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.

• Represented a shareholder of an A-share listed company in a high-stakes reorganization dispute valued at approximately RMB700 million.

• Successfully 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 premier Spanish cosmetics brand in arbitration and litigation proceedings against Hong Kong and mainland China distributors, with claims surpassing RMB300 million.

• Managed a complex dispute for a Hong Kong company against mainland Chinese JV partners, navigating multiple arbitration institutions and courts across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

• Defended a Fortune Top 500 US medical devices company in sales and distribution contract disputes with Chinese distributors.

• Represented one of Southeast Asia's largest port management companies in multiple construction contract and service agreement disputes, involving claims totaling several hundred million RMB.

• Advised a leading luxury Spanish brand in lease contract arbitration with landlords.

• Assisted a reputable US-listed software company in resolving contract disputes.

• Represented a PRC-listed chip-producing company in sales contract disputes with customers.

• Advocated for a top US e-cigarette brand in global disputes with suppliers and customers.

• Handled a large-scale investment dispute for a state-owned investment company with its investee.

• Managed contract disputes for a renowned Italian luxury brand.

• Represented one of the world's largest supermarket retailers in disputes with suppliers.

• Resolved a product quality dispute for a well-known US-funded communication company.

• Addressed large-scale employment disputes for a reputable US valve-manufacturing company.

• Represented one of Asia's largest real estate companies in lawsuits against multiple tenants.

• Enforced an international arbitration case in China for a Danish environmental protection equipment company against a major energy company, securing a favorable outcome ahead of other creditors.