Kht & Partners

Securing International Trade & Cross-Border Enforcement in the Greater Bay Area

Where Global Supply Chains Meet Local Legal Firepower

Kht & Partners Shenzhen is strategically positioned in the heart of the Greater Bay Area—the world’s factory and innovation engine. Our practice is built around a singular recognition: international businesses need more than traditional legal advice; they need a proactive guardian for their trade transactions, a determined enforcer of foreign judgments, and a formidable defender in criminal proceedings. We deliver all three, with a relentless focus on results.

Our Distinctive Model: The Trade-Enforcement-Defense Trinity

Unlike general practice firms, our Shenzhen office operates on a three-pillar model tailored to the realities of cross-border commerce:

1. Trade Guardian Services – Legal-grade supply chain oversight that prevents disputes before they emerge.

2. Enforcement Specialization – Aggressive recognition and execution of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Chinese courts.

3. Criminal Defense Expertise – Robust representation for individuals and corporations facing white-collar or serious criminal allegations.

This trinity ensures that whether you are sourcing products, chasing unpaid debts, or defending liberty, you have a single legal partner capable of acting decisively under Chinese law.

Core Practice Areas – Shenzhen Office

International Trade – China Trade Guardian (Full-Service Sourcing Legal Protection)
Our signature China Trade Guardian program is not a sourcing agent—it is a legal shield for your entire procurement lifecycle. We deploy bilingual legal professionals to verify supplier credentials (business licenses, export qualifications, litigation history), draft or review every contract with China-specific risk clauses (quality standards, payment terms, intellectual property ownership, dispute resolution), and supervise production milestones to ensure compliance. With over 15 years of integrated trade law experience and a chamber-certified supplier network, we give you enforceable control over your China supply chain.

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments & Arbitral Awards in China
Securing a judgment or award overseas is only half the battle. Our Shenzhen team specializes in the other, often harder half: enforcement in China. We handle the entire legal process—from petitioning intermediate people’s courts for recognition under the Civil Procedure Law, bilateral treaties, or the principle of reciprocity, to tracing and freezing assets (bank accounts, real estate, equity interests), and executing against recalcitrant debtors. We have successfully enforced awards from SIAC, ICC, and foreign court judgments from common law jurisdictions.

Criminal Defense (White-Collar & Serious Crime)
When criminal liability threatens—whether related to fraud, bribery, smuggling, tax evasion, intellectual property crimes, or drug offenses—our Shenzhen criminal defense team provides aggressive, rights-focused representation. We handle all stages: pre-trial investigation, bail pending trial, trial defense, and appeals. Our practice also covers extradition matters, mutual legal assistance requests, and defense against international criminal allegations with a nexus to China. For corporate clients, we advise on internal investigations and self-reporting strategies to mitigate regulatory penalties.

Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration, and Mediation)
Beyond trade and enforcement, we maintain a robust general dispute resolution practice. We represent clients in commercial litigation before Shenzhen courts (including the Qianhai Cooperation Zone People’s Court, known for its cross-border expertise), institutional arbitrations (CIETAC, SIAC, HKIAC, SCIA), and mediated settlements. Our cases range from shareholder disputes and construction claims to product liability and insurance coverage.

Why Shenzhen-Based Clients Trust Us

• On-the-Ground Enforcement Intelligence – We maintain direct working relationships with enforcement divisions across major Chinese courts, giving us real-time insight into asset recovery possibilities.

• Crisis Response Capability – For criminal matters or urgent asset preservation, our team can mobilize within hours to file protective applications or attend police interviews.

• Bilingual & Bicultural – All legal work product is delivered in both Chinese and English, with strategic advice tailored to foreign clients’ understanding of risk.

Secure your trade, enforce your rights, and defend your future with Kht & Partners Shenzhen.