The Team
A multidisciplinary team of elite advisors and professionals guiding entrepreneurs, investors, and high-net-worth families with absolute discretion and a long-term perspective.
Management
Jun Zheng, Adj. Prof. Dr. iur.
Prof. Dr. Jun Zheng advises international corporate clients, financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and public bodies on complex cross-border and EU-China legal matters. His practice focuses predominantly on Europe–China transactions, foreign direct investments, and transnational dispute resolution, seamlessly combining deep academic expertise with extensive practical experience in both legal cultures.
Prof. Dr. Zheng routinely represents clients in highly sensitive, multi-jurisdictional matters. His approach is characterized by strong comparative analysis and robust strategic planning, effectively bridging diverse regulatory frameworks and distinct legal traditions.
In parallel with his practice, Prof. Dr. Zheng maintains an active academic career. He lectures and publishes extensively in the fields of private international law, international arbitration, and transnational commercial law. He is also frequently paneled as an arbitrator and invited as a speaker and moderator at prestigious international legal forums.
Areas of Expertise
- International Arbitration and Cross-Border Dispute Resolution
- Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Corporate Restructuring, and Commercial Transactions
- International Trade Law and Foreign Investment Regulation
- International Tax Planning and Transaction Structuring
- Swiss Immigration Law
- International Family Law, Cross-Border Inheritance, and Succession Planning
- Legal Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance in Transnational Contexts
Full profile & CV
Academic Appointments & Guest Lectures
- Adjunct Professor, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, China (Since 2026)
- Adjunct Lecturer, University of Fribourg, Switzerland (2019–Present)
- Courses taught: Doing Business in Asia: Chinese Foreign Investment Law and Corporate Operations & Restructuring; Comparative Arbitration Law
- Guest Lecturer, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China (2025)
- Course taught: International Intellectual Property Law
- Guest Lecturer, East China University of Political Science and Law, China
- Lecture: The Creditor Protection and Corporate Credit System under Swiss Company Law and Its Implications for China
- Guest Lecturer, China University of Political Science and Law, China
- Lecture: The Creditor Protection and Corporate Credit System under Swiss Company Law and Its Implications for China
- Guest Lecturer, Yangjiang Market Supervision Management Bureau, China
- Lecture: Cross-border E-Commerce and International Trademark Protection
Professional Experience
- Legal Advisor / Lawyer, Swiss Institute of Comparative Law (ISDC), Lausanne (2019–2020)
- Legal Counsel, Prominent Swiss International Law Firm, Shanghai / Zurich (2015–2018)
Education
- PhD in Law (Dr. iur.), University of Fribourg, Switzerland (2015)
- PhD Candidate in Law, Wuhan University, China (2014)
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, China (2008)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Xi’an University of Technology, China (2005)
Advanced Training & Certifications
- Advanced Training, LL.M. in Tax Law, University of Geneva (2023)
- General Course on Intellectual Property & Essentials of Patent Law, WIPO Academy, Bern (2019–2020)
- Summer Program in Private International Law, Hague Academy of International Law, Netherlands (2011)
- Banking Law and Commercial Law, Joint Program of the University of Fribourg and the University of Alabama (2011)
- Federalism, Decentralization, and Conflict Resolution, Institute of Federalism, University of Fribourg (2010)
- EU Competition Law, Collegio Carlo Alberto, Italy (2011)
Qualifications
- Legal Profession Qualification Certificate of the People’s Republic of China (Type A)
- Arbitrator, empanelled by multiple international and regional arbitration institutions
Professional Memberships
- European Association of Private International Law (EAPIL)
- Chinese Society of Private International Law (CSPIL)
- Swiss-China Chamber of Commerce (SCCC)
- Association of International Business Lawyers (AIBL)
- Swiss Turnaround Association (STA) / European Turnaround Association (ETA)
Selected Academic Publications & Legal Opinions
Books
- Judicial Review of Fines in EU Competition Law (English), Schulthess, Switzerland, 444 pages, 2015
- East Asian Private International Law: From Imitation to Innovation (English), introductory chapter co-authored with Krista Nadakavukaren, Hart Publishing, 2024
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- "The Influence of Western Arbitration Systems on China’s New Arbitration Law" (English), Private Law Review, 2023
- "Proof of Foreign Law in Conflict of Laws" (Chinese), Proceedings of the National Doctoral Forum on International Law, 2008
- "The Development of Personal Law in Conflict of Laws: Nationality versus Domicile" (Chinese), Scientist Educator, No. 4, 2008
Formal Legal Opinions
- Legal Opinion on the Use of DNA in Law Enforcement Activities in Taiwan (English), commissioned by the Swiss Federal Police (2020)
- Legal Opinion on the Recognition of Foreign Matrimonial Property Agreements (English), commissioned by the Hague Institute of International Law (2020)
- Legal Opinion on the Obligation to Report Gunshot Wounds in China (English), commissioned by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs & International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) (2019)
Editorial Roles
- Editor-in-Chief / Editor, ISDC Legal Newsletter (English/French/German), Issues 51–55 (2019–2020)
Senior Advisory Counsel
Jin Huang, Prof. Dr. iur.
Prof. Dr. iur. Jin Huang is a renowned scholar of international law, Senior Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences at Wuhan University (WHU), former President of China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL), and former Vice President of Wuhan University. He currently serves as Vice President of the China Society of Law, President of the Chinese Society of International Law, President of the China Society of Private International Law, and Vice President of the World Jurist Association (WJA).
With deep legal expertise spanning international law theory, private international law, state immunity, interregional conflict of laws, and cross-border dispute resolution, Prof. Huang has authored and edited over 70 books and published over 300 academic articles in leading international and domestic journals. Throughout his distinguished career, he has served as an arbitrator for prestigious arbitral institutions worldwide, including the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Areas of Expertise
- Private International Law
- Cross-Border & International Dispute Resolution
- State Immunity & Interregional Conflict of Laws
Full profile & CV
Current Positions & Institutional Roles
- Senior Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences, Wuhan University (WHU) & Professor at the Institute of International Law
- Vice President, China Society of Law
- President, Chinese Society of International Law
- President, China Society of Private International Law
- Vice President, World Jurist Association (WJA)
- Vice President, China Foundation for Human Rights Development Council
- Titular Member, International Academy of Comparative Law (IACL)
- Expert Member, International Commercial Expert Committee of the Supreme People's Court of China
- Expert Counselor, Supreme People's Procuratorate of China
Arbitration Appointments
- Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) — Arbitrator
- International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) — Arbitrator
- Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) — Arbitrator
- China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) — Arbitrator
- Beijing Arbitration Commission (BAC) — Arbitrator
- Shanghai International Arbitration Center (SHIAC) — Arbitrator
- Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) — Arbitrator
Academic & Leadership History
- 2009–2019 | President, China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL)
- 2003–2009 | Vice President, Wuhan University (WHU)
- Academic Appointments: Member of the Law Discipline Review Group of the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council; Vice Chairman of the Law Education Steering Committee of the Ministry of Education; Chief Expert & Lead Editor for the national textbook Private International Law
Education
- Doctorat honoris causa (2011) — Université de Montréal, Canada
- Ph.D. in Law (1988) — Wuhan University (First Ph.D. in Private International Law cultivated in China)
- LL.M. (1984) — Wuhan University
- LL.B. (1982) — Hubei College of Finance and Economics (Zhongnan University of Economics and Law)
Visiting & Academic Fellowships
- Visiting Fulbright Scholar, Yale Law School (USA)
- Visiting Scholar, Swiss Institute of Comparative Law (Lausanne, Switzerland)
- Guest Professor, Universität des Saarlandes (Germany)
- Scholar/Attendee, The Hague Academy of International Law (Netherlands)
Selected Honors & Awards
- Top 10 "Outstanding Young Jurist in China" (China Society of Law)
- "Chinese Ph.D. Degree Recipient with Outstanding Contributions" (State Council / MOE)
- Wu Yuzhang Humanities and Social Sciences Outstanding Award
- National Higher Education Teaching Achievement First Prize
- Baosteel Education Award (Special Grade Outstanding Teacher)
Walter A. Stoffel, Prof. Dr. iur.
Professor emeritus Walter A. Stoffel is one of Europe's most distinguished figures in commercial law, competition law, bankruptcy law, and private international law. Balancing a monumental academic career with high-level public and private service, he has shaped both regulatory frameworks and corporate practices across the continent. Notably, he served as President of the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) from 2003 to 2010, leading Switzerland's antitrust enforcement through a transformative era.
As a Professor emeritus at the bilingual Faculty of Law of the University of Fribourg and former Co-Director of the Center for Transnational Legal Studies (CTLS) in London, Prof. Stoffel possesses unparallelled transnational legal insight. He is a highly sought-after arbitrator and independent expert witness in complex domestic and international commercial disputes, frequently counseling multinational corporations, elite law firms, and governmental agencies. His extensive comparative approach has made him a recurring visiting professor at top-tier institutions worldwide, spanning the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, France, and Italy.
Areas of Expertise
- Commercial & Corporate Law (Business Organizations)
- Swiss and European Competition & Antitrust Law
- Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Debt Enforcement Law
- Private International Law and International Civil Procedure
Full profile & CV
Academic & Executive Appointments
- Professor Emeritus & Ombudsman, University of Fribourg / UniDistance Brigue (2020–Present)
- Co-Director, Center for Transnational Legal Studies (CTLS), London (2020–2022)
- Director, Institute for Law and Economy (IDé), University of Fribourg (1987–2020)
- Member of the Board, Swiss Council of Science and Technology (2003–2015)
- President, Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) (2003–2010; Vice-President 1998–2002)
- Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Fribourg (1997–2000)
- Scientific Director, International Association of Legal Science (IALS / UNESCO) (1995–2001)
Professional Experience
- Arbitrator & Expert Consultant, Transnational Commercial & Antitrust Proceedings (1987–Present)
- Deputy Director, Swiss Institute of Comparative Law, Lausanne (1981–1987)
- Attorney-at-Law, Henrici, Reber & Wicki, Zurich (1977–1981)
Education
- Admitted to the Zurich Bar, Switzerland (1979)
- Doctorate in Law (Dr. iur.), University of Fribourg (1979)
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), Yale Law School, USA (1976)
- Licence en droit, University of Fribourg (1973)
Board Memberships & Editorial Roles
- Executive Editorial Board Member, American Journal of Comparative Law (AJCL)
- Executive Editorial Board Member, Swiss Review of Economic and Financial Market Law (SZW/RSDA)
- Committee Member, Swiss Society of International Law (SSDI/SVIR)
Selected Academic Publications
- Prof. Stoffel has authored over 110 articles in major international law reviews alongside definitive textbooks and legal commentaries. His pioneering scholarship is standard reference material for courts and practitioners globally.
Manuals & Commentaries
- Kartellrecht (Competition Law Treatise), 3rd ed., Basel/Geneva/Munich: Helbing Lichtenhahn, 2023 (co-authored with Ducrey/Zimmerli).
- Voies d'exécution (Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy), 3rd ed., Bern: Stämpfli, 2016 (co-authored with I. Chabloz).
- Grundriss des Aktienrechts (Fundamentals of Corporate Law), 3rd ed., Zurich: Schulthess, 2011 (co-authored with R. von Büren and R. Weber).
Selected Articles & Monographs
- "Navigating Mergers in Small Economies", Fordham Competition Law Institute, pp. 319-334, 2007.
- "The 'Extra-Territoriality' of Competition Law", Liber Amicorum Luzius Wildhaber, Zurich, pp. 1563-1577, 2007.
- Wettbewerbsrecht und staatliche Wirtschaftstätigkeit (Competition Law and State Economic Activity), Fribourg: Universitätsverlag, 1994.
Legal Counsel & Advisory Team
Jean-Christophe Liebeskind, LL.M.
Jean-Christophe Liebeskind (LL.M. LSE) is a Swiss national, registered at the Geneva Bar, and a qualified English Solicitor (non-practicing) in London. He holds a Master of Laws from the London School of Economics and is a Fellow (FCIArb) of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, which awarded him his Diploma of International Commercial Arbitration (DipICArb).
John has been practicing law in Switzerland since 1988 and in China since 2003. In 2008, he joined Global Law Office (环球律师事务所) in Beijing, with which he has been practicing in China ever since. He also practices with Swisslegal in Switzerland. Prior to relocating to China, he worked with Lalive & Partners in Geneva, a premier law firm dedicated to international law. John has further expanded his commercial and leadership expertise as former Chair of SwissCham (the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in China).
John advises foreign and Chinese clients in both Switzerland and China on international commercial matters related to foreign investment, cross-border trade, transactional structuring, and dispute resolution.
Areas of Expertise
- Cross-Border Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) & International Trade
- International Commercial Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
- Swiss and Chinese Corporate & Transactional Structuring
Full profile & CV
Education & Professional Affiliations
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) — London School of Economics (LSE)
- FCIArb & DipICArb — Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Attorney-at-Law (Geneva Bar) — Geneva, Switzerland
- Solicitor (non-practicing) — England & Wales (London)
Professional Career & Leadership
- Counsel / Attorney-at-Law — Swisslegal (Switzerland)
- Counsel — Global Law Office (环球律师事务所, Beijing, China)
- Former Partner — Meyerlustenberger Lachenal MLL (Switzerland)
- Former Chair — Swiss Chamber of Commerce in China (SwissCham)
- Former Associate — Lalive & Partners (Geneva)
Recent Publications
- Chinese Business Law — Published by Stämpfli Verlag (2026)
Shenbao Liang, Dr. iur.
Dr. iur. Shenbao Liang is a distinguished practicing attorney and an accomplished legal scholar. He currently serves as a Faculty Member at the prestigious Law School of the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and is a Practicing Lawyer at Shanghai Yingdong Law Firm.
Dr. Liang’s practice specializes in complex domestic civil and commercial litigation, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and cross-border dispute resolution. Adept at bridging the gap between rigorous academic research and high-stakes legal practice, he excels at formulating strategic, highly efficient solutions for intricate cases and navigating seamlessly between diverse legal systems.
Dr. Liang routinely acts as a trusted legal advisor to corporate enterprises and high-net-worth individuals, representing clients in demanding litigation while proactively designing risk-mitigation and compliance frameworks to safeguard their commercial interests. In his academic capacity, he specializes in civil and commercial law, teaching core curriculum courses and contributing to advanced legal research.
Areas of Expertise
- Domestic Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Legal Advisory, Risk Management & Compliance
- Corporate Governance and Commercial Transactions
- Family Law, Cross-Border Inheritance, and Estate Planning
- International and Comparative Dispute Resolution
Full profile & CV
Academic Appointments
- Lecturer in Law, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, China (2018–Present)
- Courses taught: Contract Law; Family and Inheritance Law; General Part of Civil Law; Special Parts of Civil Law
Legal Practice Experience
- Practicing Lawyer, Shanghai Yingdong Law Firm, China (2021–Present)
- Trainee Attorney, Shanghai Yingdong Law Firm, China (2020–2021)
Education
- PhD in Law (Dr. iur.), University of Fribourg, Switzerland (2018)
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), East China University of Political Science and Law, China (2012)
Roman Rey, RA MLaw, PhD Candidate in Law
Swiss Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public with a practice focused on technology, data protection, intellectual property, commercial law, and dispute resolution. Advises companies, entrepreneurs, and private clients on complex legal and regulatory matters at the intersection of law, business, and technology.
Founder of ARCANUM LAW and Chairman of the Executive Management Board of lemonbrain, combining legal expertise with practical entrepreneurial experience. Previously worked at a leading law firm in Berlin and Zug, advising national and international clients in the fields of information technology, telecommunications, intellectual property, and data protection law. Further experience includes serving as in-house counsel for a Swiss ICT distributor and training with the Office of the Public Prosecutor of the Canton of Zug.
Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) and member of several international professional associations. Known for providing pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice while maintaining a strong focus on legal precision, strategic thinking, and long-term client interests.
Areas of Expertise
- Technology & Digitisaion
- Intellecutal Property and licencing
- International Data Privacy & IT-Security
- Contract and company law
- White-Collar Crime & Cybercrime Law
- Litigation
Full profile & CV
Professional Experience
- President of the CellCloud Association (since 2024)
- Founder and Owner of ARCANUM LAW (since 2023)
- Chairman of the Executive Management Board of lemonbrain (since 2023)
- Company Commander (Captain), Swiss Armed Forces (2022–2026)
- Legal Counsel, later Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public at a leading law firm (IT, IP, TMT, Data Protection), Berlin and Zug (2017–2022)
- Secondment as In-House Counsel at a renowned Swiss ICT distributor (2018–2019)
- Trainee Prosecutor at the District Attorney's Office of the Canton of Zug (2019)
Education
- PhD Candidate at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland (2024)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E), International Association of Privacy Professionals (2023)
- Attorney-at-Law Admission (Bar Admission), Canton of Zug, Switzerland (2021)
- Commission as Notary Public with Authority to Authenticate and Certify Documents (limited to the Territory of the Canton of Zug) (2021)
- Master of Law (MLaw), University of Fribourg (2018)
- LL.M. Program, East China University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai, China (2017)
- Bachelor of Law (BLaw) and Baccalaureus Utriusque Iuris (bacc. utr. iur.), University of Fribourg (2015)
Qualifications
- Member of the Glarus Bar, licensed to practice before all Swiss courts and authorities.
Professional Memberships
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
- International Technology Law Association (ITECHLAW).
- Alumni IUS Frilex.
- Registered in the Register of Attorneys of the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland.
- Glarner Anwaltsverband (Glarus Bar Association).
Yue Shi, Dr. iur.
Dr. iur. Yue Shi brings 17 years of deep specialization in civil, commercial, and financial law, providing elite legal advisory services to an elite corporate and institutional clientele. His practice is defined by exceptional analytical precision, advanced cross-cultural communication capabilities, and a distinct capacity to bridge different legal cultures, systems, and regulatory frameworks.
Dr. Shi seamlessly integrates high-level academic research with sophisticated practical application, offering unique strategic advantages in transnational transactions and risk management. Alongside his practice, he is an active academic, researching at the intersection of traditional commercial regimes and cutting-edge financial technology, automated payments, and artificial intelligence law. He is a frequent speaker and panel commentator at prestigious national and international legal and financial conferences.
Areas of Expertise
- Comparative Civil & Commercial Law (Switzerland, Germany, and China)
- Financial Law, Banking Regulation, and Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Electronic Payments, Payment Systems Law, and Digital Asset Governance
- Transnational Risk Management and International Regulatory Compliance
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cyber Technology Law
Full profile & CV
Academic & Professional Experience
- Lecturer & Master's Supervisor, China Jiliang University, College of Law / School of Intellectual Property (2024–Present)
- Core Curriculum: Civil Law, Commercial Law, and Securities Law
- Legal Adviser, Senior Corporate Advisory and Cross-Border Transaction Practice
Education
- PhD in Law (Dr. iur.), University of Bern, Switzerland (2017–2022)
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), East China University of Political Science and Law, China (2013–2016)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Zhejiang Gongshang University, China (2009–2013)
Qualifications & Professional Memberships
- Legal Profession Qualification Certificate of the People’s Republic of China (Type A)
- Council Member, Civil Law Research Association of Zhejiang Province
- Council Member, Cyber Technology and Law Research Association of Zhejiang Province
Selected Academic Publications & Research
- Dr. Shi is the author of an authoritative 459-page monograph on European electronic payments law published in Switzerland's leading financial law series. He frequently leads high-level research initiatives financed by national and provincial social science funds.
Books & Monographs
- Unauthorised Payments in Cashless Payment Transactions – With Special Consideration of the European Legal Framework/PSD2 (German), Swiss Financial Market Law Series, Vol. 141, Zurich: Schulthess, 2023 (459 pages).
Selected Articles
- "The Four-Party Relationship in Electronic Payments and Its Regulatory Framework" (Chinese), Zhejiang Social Sciences, No. 11, 2017.
Major Research Projects
- Principal Investigator: Building a Legal Framework for Elderly Care Finance in the Context of the Silver Economy, Annual Project of the Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning Office of Zhejiang Province (2026).
- Key Member: An Integrated Study on Connected Guarantees, Young Scholars Project of the National Social Science Fund of China (2024).
- Key Member: Research on Civil Legal Issues in Electronic Payments, General Project of the National Social Science Fund of China (2018).
Qi Xu, Dr. iur.
Dr. Qi Xu is a highly accomplished authority in public international law, the international law of the sea, global environmental governance, and international climate law. Bridging the gap between elite academia and complex cross-border practice, he holds multiple leadership roles at Jinan University, including Associate Professor, PhD Supervisor, Assistant Dean of the School of Law and School of Intellectual Property, and Vice Dean of the Institute of Foreign-Related Rule of Law.
Educated in both China and Europe, Dr. Xu possesses an advanced dual understanding of civil law and common law traditions, making him uniquely qualified to navigate intricate transnational legal regimes and cross-border disputes. His practical expertise is regularly leveraged in international commercial matters, maritime boundary issues, and global environmental compliance. Beyond his practice and academic leadership, Dr. Xu is an influential public intellectual, frequently contributing expert commentary to premier global media networks such as China Media Group (CMG), CGTN, and China Daily. He is also a pioneering figure in international legal talent development, routinely serving as a coach and adjudicator for prestigious international moot court competitions involving the WTO, international commercial arbitration, and the law of the sea.
Areas of Expertise
- International Law of the Sea and Maritime Boundary Disputes
- International Environmental Law and Global Climate Governance
- International Commercial Law and Cross-Border Transaction Strategy
- Foreign-Related Rule of Law and Transnational Dispute Resolution
Full profile & CV
Professional & Academic Experience
- Senior Counsel / Consulting Expert, AC Lawyers LLP, HKSAR (2024–Present)
- Assistant Dean & Director of the Department of Law, Jinan University School of Law / School of Intellectual Property (2024–Present)
- Vice Dean, Institute of Foreign-Related Rule of Law, Jinan University (2024–Present)
- Associate Professor, PhD Supervisor & Postdoctoral Mentor, Jinan University (2019–Present)
Education
- PhD in Law, University of Groningen, Netherlands (2015–2019)
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), Wuhan University, China (2012–2015)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Shandong University of Technology, China (2008–2012)
Selected Academic Publications
- Dr. Xu has led numerous national, provincial, and institutional research projects, publishing over 30 papers in authoritative peer-reviewed international and Chinese journals. His cutting-edge scholarship on maritime delimitation, international fisheries disputes, and global plastic pollution negotiation shapes contemporary legal discourse.
Selected Peer-Reviewed Articles
- "Reflections on the Settlement of Fisheries Disputes between the EU-UK in the Post-Brexit Era: Lessons for China’s Fishery Enforcement Disputes Settlement", Marine Policy, Vol. 160, 2024 (SSCI).
- "Reflections on the European Union’s Participation in Negotiations of the Global Plastic Pollution Instrument under International Environmental Law", Frontiers in Marine Science, Vol. 11, 2024 (SCIE).
- "Reviving the Monetary Gold Principle? A Case Note on the Judgment of Preliminary Objections in the Mauritius/Maldives Case", Ocean Development & International Law, Vol. 54, 2023 (SSCI).
- "Building a Maritime Community with a Shared Future: Scholarly Reflections on China’s New Ocean Vision", Marine Policy, Vol. 155, 2023 (SSCI).
Wenliang Zhang, Dr. iur.
Dr. Wenliang Zhang is a leading scholar and practitioner in private international law and international civil procedure, with expertise in the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, international dispute resolution, and Chinese law in global context.
He has extensive academic and practical experience across multiple jurisdictions, combining rigorous theoretical research with hands-on engagement in litigation, arbitration, and expert legal opinions. Dr. Zhang regularly serves as an expert witness and arbitrator in cross-border disputes and is widely recognized for his comparative and policy-oriented approach to transnational litigation.
Areas of Expertise
- Private International Law
- International Civil Procedure and commercial arbitration
- Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
- International Dispute Resolution
- International Trade Law
Full profile & CV
Education
- PhD in Law, Ghent University, Belgium (2009–2013)
- PhD in Law, Wuhan University, China (2008–2015)
- Master of International Law, Wuhan University, China (2006–2008)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Shandong University, China (2006)
Qualifications
- Legal Profession Qualification Certificate of the People’s Republic of China
- Arbitrator, appointed by multiple Chinese arbitration institutions
Academic Experience & Publications
- Peking University Law School, Postdoctoral researcher, 2013- 2015
- Renmin University of China Law School, Professor, 2015- 2025
- UC Davis School of Law, visiting scholar, 2019- 2020
- Yudu Global, Senior Counsel, 2025 –
- Dr. Zhang is the author of influential monographs, book chapters, and peer-reviewed journal articles in the fields of private international law, international litigation, and comparative law. His scholarship is widely cited and has contributed to both academic debate and judicial practice worldwide.
Books
- Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in China: Rules, Practice and Strategies (Alphen aan den Rijn: Kluwer Law International 2014).
- 《国际民事诉讼中的临时救济研究》，法律出版社，2024年（Interlocutory Measures in International Litigation, Law Press China, Beijing, 2024）。
Articles
- 张文亮：被撤销之国际商事仲裁裁决的承认与执行，载于《仲裁研究》2009年，总第十八辑（Recognition and Enforcement of Annulled International Arbitral Awards, Arbitration Study, Vol. 18, pp. 60-67, 2009）。
- Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in China: A Call for Special Attention Paid to Both the “Due Service Requirement” and the “Principle of Reciprocity”, Chinese Journal of International Law, Vol. 12(1), pp. 143-174, 2013. (SSCI, Oxford University Press)
- Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in China: the Essentials and Strategies, Yearbook of Private International Law, Vol. XV, pp. 319-348, 2013/2014. (Brill | Nijhoff, Swiss Institute of Comparative Law)
- Sino–Foreign Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments: A Promising “Follow-Suit” Model?, Chinese Journal of International Law, Vol. 16(3), pp. 515-545, 2017. (SSCI, Oxford University Press)
- Reciprocity in China-U.S. Judgments Recognition, Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law, Vol. 43(5), pp. 1541-1583, 2020.
- 张文亮：《国际民事诉讼中的单方临时救济研究》，载于《法学家》，2023年第6期（Ex Parte Interim Remedies in International Civil Litigation, The Jurist, No. 6, pp. 117-195, 2023）。
- 张文亮：《<跨国侵权结果地的认定和管辖权行使》，载于《法商研究》，2023年第3期（Determination of the Place of Harm in Tort, Studies in Law and Business, Vol. 40(3), pp. 131-143, 2023）。
- On the Restrained Application of Anti-Suit Injunctions, Tribune of Political Science and Law, Vol. 42(4), pp. 133-144, 2024. 【张文亮：《论禁诉令的谦抑适用》，载于《政法论坛》，2024年第4期。】
- Navigating the New Era: the Emergence of China’s International Commercial Courts, Asia Pacific Law Review, Vol. 32 (1), pp. 41-59, 2024. (The Taylor and Francis Ltd, SSCI)
Operations & Administration
Tania Campanini
Tania Campanini brings a robust management background and deep cross-cultural competence to her role as Office Manager. She holds a Master of Arts in Chinese Language, Literature, and Civilization (2012) and a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and French Studies (2009) from the University of Geneva (UNIGE). Her education includes an intensive language immersion at Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU, 2006–2007). Fluent in French, English, and Chinese, Tania oversees firm operations and delivers seamless communication for our global clientele. She also possesses extensive expertise in administrative management, corporate accounting, and tax compliance.
Full profile & CV
Professional Experience
- 2020–Present | Accounting & Financial Administrator, La Lanterne Magique Association, Fribourg, Switzerland
Education & Qualifications
- 2009–2012 | Master of Arts (MA) — Chinese Language, Literature, and Civilization, University of Geneva (UNIGE), Switzerland
- 2006–2007 | Language Immersion Program — Chinese Language and Culture, Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), China
- 2005–2009 | Bachelor of Arts (BA) — Chinese & French Language and Literature, University of Geneva (UNIGE), Switzerland
Strategic Partners
Strategic alliances with international universities, research institutes, and premier law firms.