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Enquiries are normally reviewed within 1–2 business days. Urgent deadlines are prioritised, but a response or engagement cannot be guaranteed.
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We check whether the request contains enough information and identify listed lawyers whose stated practice areas and jurisdictions may be relevant.
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If a lawyer is available and interested, they will contact you directly. You can then discuss conflicts, confidentiality, fees, and next steps.
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Matters we can help route
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- Intellectual property and technology
- Litigation and arbitration
- Immigration and residence
- Family and inheritance matters
- Criminal defence
- Real estate, trade, and regulatory matters
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Is China Legal Portal a law firm?
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Does submitting the form create a lawyer-client relationship?
No. A relationship can arise only after you and a lawyer complete any required conflict checks and agree to work together.
Is a response guaranteed?
No. Availability depends on the matter, location, timing, and the individual lawyer. You should not rely on this form alone when a legal deadline is approaching.
Intake boundary. Selecting a route, providing a high-level description, or receiving a response does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Conflict and scope review must precede secure document exchange or legal work.