About
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Lawyer Fan Zhang is a dual-licensed attorney admitted to practice in both California (U.S.) and the People’s Republic of China. She focuses her legal practice on international trade law, cross-border commercial disputes, and international arbitration.
With over a decade of business experience prior to entering full-time legal practice, Ms. Zhang offers clients a rare blend of commercial insight and legal expertise. Her solid foundation in both common law and civil law systems enables her to guide Chinese and international clients through complex legal and regulatory challenges with a commercially pragmatic approach.
What sets Ms. Zhang apart is not only her deep legal knowledge but also her strong capabilities in finance, technology, and cross-cultural communication. These strengths allow her to deliver strategic and efficient support, helping clients navigate global complexities with clarity and confidence.
In addition to her work as legal counsel, Ms. Zhang is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and has been appointed as an arbitrator by the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).
Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Ms. Zhang is dedicated to providing results-driven, professional legal solutions across jurisdictions.
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Expertise In Civil Law And Common Law Jurisdictions
Lawyer Fan Zhang possesses profound legal knowledge of both civil law and common law systems. This unique expertise allows her to navigate the complexities of diverse legal frameworks and support clients with cross-border legal strategies aligned with jurisdictional requirements.
Whether it’s contract disputes, intellectual property issues, or corporate governance challenges, her dual-system perspective helps clients develop effective strategies and achieve favorable outcomes.
With a global network of legal professionals and strategic partners, Lawyer Fan Zhang offers coordinated cross-border legal support tailored to international business operations. Whether you are facing an international dispute or exploring a cross-border M&A opportunity, we provide strategic guidance and access to global resources to help you achieve your goals.
Exceptional Financial, Tech, And Negotiation Skills
In addition to her legal expertise, Lawyer Fan Zhang possesses a diverse skill set that enhances her ability to support clients effectively. Her financial acumen allows her to analyze complex financial structures and transactions, ensuring that her clients’ interests are protected.
She is well-versed in the latest legal technology and leverages innovative tools to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and keep clients updated in real time.
With strong communication and negotiation skills, she explains complex legal concepts clearly and guides clients through challenging disputes, aiming to achieve favorable outcomes while preserving constructive relationships.
Top-Level Services For Global Clients
With a strong commitment to client satisfaction, Lawyer Fan Zhang goes above and beyond to provide top-level services to her global clients. She understands the unique challenges that arise in cross-border transactions and disputes and is adept at finding innovative solutions to overcome them.
Whether supporting clients in international arbitration proceedings or assisting with legal strategy in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, Lawyer Fan Zhang brings both expertise and dedication to every engagement. Her cross-border knowledge and commitment help clients access high-quality legal support tailored to their international needs.
Services
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1. Cross-Border Dispute Resolution
- 1.1 International Arbitration
- 1.2 Cross-Border Litigation
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1.3 Settlement & Negotiation
- The U.S. Supreme Court Opinion in CC/Devas v. Antrix (Indian State-Owned Enterprise): Personal Jurisdiction Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA)
- Legal Analysis of U.S. Sanctions on Six Chinese Beijing and Hong Kong Officials Under Executive Order 13936
- Cross-Border Litigation
- Key Considerations in M&A
- Legal Study: Legal Consequences of Violating the Assistance Execution Notice
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1.4 Administrative Litigation
- The U.S. Supreme Court Opinion in CC/Devas v. Antrix (Indian State-Owned Enterprise): Personal Jurisdiction Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA)
- Legal Analysis of U.S. Sanctions on Six Chinese Beijing and Hong Kong Officials Under Executive Order 13936
- Cross-Border Litigation
- Strategies For Anti-Dumping And Anti-Subsidy Investigations
- Legal Study: Legal Consequences of Violating the Assistance Execution Notice
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2. Cross-Border M&A & Investment
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2.1 Cross-Border M&A
- Practical VAT Analysis for Cross-Border Service Payments by Chinese Enterprises【Decision-Making Flowchart】
- PRC Withholding Tax on Cross-Border Service Payments: Law, Practice, and Risk Management
- Conditions for a Hong Kong Company to Enjoy the 5% Withholding Tax Rate on Dividends from Mainland China
- Compliance Guidelines for Natural Person Round-Trip Investments under SAFE Circular 37 in China
- TAXATION AND COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR EXPORTS UNDERthe 9810 Cross-Border E-Commerce Export to Overseas Warehouses Model
- TAXATION AND COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR EXPORTS UNDER the 9710 Cross-Border E-Commerce B2B Direct Trade Model
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2.2 Cross-Border IP M&A
- Practical VAT Analysis for Cross-Border Service Payments by Chinese Enterprises【Decision-Making Flowchart】
- PRC Withholding Tax on Cross-Border Service Payments: Law, Practice, and Risk Management
- Conditions for a Hong Kong Company to Enjoy the 5% Withholding Tax Rate on Dividends from Mainland China
- Legal Risks in Esports Player Management: The Scout-EDG Dispute
- Legal Challenges in Game Development: A Case Study of Black Myth: Wukong
- Black Myth: Wukong — Legal Issues Behind AAA Game Development with Unreal Engine
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2.3 Cross-Border Investment
- Practical VAT Analysis for Cross-Border Service Payments by Chinese Enterprises【Decision-Making Flowchart】
- PRC Withholding Tax on Cross-Border Service Payments: Law, Practice, and Risk Management
- Conditions for a Hong Kong Company to Enjoy the 5% Withholding Tax Rate on Dividends from Mainland China
- Compliance Guidelines for Natural Person Round-Trip Investments under SAFE Circular 37 in China
- TAXATION AND COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR EXPORTS UNDERthe 9810 Cross-Border E-Commerce Export to Overseas Warehouses Model
- TAXATION AND COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR EXPORTS UNDER the 9710 Cross-Border E-Commerce B2B Direct Trade Model
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2.4 Investment and Financing
- PRC Withholding Tax on Cross-Border Service Payments: Law, Practice, and Risk Management
- Conditions for a Hong Kong Company to Enjoy the 5% Withholding Tax Rate on Dividends from Mainland China
- Compliance Guidelines for Natural Person Round-Trip Investments under SAFE Circular 37 in China
- TAXATION AND COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR EXPORTS UNDERthe 9810 Cross-Border E-Commerce Export to Overseas Warehouses Model
- TAXATION AND COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR EXPORTS UNDER the 9710 Cross-Border E-Commerce B2B Direct Trade Model
- TAXATION AND COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR EXPORTS UNDER THE 9610 Cross-Border E-Commerce Trade Model
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2.1 Cross-Border M&A
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3. Cross-Border Taxation & Compliance
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3.1 International Taxation
- Interpretation of the UAE Corporate Tax Late Registration Penalty Waiver Policy
- Corporate Income Tax Circular No. 17 to Take Effect on 2025-10-01【Decision-Making Flowchart】
- Practical VAT Analysis for Cross-Border Service Payments by Chinese Enterprises【Decision-Making Flowchart】
- Legal Analysis and Operational Guidance on Tax Compliance for Comprehensive Foreign Trade Service Providers
- PRC Withholding Tax on Cross-Border Service Payments: Law, Practice, and Risk Management
- Conditions for a Hong Kong Company to Enjoy the 5% Withholding Tax Rate on Dividends from Mainland China
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3.2 Transfer Pricing & Tax Structuring
- Practical VAT Analysis for Cross-Border Service Payments by Chinese Enterprises【Decision-Making Flowchart】
- Legal Analysis and Operational Guidance on Tax Compliance for Comprehensive Foreign Trade Service Providers
- PRC Withholding Tax on Cross-Border Service Payments: Law, Practice, and Risk Management
- 【From 125% to 10%】Legal Analysis of the 2025 U.S.-China Geneva Joint Statement: Trade Adjustments, Compliance Risks, and Strategic Recommendations for Chinese Companies
- Conditions for a Hong Kong Company to Enjoy the 5% Withholding Tax Rate on Dividends from Mainland China
- Compliance Guidelines for Natural Person Round-Trip Investments under SAFE Circular 37 in China
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3.3 Foreign Exchange & Tax Compliance
- Practical VAT Analysis for Cross-Border Service Payments by Chinese Enterprises【Decision-Making Flowchart】
- Legal Analysis and Operational Guidance on Tax Compliance for Comprehensive Foreign Trade Service Providers
- PRC Withholding Tax on Cross-Border Service Payments: Law, Practice, and Risk Management
- Conditions for a Hong Kong Company to Enjoy the 5% Withholding Tax Rate on Dividends from Mainland China
- Compliance Guidelines for Natural Person Round-Trip Investments under SAFE Circular 37 in China
- TAXATION AND COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR EXPORTS UNDERthe 9810 Cross-Border E-Commerce Export to Overseas Warehouses Model
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3.1 International Taxation
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4. International Trade & Compliance
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4.1 Customs and Import/Export Compliance
- Corporate Income Tax Circular No. 17 to Take Effect on 2025-10-01【Decision-Making Flowchart】
- Practical VAT Analysis for Cross-Border Service Payments by Chinese Enterprises【Decision-Making Flowchart】
- Legal Analysis and Operational Guidance on Tax Compliance for Comprehensive Foreign Trade Service Providers
- Legal Risk Assessment and Compliance Guidance for Comprehensive Foreign Trade Service Providers under China’s “Dual Liability” Regime
- 【From 125% to 10%】Legal Analysis of the 2025 U.S.-China Geneva Joint Statement: Trade Adjustments, Compliance Risks, and Strategic Recommendations for Chinese Companies
- 【84% to 125%】China’s Tariff Policy Commission Raises Additional Duties on U.S. Imports to 125% in Response to U.S. “Reciprocal Tariff” Measures
- 4.2 Cross-Border Transportation
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4.3 Cross-Border E-Commerce
- Corporate Income Tax Circular No. 17 to Take Effect on 2025-10-01【Decision-Making Flowchart】
- Practical VAT Analysis for Cross-Border Service Payments by Chinese Enterprises【Decision-Making Flowchart】
- Legal Analysis and Operational Guidance on Tax Compliance for Comprehensive Foreign Trade Service Providers
- Legal Risk Assessment and Compliance Guidance for Comprehensive Foreign Trade Service Providers under China’s “Dual Liability” Regime
- 【From 125% to 10%】Legal Analysis of the 2025 U.S.-China Geneva Joint Statement: Trade Adjustments, Compliance Risks, and Strategic Recommendations for Chinese Companies
- 【84% to 125%】China’s Tariff Policy Commission Raises Additional Duties on U.S. Imports to 125% in Response to U.S. “Reciprocal Tariff” Measures
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4.4 Anti-Dumping, Trade Remedies & Sanctions
- Legal Analysis and Operational Guidance on Tax Compliance for Comprehensive Foreign Trade Service Providers
- Legal Risk Assessment and Compliance Guidance for Comprehensive Foreign Trade Service Providers under China’s “Dual Liability” Regime
- 【From 125% to 10%】Legal Analysis of the 2025 U.S.-China Geneva Joint Statement: Trade Adjustments, Compliance Risks, and Strategic Recommendations for Chinese Companies
- 【84% to 125%】China’s Tariff Policy Commission Raises Additional Duties on U.S. Imports to 125% in Response to U.S. “Reciprocal Tariff” Measures
- China GACC Announcement No. 58 [2025]: 84% Tariff Imposed on Imports Originating from the United States — A Legal and Strategic Guide for Chinese Importers
- Legal Analysis of U.S. Sanctions on Six Chinese Beijing and Hong Kong Officials Under Executive Order 13936
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4.1 Customs and Import/Export Compliance
- 5. Antitrust & Competition Law
- 6. Cross-Border Construction & Infrastructure
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7. IP, Technology & Data Protection
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7.1 IP Protection & Litigation
- Legal Analysis of U.S. Sanctions on Six Chinese Beijing and Hong Kong Officials Under Executive Order 13936
- Cross-Border Litigation
- Legal Risks in Esports Player Management: The Scout-EDG Dispute
- Legal Challenges in Game Development: A Case Study of Black Myth: Wukong
- Black Myth: Wukong — Legal Issues Behind AAA Game Development with Unreal Engine
- Cross-Border Code War
- 7.2 AI & Open-Source Legal Support
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7.3 Cross-Border Data Compliance & Cybersecurity
- Managing Remote Employees in a FIDIC Consulting Firm: Legal and Practical Considerations
- Legal Risks in Esports Player Management: The Scout-EDG Dispute
- Legal Challenges in Game Development: A Case Study of Black Myth: Wukong
- Black Myth: Wukong — Legal Issues Behind AAA Game Development with Unreal Engine
- Key Considerations in M&A
- Cross-Border Code War
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7.1 IP Protection & Litigation
- 8. Corporate Governance & Compliance
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10+ Years of Expertise in Law & Corporate
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