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Kht & Partners

Chengdu, China

Kht & Partners: Redefining International Legal Excellence in China

Kht & Partners is not just a law firm; we are a strategic engine for global commerce. As a full legal service Boutique International Law Group based in China, we bridge the gap between traditional legal practice and modern business intelligence. We empower international corporations and visionary investors to navigate the Chinese market with absolute confidence, transforming legal compliance into a decisive competitive advantage.

The "Law + Trade" Advantage: Proactive Risk Engineering

We have pioneered a unique "Law + Trade" model that moves beyond reactive legal advice. Through our China Trade Guardian initiative, we provide end-to-end risk management that integrates legal-grade due diligence directly into your supply chain and investment processes.
Strategic Supply Chain Governance: We don't just resolve disputes; we prevent them. Our team provides comprehensive oversight of international trade operations, from supplier verification and bilingual contract engineering to production supervision and customs compliance.
High-Stakes Cross-Border M&A & FDI: We specialize in complex market entry strategies, guiding foreign entities through the intricacies of WFOE/Joint Venture establishment and sophisticated M&A transactions. Our focus is on building resilient corporate structures that thrive in China’s evolving regulatory landscape.
Dynamic IP Asset Protection: We offer a full-lifecycle safeguard for your intellectual property. From strategic registration to aggressive enforcement and contract-based IP shielding, we ensure your core innovations and brand equity remain secure in the world’s most dynamic manufacturing hub.

Elite Dispute Resolution & Global Asset Recovery

When conflicts arise, we act with precision and authority. Our firm is a leading provider of International Arbitration services, representing clients before major global tribunals (CIETAC, SIAC, HKIAC). We are also specialists in International Debt Recovery, leveraging a sophisticated regional network and advanced legal mechanisms to secure assets and enforce judgments against recalcitrant debtors.

Why Kht & Partners?

Bicultural Intelligence: Our bilingual proficiency is matched by a deep-rooted understanding of both Western business logic and Chinese commercial culture.
Global Vision, Local Roots: We combine international standards with an extensive practice network across China’s major economic centers.
Value-Driven Partnership: We are committed to delivering measurable legal value, ensuring every step you take in China is backed by stability, security, and strategic foresight.
 
Experience the future of international legal services. Partner with Kht & Partners to secure your global ambitions in China!
About Kht & Partners

Founded in 2001

22 Offices

501 people in their team

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Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Bankruptcy & Debt
Corporate & Commercial
Accidents & Injuries
Banking & Finance
Business

Languages spoken
English
Arabic
Chinese
French
Spanish

Practice areas

Types of Disputes We Handle

KHT & PARTNERS has extensive experience across a wide range of industries and dispute types. Our team handles complex cases involving:

  • Contract and Commercial Disputes – breaches of contract, non-performance, and payment disputes.
  • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes – internal corporate conflicts and ownership disagreements.
  • Intellectual Property Disputes – trademark, copyright, and patent infringement litigation.
  • Trade and Investment Disputes – conflicts arising from cross-border transactions or joint ventures.
  • Construction and Engineering Disputes – project delays, cost claims, and liability issues.
  • Debt Recovery and Enforcement – pursuing unpaid debts through litigation in China or arbitration.
  • Employment and Labor Conflicts – wrongful termination, compensation, and compliance issues.

Our team of litigation lawyers in China and arbitration experts is equipped to represent clients before major institutions such as CIETAC, ICC, HKIAC, and SIAC, ensuring comprehensive coverage for both local and international disputes.

Why Choose KHT & PARTNERS for Dispute Resolution

Choosing the right firm for litigation or arbitration in China can determine the success of your case. KHT & PARTNERS stands out for several key reasons:

  • Proven Track Record: We have successfully represented multinational clients in complex arbitration and litigation proceedings across China and beyond.
  • Bilingual Legal Team: Our lawyers are fluent in both Chinese and English, ensuring smooth communication and clear understanding of all legal documents.
  • Cross-Border Expertise: We specialize in international arbitration representation, guiding global clients through Chinese legal systems with strategic precision.
  • Tailored Strategies: Every case is approached with customized legal strategies designed to achieve efficient and cost-effective resolutions.
  • Strong Success Rate: Our consistent results in arbitration and court cases reflect our deep understanding of arbitration law in China and the evolving regulatory landscape.

Foreign Judgment Enforcement

One of KHT & PARTNERS’ core strengths lies in assisting international clients with the recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments and arbitration awards in China.

Our firm helps overseas businesses and individuals navigate the procedural and regulatory challenges involved in enforcing judgments under Chinese arbitration law. We handle all stages of the process, from verifying reciprocity agreements to filing enforcement petitions with Chinese courts.

With our experience in both international and domestic jurisdictions, clients can rely on us to secure favorable enforcement outcomes and ensure their rights are protected within China’s legal framework.

Restructuring & Insolvency
International Arbitration
Construction Disputes
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation

Debt Collection Process in China

Our approach to debt collection in China follows a clear and proven step-by-step process designed to maximize recovery while minimizing risk for our clients:

  1. Case Evaluation – We assess the claim, review contracts and evidence, and determine the debtor’s financial situation.
  2. Demand Letter & Negotiation – A formal demand letter is issued to the debtor, followed by negotiation or mediation to seek a voluntary settlement.
  3. Pre-Litigation Actions – We engage with the debtor directly through verified communication channels to reach resolution before legal action.
  4. Litigation / Arbitration – If negotiation fails, we initiate court proceedings or arbitration depending on contract terms and jurisdiction.
  5. Judgment Enforcement – Once a judgment or arbitration award is obtained, we enforce it through Chinese courts, ensuring recovery of funds or assets.
  6. Debt Remittance – After successful recovery, funds are securely transferred to the client’s designated account.

This structured process enables us to act quickly and efficiently, whether the debtor is located in mainland China or operating internationally.

For Foreign Creditors and International Clients

As a Chinese debt collection agency with global reach, KHT & PARTNERS has helped hundreds of foreign businesses recover commercial debts in China. We offer complete end-to-end support for overseas clients, including:

  • Communication and negotiation in both English and Chinese
  • Verification of Chinese company information and financial records
  • Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitration awards in China under applicable international treaties
  • Coordination with embassies, chambers of commerce, and local authorities when required


Our multilingual legal team ensures every step is transparent, legally compliant, and aligned with international commercial standards.

Types of Debt Collection Cases Handled

We handle a wide range of debt recovery in China matters, including:

  • Unpaid invoices and commercial debts
  • Supplier payment disputes or non-delivery of goods
  • Loan defaults and promissory note enforcement
  • Breach of sales or distribution contracts
  • Collection of foreign court judgments and arbitration awards
  • Corporate and trade debt recovery for SMEs and large enterprises

Whether the dispute involves a single transaction or multiple cross-border claims, our team provides customized legal strategies for maximum recovery.

No Win, No Fee Policy

KHT & PARTNERS operates on a “No Win, No Fee” principle for most China debt collection agency cases. This means we charge no legal fees unless your debt is successfully recovered. Our clients bear no financial risk upfront, only a success-based commission applies after payment is received.

In exceptional cases involving complex litigation or international enforcement, a minimal administrative fee may be discussed beforehand. This transparent policy ensures fairness and confidence for our clients worldwide.

Insolvency
Debt & Collection
Wage Garnishment
Student Loan & Loan Modification
Bankruptcy
Credit Repair
Creditor

We are advising more and more clients in the following issues:

  • International Trade Remedies
  • Cross-border Customs Matters
  • Money Refund and Trade Debt Collection
  • Goods and Service Imports & Exports
  • Liabilities for Breach of Contract
  • Consultation on Aviation and Shipping
  • Drafting and Reviewing of Purchase Contract
  • Commercial Fraud and Civil Theft
  • Suppliers’ Business Qualification Verification
  • Trade Partners Disputes and Dissolutions
  • WTO-related Trade Policies Consultation

Commercial Contracts Draft and Review

Contract lawyer in China mainly focus on commercial contracts draft and review, as contract plays a very important role in business mode design and risk management, since it is the most frequently used document for all kinds of business. Our legal professionals have obtained rich experience in drafting and reviewing contract for different business types, based on thousands of contracts experience and professional communication with the clients for each contract, which ensures good quality and meeting the clients’ tailored business needs. We offer contract service such as:

Investment Contracts
Labor Contracts
Purchase Contracts
Outsourcing contracts
Hotel Management Contracts
Franchising and Licensing Contracts
Other kinds of Commercial Contracts

Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
International Trade Law
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Gaming
Government Contract
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Animal & Dog Injury
Assault & Battery
Bicycle Accident
Birth Injury
Pedestrian Accident
Brain Injury
Car Accident
Construction Accident
Dangerous Product
Defamation
Drugs & Medical Devices
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Defect
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury
Premises Liability / Slip & Fall
Property Damage
Sexual Abuse
Toxic Mold
Toxic Tort
Travel Accident
Truck Accident
Work Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management
Investment & Business Structuring
Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Compliance
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
FDA Law
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International Business
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
Board of Investment (BOI)
Police Misconduct
LGBTQ+ Rights
Voting Rights
Wrongful Conviction
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability Rights
Social Security Disability
Discrimination
Native People
Education Law
Military Law
Animal Law
Faith-Based Law
State, Local, and Municipal Law
Veterans Benefits
Lemon Law
Identity Theft
Predatory Lending
Auto Dealer Fraud
Civil Litigation
Consumer Protection
Legal Malpractice
Professional Malpractice
Extradition
International Criminal Law
Federal Crimes
Theft, Robbery & Burglary
Expungement & Record Sealing
Weapons & Firearms Charges
Probation Violation
Cybercrime
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime
Non-Compete & NDA Agreements
Independent Contractor & Misclassification
Workplace Safety & OSHA
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation
Mining Law
Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
Natural Resources
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Climate Change Law
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Energy Regulatory Law
Water Law
Spousal Support / Alimony
Property Division
International Family Law
Parenting Plans
Prenuptial & Cohabitation Agreements
Family Mediation
Relocation
Grandparents' Rights
Surrogacy & Assisted Reproduction
Adoption
Child Protection & Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation / Parenting Time
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment
Investor Visa (E-2 / EB-5)
Naturalization
Visa Refusals & Appeals
Family Visa & Reunification
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency / Green Card
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Thailand Elite Visa
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa
Canada Startup Visa
Disability Insurance
Bad Faith Insurance
Health insurance
Insurance Defense
Insurance Fraud
Life Insurance
Marine Insurance
Property Insurance
Reinsurance
Trade Secrets
IP Litigation & Enforcement
IP Licensing & Transactions
Domain Disputes (UDRP)
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law
Data Center & Digital Infrastructure
AI Law & Regulation
Advertising and Marketing
Biotechnology
Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection
Fintech
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Outsourcing
Technology Transactions
Telecommunications and Broadcast
Sports Law
E-commerce & Internet Law
Space Law
Apostille & Embassy Legalization
Certified True Copies
Signature Witnessing & Attestation
Affidavits & Statutory Declarations
Power of Attorney Notarization
Consent to Travel (Minors)
Corporate Document Authentication
Inheritance Law
Asset Protection
Special Needs Trusts
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Easements & Boundary Disputes
Title Disputes & Property Tax Appeals
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

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