Zhang Yaxing

Introduction

Zhang Yaxing specialises in dispute resolution pertaining to investment, financing and corporate disputes. Zhang has extensive practical experience in resolving disputes arising from investment and financing agreements, share transfers, convertible bonds and other transactions, as well as legal issues relating to control rights, information rights, validity of resolutions, dissolution, and directors’ and officers’ liability of companies and partnerships. In addition, Zhang has successfully handled numerous cases involving disputes over contract breach, share redemption and winding-up under red-chip structures, accumulating experience in connecting and co-ordinating litigation, arbitration, and the recognition and enforcement of judgment proceedings across various jurisdictions.

Zhang has also handled several asset management and false statement cases, some of which have become influential benchmarks. He also has in-depth knowledge and practical experience in fund investment project exits, corporate dissolutions, liquidations and bankruptcy proceedings, having assisted numerous clients in achieving investment exits or bankruptcy protections. Zhang is well acquainted with court workflow and judicial reasoning, and is able to organise evidence and formulate case strategies accordingly to achieve optimal results. In addition to regular trial procedures, he is highly skilled in the application and release of property preservation, compulsory enforcement, and related compulsory measures before People’s Courts.

Prior to joining Han Kun, Zhang worked for a court in Beijing from 2001 to 2008. He later practised law with a reputable local law firm from 2011 to 2013, before joining Han Kun in May 2013.

Zhang received his LLB and LLM from China University of Political Science and Law, is a member of the PRC Bar, and is fluent in Chinese and English.