The world's leading legal directory, Chambers and Partners, recently published its Chambers Global Guide 2026. Han Kun contributed an in-depth overview article titled "China: An Introduction to International & Cross-Border Disputes (PRC Firms) Overview." The article was co-authored by Han Kun Eric Liu, Vincent Sun, David Gu, Long Liu, and Yuxian Zhao.
The article first outlines multiple developments in China's cross-border litigation in 2025, including the Supreme People's Court's release of typical cases on foreign-related commercial and maritime mediation, the first recognition of a Singapore court judgment based on the principle of reciprocity, and the issuance of opinions to optimize the mechanism of international commercial courts. It then highlights major breakthroughs in arbitration, covering the first comprehensive revision of the Arbitration Law, which establishes principles such as Kompetenz-Kompetenz and the concept of the seat of arbitration, as well as the continued strengthening of judicial support in practice. Overall, the article demonstrates China's accelerating emergence as a preferred venue for cross-border dispute resolution.
For many years, Han Kun has maintained a leading role in the dispute resolution field, with in-depth expertise in international arbitration, cross-border litigation, and complex commercial disputes. Building on its deep understanding of PRC law and international legal frameworks, Han Kun adopts an integrated, insight-driven service model that emphasizes collaboration, providing clients with comprehensive dispute resolution services that combine local expertise with a global perspective. The firm is consistently recognized by leading international legal directories, including Chambers and Partners.
If you are interested in reading this annual overview article about international and cross-border disputes in China, please visit: https://chambers.com/content/item/7286
