Gary Gao

Mr. Gary Gao, admitted to the PRC Bar in 1995, is currently a partner of Zhong Lun Law Firm.

Mr. Gao has in-depth understanding of corporate operations in all aspects, boasts sharp business acumen and accumulates rich experience in corporate compliance. He has assisted many multinationals, institutions and large domestic enterprises in different industries to deal with various compliance issues.

In addition, Mr. Gao has a wealth of experience in cross-border arbitration, litigation, mediation and negotiation. He specializes in strategic planning for dispute resolution across multiple jurisdictions, and is familiar with the application of cross-jurisdictional law, collection and screening of evidence and application of burden of proof rules. Mr. Gao also acts as an expert witness on Chinese law in foreign litigation or arbitration proceedings, providing legal advice on Chinese substantive law and procedural law for clients and foreign legal teams.

Bar Admissions/Professional Qualifications

• PRC Bar, 1995

Education

• LL.M. in International Commercial Law, University of Hertfordshire, 1999-2000
• LL.B. in Economic Law, East China University of Political Science and Law, 1986-1990

Professional Experience

• Partner, Zhong Lun Law Firm, Shanghai Office, 2014 to present
• Partner, Shanghai Duan & Duan Law Firm, 1997-2014
• Partner, All Bright Law Offices (formerly known as: Tian He Law Office), 1995-1997

Languages

• Chinese
• English