Li Wan

Represented an investment company in litigation involving a film investment agreement against a leading domestic film company, with a dispute amount of approximately RMB 80 million. The case centered on distinguishing between investment and lending relationships. WAN Li achieved complete victories at both the trial court (Beijing Chaoyang District People’s Court) and appellate court (Beijing No. 3 Intermediate People;s Court), and the judgment is currently being enforced.

Represented a leading domestic gaming company in a series of lawsuits filed by minority shareholders regarding damage to company interests and shareholders’ information rights before the Beijing Haidian District People’s Court, Beijing Chaoyang District People’s Court and Beijing No.1 Intermediate People’s Court, with a dispute amount exceeding RMB 60 million. WAN Li secured a complete victory in the liability action, with all claims fully upheld by the court. WAN Li subsequently negotiated a favorable settlement from a position of strength, avoiding further unnecessary disputes and achieving a commercially satisfactory outcome for the client.

Represented the founder of a unicorn cross-border e-commerce startup in a corporate control dispute. WAN Li assisted the founder in defending against parallel litigation and arbitration proceedings before the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands and the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC). Represented the founder in litigation beforethe Beijing Chaoyang District People’s Court and Beijing Haidian District People’s Court, and helped the client achieve complete success in both Beijing court cases. The dispute also involved battles over the company seal, office premises, and financial documents. WAN Li successfully assisted the founder in preserving and maintaining full control of the company.

Represented an overseas investment fund in a corporate control dispute with the former management of its portfolio company, involving an investment amount exceeding USD 80 million. WAN Li successfully assisted the current management (represented by the investment fund) in confirming and securing control over the portfolio company. He also represented the portfolio company in a lawsuit filed by former management before the Shanghai Xuhui District People’s Court, challenging the validity of company resolutions. After two court hearings, the case concluded with the plaintiff (former management) withdrawing the lawsuit, effectively safeguarding the client’s legitimate interests.

Represented a renowned offshore USD fund before the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court International Commercial Division, applying for recognition and enforcement of an HKIAC arbitration award with a dispute amount exceeding USD 6 million. The court granted recognition of the award, which proceeded to the enforcement stage.

Represented a leading offshore USD fund before the Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People’s Court, applying for recognition and enforcement of an HKIAC arbitration award with a dispute amount exceeding USD 27 million. Meanwhile, WAN Li coordinated with U.S. counsel to enforce the HKIAC award in the U.S. By actively advancing proceedings in both Chinese and U.S. courts, he facilitated a favorable settlement, with all funds fully recovered and the case concluded.

Represented a Philippine construction company in an independent guarantee fraud dispute before the Beijing No. 4 Intermediate People’s Court, with a dispute amount of approximately USD 20 million. Through robust defense strategies and diligent case management, he secured full recognition of the client's claims.

In collaboration with a leading international law firm, WAN Li represented a renowned domestic travel agency in litigation before the Hong Kong High Court against a Hong Kong airline in a contract dispute worth approximately USD 30 million. The initial judgment substantially reduced the client’s compensation liability, achieving a favorable outcome. The case is currently on appeal.

Represented a leading domestic gaming company in a copyright infringement lawsuit against another gaming company before the Beijing Haidian District People’s Court and the Beijing Intellectual Property Court, securing the maximum statutory penalty. This case was selected as one of Beijing Court’s Top 10 Typical Copyright Judicial Cases by the Beijing Higher People’s Court for 2020.

Represented a leading domestic gene technology company and its founder in responding to an equity repurchase lawsuit filed by an internationally renowned investment fund before the Beijing Daxing District People’s Court, where the plaintiff claimed a total repurchase amount exceeding RMB 61 million. WAN Li ultimately helped the client successfully settle the case at a favorable repurchase price.

Represented a Japanese equipment manufacturer before the Qingdao Intermediate People’s Court, in which the opposing party applied for the enforcement of an arbitration award rendered by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC). After he engaged in multiple rounds of communication, the court ultimately dismissed. the opposing party’s enforcement application.

Represented a well-known domestic education technology company in contract dispute litigation against a leading Chinese book publisher, which was heard by the Beijing Xicheng District People’s Court and the Beijing Intellectual Property Court. WAN Li successfully persuaded the court of second instance to reverse the unfavorable first-instance judgment and issue a revised verdict, helping the client reduce losses by more than 50%.

Represented or assisted major airlines, general aviation companies, and their insurers and reinsurers in handling liability incidents and insurance claims, including compensation for the “8.24 Yichun Air Crash”, “11.21 Baotou Air Crash”, and “Asiana Airlines Flight 214 Crash in San Francisco”, as well as multiple general aviation accidents and numerous claims for aircraft on-ground incidents, cargo damage, and personal injury, addressing both airline liability and insurer responsibilities.

Conducted an investigation for a U.S.-owned industry-leading company into a distributor’s alleged misconduct, which led to the distributor’s full repayment of nearly RMB 1 million in misappropriated funds.

Established a comprehensive anti-corruption compliance system for a pre-IPO high-tech enterprise.

Represented a unicorn tech company in responding to a criminal investigation into alleged infringement of trade secrets initiated by a competitor, with public security authorities ultimately deciding to dismiss the case on the grounds that the founder had no criminal facts.