International Arbitration 2026

CHINA Law and Practice Contributed by: Paul Zhou and Leslie Shen, SGLA Law Firm

SGLA Law Firm is a large and comprehensive law firm jointly established by more than ten leading re - gional firms, with an integrated nationwide platform and a global outlook. Headquartered in Shanghai, SGLA Law Firm maintains offices across major cit - ies in Mainland China and Hong Kong, covering more than 20 provincial-level administrative regions. There are in total more than 2,600 practising lawyers. SGLA Law Firm boasts elite lawyers across diverse fields, who are highly regarded in authoritative legal rankings. Branch integration unites globally-minded legal experts, delivering unique advantages in cli -

ent solutions. SGLA Law Firm currently has varied professional and experienced teams in the following areas: finance and insurance; corporate and com - mercial; securities and capital markets; bankruptcy and restructuring; intellectual property; antitrust and anti-unfair competition; labour and employment; in - ternational commerce; shipping and logistics; urban renewal and real estate, construction and infrastruc - ture; criminal and compliance; compliance and regu - latory; SOE operation and supervision; tax; culture, entertainment and sports law; TMT; and dispute reso - lution.

Authors

Paul Zhou is a senior partner at SGLA Law Firm who started his practice as a lawyer in 2000. He has over 20 years of experience in multiple practice areas covering the arbitration, insurance and corporate

Leslie Shen is a senior partner at SGLA Law Firm who started his practice as a lawyer in 2005. With his considerable expertise and practical experience, Leslie has become a leading lawyer in East China in areas

fields. Paul became an arbitrator in 2014 and has participated in over 400 arbitration cases relating to company equity, asset management, funds, trust, insurance, real estate and construction at CIETAC, SHIAC and SAC. In the insurance field, Paul provides legal services in connection with insurance product design, review of compliance, settlement of claims and recovery, utilisation of insurance funds, reinsurance, capital increases of insurance companies, etc.

such as insurance, aviation, shipping logistics, foreign-related affairs and “Belt and Road” legal services. In recent years, he has handled various arbitration cases involving jurisdictions such as China, the USA, the UK and Bermuda. With solid practical knowledge, quick response, and excellent communication and co-ordination skills, Leslie is well reputed for promptly connecting lawyers from different jurisdictions and integrating and providing efficient legal services for clients.

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