Jasvon Chan PRC Lawyer

Jasvon Chan PRC Lawyer Lawyer helping Southeast Asian businesses manage unpaid receivables and commercial disputes involving Chinese counterparties.

Practical guidance on contracts, evidence, negotiation and recovery strategy.

A corner of my desk... Work must go on Jasvon Chan PRC Lawyer
03/08/2026

A corner of my desk... Work must go on Jasvon Chan PRC Lawyer

03/08/2026

Will courts in different regions of China reach the same trial results? Although China is a country of unified and codified law, it has a vast territory comprising dozens of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government. In practice, courts in each region interpret the law and make certain adjustments in light of local realities. Consequently, different courts may arrive at different judgments on identical legal issues.

One of my hearing is being held today at the Shanghai International Commercial Court. This court has jurisdiction over m...
29/07/2026

One of my hearing is being held today at the Shanghai International Commercial Court. This court has jurisdiction over major foreign-related commercial litigation and arbitration-related cases within Shanghai.

27/07/2026

How long will it take to recover receivables through litigation in China? Normally it will take 1 to 2 years for you to finish the litigation procedure. Comparing to many countries and districts, the time is relatively short. More important, litigation expense in China is also relatively low. If you have any receivables from China, contact us. We are the top law firm in China and experienced in cross border disputes.

24/07/2026

With comprehensive data about PRC companies and AI techniques applied, we can dig into any PRC company and show you it's information and ability to bear obligations.🧭

24/07/2026

Welcome to our firm!

China Receivables Recovery for Southeast Asian BusinessesCross-border commercial disputes, PRC asset preservation and en...
23/07/2026

China Receivables Recovery for Southeast Asian Businesses
Cross-border commercial disputes, PRC asset preservation and enforcement coordination.

23/07/2026

Your counterparty is a company in mainland China. Where should you sue? Can you appeal directly to the Supreme People’s Court?

When a PRC counterparty delays payment for goods, services, commissions, or other commercial obligations, businesses often ask:

-Which city and which court should hear the case?
-Can I sue from my own jurisdiction?
-How many appeals are available?
-Can the case go directly to the Supreme People’s Court?
The answer depends on factors such as the dispute-resolution clause, the defendant’s location, the place of contractual performance, the value of the claim, and the nature of the dispute.

For commercial disputes in mainland China, the basic framework is generally as follows:

1. Start with the dispute-resolution clause.
If the contract contains a valid and sufficiently clear clause selecting a mainland Chinese court, that clause will usually be considered first. Its validity and scope, however, still require review.

2. If there is no valid jurisdiction clause, common connecting factors may include:

-the registered domicile of the defendant company;
-the place of contractual performance; and
-other locations with a legally recognised connection to the dispute.
In cross-border transactions, the contract, purchase orders, invoices, delivery records, payment arrangements, and communications may all affect the jurisdiction analysis.

3. Mainland China generally follows a two-instance final system.
In broad terms:

the first instance is heard by the competent Basic People’s Court or Intermediate People’s Court;
a party dissatisfied with the first-instance judgment may appeal, within the applicable time limit, to the next higher court;
the second-instance judgment is generally final.
This does not mean that no further remedies exist. Retrial and procuratorate supervision are exceptional procedures with separate requirements; they are not a routine “third appeal.”

If your business is dealing with overdue payments from a mainland Chinese counterparty, feel free to message me for an initial document checklist for a feasibility assessment.

*This post is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice for any specific matter.

22/07/2026

Guantao Law Firm, founded in February 1994 and based in Beijing, is one of the pioneer law firms in China. Over the years of continuous growing and innovation, Guantao has become a leading PRC law firm with a team of over 600 partners and 2000 lawyers in total. We offer the insight of an integrated and professional law firm and uphold the principles of honesty and diligence, efficiency and quality. At Guantao, our top priority is to provide our clients with high quality service and help them achieve their business goals.

Guantao possesses 39 domestic and overseas offices, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Dalian, Xi'an, Chengdu, Jinan, Xiamen, Hong Kong, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuhan, Nanjing, Fuzhou, Zhengzhou, Haikou, Chongqing, Hefei, Qingdao, Luolong, Nanchang, Wenzhou, Ningbo, Taiyuan, Kunming, Wuxi, Urumchi, Shenyang, Zhuhai, Sydney, New York, Toronto, Silicon Valley, Almaty, Dushanbe and Tashkent. Guantao has established strategic alliance with the UK-based international law firm Ashurst LLP. In February 2018, Guantao and Ashurst established a Joint Operation Office (JOO) in China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone. Through the strong relationship with Ashurst, Guantao aims to continue delivering service excellence and sharing resources and information for the benefit of its domestic and international clients.

Guantao's practices include capital markets, general corporate, M&A, banking and finance, real estate and construction, assets restructuring, insolvency reorganization, energy and natural resources, dispute resolution, international trade and WTO, antitrust, private equity and venture capital, projects and infrastructures, intellectual property, technology media and telecommunications (TMT), innovative financing and structured products, maritime and admiralty, administrative law and other relevant areas. Guantao advises clients from a wide range of industries, including banking, securities, insurance, telecommunications, technology, infrastructure, construction, real estate, mechanical engineering and manufacturing, education, life science and healthcare, transportation, energy, natural resources, environmental protection, chemical, bio-medicine, pharmaceuticals and scientific research.

Guantao has received high rankings in Chambers Asia-Pacific, The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, IFLR1000, ALB and other international legal rating agencies in these years for its expertise in the capital markets, corporate / M&A, restructuring & insolvency, projects infrastructure and energy, banking and finance, and international trade.

22/07/2026

Your PRC customer is overdue on payment. Don’t rush to send a lawyer’s letter.

When a China-related invoice remains unpaid, the first instinct is often to escalate immediately. But a demand letter is most effective when it follows a clear recovery strategy.

Before taking action, consider four steps:

1. Verify the contracting entity
Is the company named in the contract the same entity that placed the order, received the goods or services, and made prior payments? A trading name, group company, or sales contact may not be the legal debtor.

2. Preserve the evidence
Secure the contract, purchase orders, invoices, delivery or acceptance records, payment history, emails, and WhatsApp messages. In cross-border disputes, evidence gaps can determine the outcome.

3. Assess assets and enforcement prospects
A legal claim is not the same as an actual recovery. Consider whether the debtor has identifiable operations, bank accounts, receivables, inventory, equipment, or other assets that may support enforcement.

4. Then choose the right route
Depending on the facts, the appropriate next step may be commercial negotiation, a formal demand, asset preservation, litigation, arbitration, or a coordinated combination of these measures.

The question is not simply, “Can we send a demand letter?”
It is: “What is the most practical path to preserve leverage and improve recovery prospects?”

If your business has an unpaid receivable involving a PRC counterparty, I can share an initial document checklist for assessing the situation.

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