Goods, delivery or refunds
A Chinese supplier has not delivered, the goods differ from the agreement, or a refund remains outstanding. We review the transaction and the available remedies.
CONTRACTS · CLAIMS · ENFORCEMENT
A commercial dispute.
A considered next move.
When a transaction in mainland China goes off course, we help you assess the claim, the evidence and the practical prospects of recovery.
YOUR SITUATION
Start with what needs to be resolved.
The right approach depends on the contract, the parties, the available evidence and where assets may be found. We discuss those factors with you before recommending the next step.
Unpaid invoices
A customer disputes the balance or keeps postponing payment. We organise the contract, performance records and correspondence, then assess negotiation and formal recovery options.
An existing judgment or award
You have a decision but payment has not followed. We examine its status, the relevant enforcement route and available asset information. Overseas decisions require a separate review of recognition and enforcement requirements.
OUR APPROACH
From the facts
to the next action.
Work is scoped to the matter. Meetings, correspondence and progress updates can be handled in English.
- 01
Assess the position
Identify the correct parties, contractual forum, applicable law, deadlines, evidence gaps and the amount being claimed.
- 02
Choose a route
Compare negotiation, settlement, litigation or arbitration where appropriate. Consider whether asset-preservation measures should be assessed.
- 03
Follow through
Advance the agreed work and report on developments, decisions needed and the next action. Keep the claim, settlement promises and actual receipts separate.
PREPARING FOR A DISCUSSION
A useful starting point.
For the first email, a short outline is enough. We will agree which documents are needed and how to share them after checking conflicts.
- Company names and the contract, order or invoice references
- A short timeline of delivery, performance and payment
- The amount outstanding and how it was calculated
- Key correspondence and any court or arbitration deadlines
- Any existing judgment, award or known asset information
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before we begin.
Do I have to travel to China?
Initial meetings and routine updates can take place remotely in English. Any attendance, identity checks or document formalities depend on the matter and the requirements of the relevant institution.
Should we start proceedings immediately?
That depends on the urgency, evidence, contractual forum, likely costs and recovery prospects. We can discuss a defined initial assessment before you decide whether to proceed.
Does winning a case mean the money will be recovered?
A favourable decision and actual recovery are different steps. Assets, competing claims, enforcement conditions and the debtor’s circumstances can affect what is recovered and when.
A PLACE TO START
Let’s discuss your next step.
Tell us who is involved, what needs attention and any important dates. We can start the conversation in English.