Charles Q.Z. Zhao possesses over ten years of legal experience, specializing in cross-border dispute resolution and corporate law. With a passion for providing comprehensive solutions, he has extensive experience in serving high net worth individuals and families in their wealth arrangements.

Before joining GEN Law Firm, Charles was a vital member of a prominent law firm focusing on foreign-related legal challenges. As the head of the cross-border commercial dispute resolution group, he handled several significant cases across various jurisdictions. Charles's creative approach and solid work ethic have consistently received commendations from clients.

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• Assisting a subsidiary of a large multinational insurance group based in Singapore in addressing reinsurance agreement disputes in China, focusing on the efficacy of the arbitration agreement.

• Representing Chinese victims in ongoing proceedings under the UK Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), seeking recovery of over 60,000 Bitcoins valued at more than GBP 3 billion.

• Represented a high-net-worth foreign individual in an equity investment dispute involving nearly RMB 10 billion, navigating arbitration institutions and courts in mainland China and Hong Kong.

• Advocating for a top-tier Norwegian company in a cooperation agreement dispute, with claims close to RMB 50 million, involving mainland courts and Hong Kong arbitration institutions.

• Represented a Chinese cosmetics company in a RMB 100 million promissory note dispute involving cross-border proceedings across Hong Kong, the British Virgin Islands (BVI), and the Cayman Islands.

• Representing a large multinational pharmaceutical company in an equity transfer dispute in China, with claims exceeding RMB 30 million.

• Representing a multinational law firm in a service contract dispute, applying to Chinese courts for recognition and enforcement of an international arbitral award, with claims exceeding RMB 20 million.

• Represented a subsidiary of a large multinational insurance group based in Singapore in addressing reinsurance agreement disputes in China, focusing on the efficacy of the arbitration agreement.

• Represented a shareholder of an A-share listed company in a high stakes reorganization dispute valued at approximately RMB 700 million.

• Advocated for a leading global fodder brand in a joint venture contract arbitration with its Chinese partner, involving claims amounting to several hundred million RMB.

• Assisted a German automobile industry “Hidden Champion” in a restructuring dispute against a Chinese public company, with claims exceeding EUR70 million.

• Represented a leading Spanish cosmetics company in multiple franchise agreement disputes with its Hong Kong and PRC franchisees, involving arbitration institutions and courts in mainland China and Hong Kong, with claims amounting to several hundred million RMB.

• Represented a Hong Kong company in a cooperation agreement dispute with its PRC partner, involving arbitration institutions and courts in Singapore, Hong Kong, and mainland China, with claims amounting to several hundred million RMB.

• Represented a top-tier multinational medical device company in disputes with its distributor, with creative strategies and diligent execution earning high praise from senior management.

• Represented a leading Southeast Asian port management company in a construction services contract dispute, with claims amounting to several hundred million RMB.

• Represented a top Spanish luxury company in a series of lease contract disputes.

• Represented a well-known U.S.-listed software company in contractual disputes spanning criminal and civil dimensions.

• Represented a leading global e-cigarette brand in disputes with its worldwide suppliers.

• Represented multiple investors in a series of fund contract disputes against a top wealth management company.

• Represented a PRC state-owned listed semiconductor company in disputes over machinery and equipment purchases.

• Represented a PRC state-owned investment company in a major investment dispute with its portfolio company.

• Represented a top Italian luxury brand in multiple contract disputes.

• Represented one of the world’s leading supermarket retailers in litigation to resolve a series of disputes with suppliers.

• Represented a well-known U.S. data communications company in product quality disputes.

• Represented a U.S. valve manufacturing company in large-scale labor disputes.

• Represented one of Asia’s leading real estate companies in litigation to resolve multiple disputes with tenants.

• Represented a Danish energy company in the PRC enforcement of an international arbitral award against a local energy company, successfully securing priority recovery among numerous creditors.

• Represented several high-net-worth individuals and families in property transfer and divorce disputes.