Case studies · Illustrative scenarios

Where does your claim stand?

These hypothetical examples explain the information useful for an initial review. They are not client matters, reported results or promises of recovery.

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Unpaid commercial invoices

An overseas supplier has delivered goods to a Chinese company, but invoices remain unpaid.

Useful documents

Contract, purchase orders, invoices, delivery records and payment correspondence.

Initial focus

Identify the contracting debtor, organise the evidence and consider the available recovery route.

A judgment remains unpaid

A creditor holds a judgment and believes the debtor has assets in mainland China.

Useful documents

Judgment, court and country of origin, service records, information on appeals and known assets.

Initial focus

Assess the judgment’s status, whether recognition is needed and what further information is required.

An arbitration award needs enforcement

A successful claimant holds an unpaid award against a Chinese company.

Useful documents

Award, arbitration agreement, seat of arbitration, delivery records and payment history.

Initial focus

Review the award and debtor details to assess a possible enforcement route.

Preliminary case assessment

Have a debt against a Chinese company?

Share the basic facts so we can consider your request for a preliminary case assessment and whether we may be able to assist.

Tell us who owes the money and the basis of your claim.
We review the information and check whether we can assist.
Any proposed scope and fees are discussed before you decide whether to instruct us.

Any assessment depends on the available information and applicable conflict checks. No outcome or recovery is guaranteed.

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