Lawyers', LEGALBAND 'Top 15 Arbitration Lawyers in 2022', and Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs' Alliance 'Best Commercial Service Award' in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area.
Top Dedicated Lawyers
James Wang
Mr. James Wang holds a LLB degree from Fudan University Law School. He specializes in litigation in the game industry and has represented several landmark cases with significant social influence. These include the first case of 'judgment first + temporary injunction' – 'The Legend of Moon' case, which was selected by the Supreme Court and the Zhejiang Court as one of the 2020 annual typical intellectual property cases. Additionally, he represented the first case of domestic sandbox game – 'Mini World' case was selected as one of China's Top 10 intellectual property judgment cases in 2022. Mr. Wang also represented the first case of non-infringement of audio-visual images in film and game – 'Blue Moon' case, which was selected as one of the eight 'People's Court Film Intellectual Property Protection Cases' by the Supreme People's Court in 2020. Finally, he represented the second instance case of the shooting game 'Overwatch'.
Mr. Wang and his team are focused on researching and producing results. They have published several articles on game law, including 'Judicial Study into the Types of Online Games in the Context of the New Copyright Law', 'Judgment of Similarity Comparison Methods of Online Game Infringement and Strategies for Defending Right', 'Road to Prosperity: A New Approach to Business Ethics - on the legitimacy of gold coin trading services offered by third-party game trading platforms', 'Study on the Application of 'Ceasing Infringement' Liability in Online Game Cases'.
Mark Zhang
Mr. Mark Zhang graduated from East China University of Political Science and Law in 2002 with an LLB degree and obtained an LLM degree from Shanghai University in 2012. He is currently a member of the Bankruptcy and non-performing assets Research Committee of Shanghai Bar Association. He was awarded as one of Shanghai Pudong Top Ten Outstanding Young Lawyers in 2013.
Mr. Zhang is a highly respected litigator and arbitration lawyer with over 20 years of experience (since 2004) in resolving complex commercial disputes. He excels in navigating litigation, arbitration, and other forms of dispute resolution, consistently achieving successful outcomes for his clients. His impressive track record includes representing a wide range of clients, from financial institutions and multinational corporations to private companies. He has secured favorable judgments, awards, settlements, and intermediated agreements in these cases. This extensive experience has honed his expertise in commercial dispute resolution.
Beyond his legal acumen, Mr. Zhang brings exceptional critical thinking and communication skills to the table. His achievements as the Champion of the Shanghai Citizen Debate Competition in 2014 and being awarded 'Best Ten Debater' in the Shanghai Lawyer Debate Competition in 2011 demonstrate his ability to think strategically and persuasively.
The Legal Vision research team has finalized the winners of its 'Top Dispute Resolution Lawyers' list and 'Influential Law Firms in Dispute Resolution' by conducting a rigorous evaluation process to identify and honor outstanding legal professionals in the field of dispute resolution. Based on a comprehensive assessment of submitted application materials, lawyer interviews, feedback from relevant parties, and a particular focus on the firms' and lawyers' demonstrated expertise in handling complex cases, providing professional and insightful legal opinions, and achieving impactful outcomes, as well as the firms' effective teamwork and efficient coordination in resolving disputes.
