Chenyu Chen
Chongming Finance Law Firm
Financial Contracts counsel based in Chongming, Shanghai.
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Find published counsel for legal work connected to Shanghai, China — compare practice fit, working language, firm, location, and sourced professional information.
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Operating contextInternational finance, investment, commerce, and disputes
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in Shanghai, China
The strongest match is usually the one with the right practice, language, and matter context — not necessarily the closest office.
Use this directory to compare published profiles by working language, relevant experience, law firm, location, and sourced professional information. Then confirm current scope, conflicts, availability, and engagement terms directly with counsel.
01Confirm the Shanghai connection
Court, authority, employer, project, property, or counterparty.
02Compare practical fit
Practice scope, language, firm, and relevant experience.
03Broaden the route
Use a nearby city or regional directory when the matter crosses locations.
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Haoyan Bai
Jiading Visa Law Firm
Entry and Exit Permits counsel based in Jiading, Shanghai.
Wenxuan Qiu
Pudong Bonded Law Firm
Bonded Zone Operations counsel based in Pudong, Shanghai.
Yuhang Hou
Jinshan Product Law Firm
Product Recalls counsel based in Jinshan, Shanghai.
Zihang Duan
Songjiang Brand Law Firm
Trademarks counsel based in Songjiang, Shanghai.
Sicheng Xiong
Minhang Ecom Law Firm
Cross-border E-commerce counsel based in Minhang, Shanghai.
Feiran Fan
Zhabei Governance Law Firm
Corporate Governance counsel based in Zhabei, Shanghai.
Junxi Liao
Hongkou Property Law Firm
Real Estate Financing counsel based in Hongkou, Shanghai.
Import and Export Compliance counsel based in Yangpu, Shanghai.
Commercial Arbitration counsel based in Xuhui, Shanghai.
Xuanhe Cheng
Huangpu Capital Law Firm
Foreign Investment counsel based in Huangpu, Shanghai.
Yuning Yao
Jingan IP Law Firm
Trade Secrets counsel based in Jingan, Shanghai.
Local context
Why Shanghai
may be the right route
Shanghai is an international financial and commercial centre and a major legal market for matters involving foreign investment, regulated finance, employment, intellectual property, commercial litigation and arbitration.
The maintained city guide highlights Shanghai courts, SHIAC arbitration and the municipality’s role in coordinating work across the Yangtze River Delta.
A Shanghai workstream may cover the transaction, financing, dispute forum or regulatory interface while operational issues sit in nearby manufacturing cities such as Suzhou, Hangzhou or Ningbo. Counsel selection should therefore follow the legal issue, forum and operating footprint. These market themes are editorial context and do not imply that every corresponding practice has a currently listed Shanghai profile.
Compare Shanghai counsel →Routes that surface often
Foreign investmentFinancial regulationEmploymentIntellectual property
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Lead with the issue
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Need to know
Shanghai directory
questions
How do I find a lawyer in Shanghai, China?
Compare the published profiles on this page by practice area, relevant experience, working language, law firm, and sourced credentials. Confirm current scope, conflicts, availability, and engagement terms directly.
Are there English-speaking lawyers in Shanghai?
45 currently published Shanghai lawyer profiles list English among the recorded working languages. Confirm language and suitability directly with counsel.
What types of lawyers can I find in Shanghai?
The live directory currently represents 8 practice routes. Use the practice links on this page for the current inventory.
How much does a lawyer in Shanghai cost?
Fees depend on the matter, scope, urgency, team, and fee arrangement. Request a written scope and fee basis directly from counsel; the directory does not publish a standard city fee.
Can a Shanghai lawyer advise a foreign company?
Some profiles describe work for international or foreign-invested clients. Confirm the lawyer’s relevant experience, working language, and proposed scope directly before engagement.
How can I verify a lawyer in Shanghai?
Review the sourced profile information and status shown by the directory, then confirm current professional qualifications and firm details directly. Verification is not an endorsement.
What if I cannot find the right Shanghai lawyer?
Broaden the search to another major city directory or use the national practice directory. Specialist fit can be more important than physical location.
Should I hire a lawyer in Shanghai or Suzhou?
Start with the place tied to the court, authority, employer, project, property, transaction, or evidence. Then compare specialist experience and practical fit. If the work spans both markets, review the Suzhou lawyer directory as well.
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