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. Wan Li achieved complete victories at both trial and appellate courts, and the judgment is currently being enforced.

Represented a leading domestic gaming company in lawsuits filed by minority shareholders regarding damage to company interests and shareholders' information rights before Beijing courts, with a dispute amount exceeding RMB 60 million. Wan Li secured a complete victory in the liability action and later negotiated a favorable settlement.

Represented the founder of a unicorn cross-border e-commerce startup in a corporate control dispute involving parallel litigation and arbitration proceedings before the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, HKIAC, and Beijing courts, helping the client preserve and maintain 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 helped confirm and secure control over the portfolio company and defeated related company resolution challenges.

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.

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, and coordinated U.S. enforcement work that led to full recovery.

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, securing full recognition of the client's claims.

In collaboration with a leading international law firm, 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 and the case is currently on appeal.

Represented a leading domestic gaming company in a copyright infringement lawsuit before the Beijing Haidian District People's Court and the Beijing Intellectual Property Court, securing the maximum statutory penalty. The case was selected as one of Beijing Court's Top 10 Typical Copyright Judicial Cases 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 over RMB 61 million. Wan Li helped settle the case at a favorable repurchase price.

Represented a Japanese equipment manufacturer before the Qingdao Intermediate People's Court, where the opposing party applied for enforcement of a CIETAC arbitration award. After multiple rounds of communication, the court dismissed the enforcement application.

Represented a well-known domestic education technology company in contract dispute litigation against a leading Chinese book publisher before Beijing courts. Wan Li persuaded the second-instance court to reverse the unfavorable first-instance judgment and reduce losses by more than 50%.

Represented or assisted major airlines, general aviation companies, insurers, and reinsurers in handling liability incidents and insurance claims, including major air crash compensation matters, general aviation accidents, aircraft on-ground incidents, cargo damage, and personal injury claims.

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.

Represented a USD investment fund in conducting an internal investigation into a senior manager of a high-tech portfolio company in Mainland China and initiated criminal proceedings on suspicion of occupational embezzlement; the executive has been approved for arrest and the case is under review for prosecution.

As Legal Director for an A-share listed company, handled group-wide dispute resolution matters and pursued criminal liability in copyright infringement and misappropriation cases, leading to multiple arrests and cases selected by judicial authorities as representative intellectual property criminal cases.

Participated as one of the drafters in the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Compliance Management Systems for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises initiated by the China Association of Small and Medium Enterprises.