Direct lawyer handling · English communication · PRC legal representation
Foreign clients usually do not need to travel to China — we can represent you fully.
Supplier refuses refund, replacement, or compensation
Breach or unilateral termination of supply contracts
Linyi is one of northern China's largest wholesale and logistics hubs. When disputes arise, taking action inside China at an early stage is often critical.
Geographic Advantage:
Xuzhou directly borders
Linyi
and maintains convenient transportation connections with major commercial cities in Shandong Province such as
Jining
and
Zibo.
This regional proximity allows faster evidence coordination, supplier investigation, on-site verification, and court or enforcement actions involving exporters and manufacturers across southern and central Shandong.
Legal Authority Across China:
Under PRC law, licensed attorneys may practice throughout mainland China. Our lawyers are fully authorized to represent foreign clients in
Linyi,
Jining,
Zibo,
and other cities across Shandong Province, including filing lawsuits, attending hearings, preserving evidence, and enforcing judgments — without requiring separate local admission or special permissions.
Our Legal Services
Supplier dispute analysis and legal strategy
Demand letters and formal legal notices
Evidence preservation and on-site coordination
Litigation and arbitration in China
Judgment enforcement and debt recovery
Company law advisory for foreign-invested businesses
Cross-border legal representation for foreign clients dealing with suppliers,
manufacturers, logistics companies, and commercial disputes across Southern
and Central Shandong Province.
Education: B.A., LL.M. License No. 13203202310662037 Languages: English · Mandarin Chinese · Japanese
Mr. Lyu has over a decade of continuous legal and commercial experience in cross-border business environments, combining private legal practice with substantial in-house counsel work. He is a PRC-licensed attorney and holds an LL.M. degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), with a multidisciplinary background in law, accounting, and international studies. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Japanese.
Since commencing full-time legal practice, Mr. Lyu has regularly advised foreign-invested enterprises and international clients on China-related legal matters, including cross-border trade disputes, supplier non-performance, intellectual property infringement, and corporate compliance. His practice spans litigation, arbitration, pre-litigation negotiation, and judgment enforcement, with case experience across major manufacturing regions such as Jiangsu, Shandong, and other provinces. He is particularly experienced in translating complex Chinese legal risks into clear, practical, and actionable strategies for international clients.
Prior to his formal admission to the PRC bar, Mr. Lyu served as in-house legal counsel to Xuruan Ltd., a technology company he co-founded in 2011. In this role, he was responsible for contract drafting and negotiation, intellectual property protection, compliance management, and dispute risk control in international transactions. This experience provided him with extensive, hands-on legal exposure to real-world business operations well before entering private legal practice, and continues to inform his pragmatic, business-oriented approach to legal problem-solving.
English Translation:
Name: Qiang Lyu
License No.: 13203202310662037
Qualification No.: A20203203022957
Admitted By: Department of Justice, Jiangsu Province
Date of Issue: September 23, 2025
Practice Type: Full-time Attorney
Law Firm: Jiangsu Huaihai Zhengda Law Firm
ID Number: [Redacted for Privacy]
Note: Sensitive personal information has been redacted in compliance with privacy best practices.
Liang Zhu
Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
Education: B.S., LL.B. License No. 13203202310613140 Languages: English · Mandarin Chinese
Mr. Zhu is a dual-qualified professional holding both a PRC legal license and a Senior Enterprise Compliance Officer certification. He earned dual degrees in Pharmaceutical Engineering and Law, and has prior experience in senior management at Weiwéi Group, a Fortune China 500 enterprise.
His practice focuses on commercial disputes involving construction, labor arbitration, product quality, and supply chain conflicts. He provides tailored legal support to foreign buyers dealing with Linyi-based suppliers, particularly in evidence collection, on-site verification, and coordination with local authorities.
Mr. Zhu’s corporate background enables him to understand client operational realities and deliver pragmatic, business-oriented legal solutions.
Tao Dong
Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
Education: B.S., LL.B. License No. 13203202310603090 Languages: English · Mandarin Chinese
Mr. Dong is a PRC-licensed attorney with extensive experience in contract disputes, intellectual property enforcement, and corporate law. He began his legal career in 2008 at a major state-owned enterprise. Starting in 2014, he worked in Beijing on cross-border intellectual property and construction equipment matters.
Admitted to the Jiangsu Provincial Bar, Mr. Dong combines deep industry knowledge with practical litigation skills to resolve complex commercial disputes for both domestic and international clients.
Ke Yang
Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
Education: LL.B. License No. 13203202210417710 Languages: English · Mandarin Chinese
Mr. Yang is a PRC-licensed attorney specializing in government legal advisory, criminal defense, and family law. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and has served as legal counsel to various government agencies in Xuzhou and Peixian County, including departments responsible for urban management, market regulation, and housing.
Known for his strategic approach to litigation and his interdisciplinary understanding of law, finance, and public administration, Mr. Yang provides effective representation to both institutional and individual clients in complex legal matters.
Client Experiences
Representative feedback and client experiences across cross-border legal services in
Linyi,
Jining,
and
Zibo.
Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
“Mining machinery purchased from a Jining manufacturer failed agreed technical performance standards during commissioning. Successfully negotiated compensation.”
Norwegian Engineering Company
“Kitchenware products sourced from Linyi arrived with significant quality defects inconsistent with approved samples. Achieved compensation through structured negotiation.”
Canadian Home Goods Distributor
“Ceramic materials sourced from Zibo showed major inconsistencies between production batches. Obtained damages through commercial settlement.”
Italian Industrial Ceramics Importer
“Linyi logistics supplier refused to release cargo after unexpected price increases. Successfully resolved dispute and secured shipment release.”
British Retail Supply Company
“Industrial equipment supplier in Jining delayed delivery repeatedly after receiving advance payment. Legal intervention secured partial recovery.”
German Heavy Equipment Distributor
“Furniture manufactured in Linyi failed contractual specifications for moisture resistance and packaging standards. Recovered substantial losses.”
Swedish Furniture Importer
“A Zibo chemical products supplier attempted to terminate export arrangements after market prices increased sharply. Contract rights successfully enforced.”
French Chemical Distribution Group
“A Linyi hardware supplier ceased communication after receiving partial payment for export orders. Asset preservation measures were initiated promptly.”
American Industrial Buyer
“Paid advance deposit to a Linyi plywood supplier for bulk construction materials. Supplier failed to complete shipment. Funds recovered through formal legal proceedings.”
Australian Construction Materials Importer
“Dispute involving unauthorized production changes by a Linyi OEM supplier was resolved through contract enforcement and evidence preservation.”
Danish E-commerce Brand
“Mining machinery purchased from a Jining manufacturer failed agreed technical performance standards during commissioning. Successfully negotiated compensation.”
Norwegian Engineering Company
“Kitchenware products sourced from Linyi arrived with significant quality defects inconsistent with approved samples. Achieved compensation through structured negotiation.”
Canadian Home Goods Distributor
“Ceramic materials sourced from Zibo showed major inconsistencies between production batches. Obtained damages through commercial settlement.”
Italian Industrial Ceramics Importer
“Furniture manufactured in Linyi failed contractual specifications for moisture resistance and packaging standards. Recovered substantial losses.”
Swedish Furniture Importer
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — our firm can represent you in such matters. Under Chinese law, once the retainer documents are signed, we can act on your behalf to pursue contractual performance or compensation through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
Yes — Chinese lawyers are licensed to practice throughout the entire country. Even if your case is under the jurisdiction of a court outside Linyi, we can still represent your interests.
Yes — we provide comprehensive legal services for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, transaction structuring, contract drafting, regulatory filings, and post-transaction integration support.
If you decide to engage our services, please first pay a non-refundable engagement fee of $500. Upon receipt of this fee, we will prepare the complete set of retainer documents. The $500 engagement fee will be credited toward the lawyer’s fees for the services you subsequently engage us to provide.
Our legal fees depend on the complexity of each case. We typically charge an initial base fee at the commencement of the engagement, followed by a success-based fee calculated as a percentage of the settlement or award obtained (generally ranging from 6% to 18%).
As each matter is assessed on a case-by-case basis, please contact us by email or phone. We will provide a fee estimate based on the specific circumstances of your case.
Before signing the retainer agreement, you may reach us by email or phone. After the agreement is executed, you may contact us during business hours via WhatsApp, WeChat, or video conferencing platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
Yes. Under Chinese legal and procedural requirements, original documents and evidence are generally required for formal legal actions, including litigation, arbitration, notarization, and evidence submission to courts or authorities.
Electronic copies or scans may be sufficient for preliminary review and case assessment, but original documents must be provided when a matter proceeds to formal handling, unless otherwise permitted by applicable law or agreed procedural arrangements.
Lyu & Associates will advise clients in advance on which originals are required, how they should be delivered, and how they will be safeguarded during the engagement.
In most cases, no. Once engaged, Lyu & Associates can act on your behalf under a valid power of attorney, handling communications, negotiations, filings, and procedural matters in China without requiring your physical presence.
Clients are only advised to travel to China in limited situations where personal attendance is legally required or strategically beneficial, which will be discussed and agreed upon in advance.
The duration of litigation in China depends on the complexity of the case, the court involved, the amount of evidence, and whether appeals or enforcement proceedings are necessary.
In general, first-instance commercial litigation in China may take approximately 6 to 12 months. More complex disputes, cross-border matters, or cases involving asset preservation, technical appraisals, or multiple defendants may take longer.
If a party files an appeal, second-instance proceedings may require several additional months. Enforcement proceedings after judgment may also extend the overall timeline depending on the debtor’s assets and level of cooperation.
Where appropriate, pre-litigation negotiation or settlement efforts may significantly reduce time and cost compared to formal court proceedings.
Lyu & Associates operates under a lead counsel model. As lead counsel, Qiang Lyu is responsible for client engagement, fee administration, case coordination, and ultimate professional accountability for all matters handled by the team.
Centralized payment to lead counsel ensures clear responsibility, consistent service standards, and effective coordination among PRC-licensed lawyers involved in a matter.
All legal services are provided by licensed Chinese attorneys and governed by written engagement agreements.
Client satisfaction and professional responsibility are taken seriously at Lyu & Associates. If concerns arise during an engagement, clients are encouraged to raise them promptly so they can be reviewed and addressed by lead counsel.
All engagements are governed by written engagement agreements, which define the scope of work, fee arrangements, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Where appropriate, fees for unperformed work may be adjusted in accordance with the engagement terms.
As a PRC-licensed attorney, Qiang Lyu bears professional responsibility for client matters and remains accountable under applicable Chinese legal and professional regulations.
Under PRC law, lawyers must accept legal engagements through a licensed Chinese law firm.
Accordingly, client engagements with Lyu & Associates are formally documented under the law firm with which lead counsel Qiang Lyu is affiliated, using a complete set of PRC-compliant engagement documents, including Initial consultation record, engagement agreements, risk disclosure notices, and powers of attorney.
This structure ensures that all representation is legally valid, properly documented, and fully compliant with Chinese legal requirements.
Under PRC law, lead counsel Qiang Lyu is permitted to represent clients nationwide and does not require local counsel for geographic reasons.
In practice, collaboration with locally based PRC-licensed lawyers is often a strategic choice to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and risk control through peer review, joint analysis, and local procedural insight.
Where such collaboration is used, clients may be asked to sign coordinated engagement documents with a local law firm. This does not increase the client’s overall legal fees, and overall case management and ultimate professional responsibility remain with lead counsel Qiang Lyu.
All engagements are formally documented through licensed PRC law firms in compliance with Chinese law.
Under a lead counsel model, legal fees are commonly collected by lead counsel and internally settled with participating PRC-licensed lawyers, allowing clients to deal with a single accountable point of responsibility and avoiding fragmented payments.
This structure also facilitates cross-border payments, where foreign-currency receiving arrangements may require additional administrative procedures under PRC foreign-exchange regulations.
Clients who prefer to pay the contracting law firm directly may do so, subject to the firm establishing an appropriate foreign-currency receiving account. In all cases, written engagement documents apply, and ultimate professional responsibility remains with Qiang Lyu.
We regularly represent overseas importers, exporters, investors, and businesses engaged in cross-border trade or investment with China. Our clients include SMEs and mid-sized enterprises from North America, Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia who require reliable, English-speaking legal representation in China for commercial disputes, contract enforcement, fraud recovery, and corporate transactions.
For practical insights on China supplier disputes and PRC legal procedures,
please refer to our
legal insights.
Contact – Qiang Lyu Attorney-at-Law (PRC)
📞 Tel: +86 187 9542 8064
📧 lvqiang[at]xuzhousoft.com
(Please replace [at] with @ when sending email)
💬 WhatsApp / WeChat: +86 187 9542 8064
We aim to respond to all legitimate legal inquiries within 24 hours.
Based in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. Serving foreign clients nationwide.
Address: Room A-508, Jindi Business Center No. 10, Zhongshan North Road, Gulou District, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China.
