On December 5, 2019, Chambers and Partners, a well-known legal rating agency, released the 2020 Asia Pacific Guide. East & Concord Partners, with solid professional ability, high-quality legal service and outstanding work achievements, was recognized in the fields of Corporate/Commercial and Dispute Resolution, and Dorothy Xing, partner with Corporate Financing Department and Vivian Wang, partner with  International Trade Department were awarded Outstanding Lawyers.

Ranked Practice Areas

● Corporate/Commercial: East Coast (Beijing)(Band 2)

Comments made by Chambers and Partners:

What the team is known for A long-standing practice with particular expertise in dealing with contentious issues. Its dispute resolution arm maintains steady year-on-year growth. Equally capable in handling international trade, finance, intellectual property and public-private partnership matters. Also boasts an established capacity to represent Japanese clients. Singled out for its solid track record and strong presence in the Beijing market.

Work highlights Advised Beijing Energy Holding Group on its issuance of CNY15 billion worth of corporate bonds.

● Corporate/Commercial: Central China (Band 2)

Comments made by Chambers and Partners:

What the team is known for Established national practice with on-the-ground presence in Wuhan City. Highly regarded for its deft skills in handling local PPP, funds and dispute issues. Also notable is its fast-developing intellectual property offering.

Strengths Market commentators remark: "They have deployed good strategies and have a promising future."

● International Trade/WTO（Band 3）

Comments made by Chambers and Partners:

What the team is known for Has considerable experience in trade remedy cases involving the EU, Russia and Australia, as well as new exporter and sunset reviews. Often sought after by companies from a wide range of industries such as energy, industrial engineering, mining and metals as well as construction and materials. Additionally, the firm defends clients in various injury proceedings. Noted for its deep sector knowledge covering the chemicals, electronics and bicycle industries. Also well placed to provide advice on compliance issues.

Strengths Interviewees single the team out for its "extremely diligent, fast and accurate response."

● M & A (Recognized Law Firm)

● Dispute Resolution (Recognized Law Firm)

Ranked Lawyers

● International Trade/WTO: Respondent (Band 2) – Vivian Wang

Comments made by Chambers and Partners

Vivian Wang excels at handling EU-related cases. Market commentators regard her for her extensive experience relating to anti-dumping cases.

● Banking and Finance (Band 4) – Dorothy Xing

Comments made by Chambers and Partners

Dorothy Xing heads the firm’s banking and finance department and possesses solid experience in the field. She assists banks and financial institutions with corporate governance and risk assessment matters, and also provides strategic advice on the structuring of finance transactions.

East & Concord Partners has been on the list of Chambers and Partners for many years, and the awards showed the excellent professional ability and high-quality and efficient services of East & Concord Partners which will, as always, adhere to the diligent, responsible, professional, collaborative, pioneering and innovative practice philosophy, and provide clients with more comprehensive, convenient, high-quality and efficient legal services through international, professional and standardized management.