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If you’re bringing a suit against a Chinese company, you may want to collect on a U.S. judgment. This goal is complex, but it may be possible with the right team. Harris Bricken offers international acclaim and experience to help you win your case.
Contact UsIn recent years, Chinese courts have indicated a reciprocal relationship with the U.S. relating to judgments. In 2018, for example, Shanghai First Intermediate People’s Court recognized a judgment from a district court for the Northern District of Illinois. One year before, Wuhan Intermediate People’s Court in Hubei Province recognized a judgment from the Los Angeles Superior Court. Additionally, Ningbo Intermediate People’s Court of China recognized and enforced a U.S. judgment from Stanislaus County Superior Court in 2020.
Together, these cases indicate a relationship of reciprocity between the U.S. and China. The Shanghai case determined that China may recognize judgments from U.S. state courts if the U.S. federal court has recognized Chinese judgments. Meanwhile, the Wuhan case allowed for the acceptance of U.S. judgments if state or federal U.S. courts recognize Chinese judgments. Lastly, the Ningbo case determined that the U.S. and China have a reciprocal relationship for mutual enforcement of civil judgments.
With these facts on the table, Harris Bricken is ready to help you collect on U.S. judgments in Chinese courts. When you run an international business, this scenario may arise more often than you think. Chinese courts may accept a range of U.S. commercial judgments, such as disputes regarding investments, consumer rights or product liability.
While the ability to collect on U.S. judgments in China is not guaranteed, Harris Bricken works with you to identify the best approach.
Our lawyers provide advanced legal solutions for your business thanks to our international expertise. Our acclaimed China legal team offers a deep understanding of Chinese law to support collections of U.S. judgments in the region. We also have connections in the country to fuel our understanding of local laws and connect with people who can help you reach your goals.
We take a budget-conscious approach to make our services accessible, and we’re always eager to learn more. Our extensive experience with the Chinese court system empowers our team to take on your case.
The first step in our process is assessing your case. From there, we can determine the likelihood of being able to collect in China and whether the pursuit is worth your time and money. Our familiarity with Chinese law will help us determine if the U.S. judgment you wish to collect on defies any regulations in the country.
After this assessment, we determine the next steps. Sometimes, filing your case in a U.S. court is the best move. Other times, we may recommend arbitration in China. In some cases, we can take your case to a Chinese court. Our thorough assessment of the facts allows us to determine the right move for the best possible results.
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