On July 16, 2026, the King&Capital Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center, in collaboration with the International Practice Department, hosted a special symposium to facilitate discussion and exchange on the theme of “Coordination and Cooperation Between Cross-Border Dispute Resolution and Domestic Litigation Practice.” Gong Piguo, Director of the King&Capital Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center; Zhao Qilong, Managing Partner of the Civil and Commercial Department at King&Capital Law Firm; Zhang Libin, Managing Partner of the International Practice Department at King&Capital Law Firm; Feng Hui, Associate Professor at the School of Law, University of International Business and Economics, and Director of the King&Capital International Business Research Center; and more than twenty attorneys from the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center and the International Practice Department attended the symposium.
The symposium was chaired by Attorney Gong Piguo. Opening with the example of the LV transnational trademark dispute, Attorney Gong emphasized that domestic litigation attorneys must strengthen communication and cooperation with cross-border practice attorneys to approach domestic litigation cases with an international mindset, broaden their perspective on commercial cases, and enhance their ability to handle complex cases. He also noted that cross-border practice attorneys must learn and adapt to domestic litigation rules, complementing the strengths of domestic litigation attorneys to collectively elevate King&Capital Law Firm’s comprehensive service capabilities for clients engaged in cross-border business.
Zhang Libin, Managing Partner of the Cross-Border Practice Department at King&Capital’s Main Office
Attorney Zhang Libin holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the United States and is licensed to practice law in both China and New York. He also serves as an arbitrator for the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) and the Hong Kong Arbitration Commission. Focusing on the relationship between arbitration and litigation as well as the challenges of cross-border dispute resolution, Mr. Zhang explored the integration of domestic and international legal procedures—particularly strategic responses in parallel proceedings and the coordination between domestic litigation and international arbitration. He expressed the hope that collaboration between domestic litigation attorneys at the Civil and Commercial Law Center and attorneys in the International Practice Department will enhance King&Capital Law Firm’s competitiveness on the international stage and drive the firm’s diversified business development.
Feng Hui has conducted in-depth research in maritime law, English contract law, international commercial arbitration, and evidence law. At the conference, Professor Feng shared insights on the practical application of core common law principles in cross-border contracts and commercial arbitration. He emphasized that English and American contract law, along with the rules of evidence in international arbitration, form the core foundation of cross-border practice. He noted that when domestic litigation attorneys study these areas, they can effectively address shortcomings in handling cross-border cases and achieve a comprehensive integration of knowledge across the two major legal systems.
Zhao Qilong, Managing Partner of the Civil and Commercial Law Department at King&Capital’s Main Office
Drawing on his own case experience, Attorney Zhao Qilong discussed the differences in litigation approaches between domestic and international lawyers. He emphasized the importance of adopting different strategies for submitting evidence in arbitration proceedings and recommended applying the evidentiary and procedural frameworks of international arbitration to domestic civil and commercial litigation to comprehensively improve the quality of case handling. Mr. Zhao also proposed improving routine cross-departmental communication mechanisms to break down barriers between the litigation and cross-border practice groups and facilitate the sharing of resources.
Attendees also engaged in in-depth discussions on practical issues such as “The Impact and Lessons of the ICC-IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence for Domestic Litigation,” “A Comparison of Reasons Why Mainland Clients Choose Hong Kong or Beijing Arbitration,” and “Agreements under the Hong Kong International Mediation Center.”
The Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center and the International Practice Department have established a stable, long-term cooperative mechanism that transcends departmental boundaries. This collaboration enables mutual empowerment between domestic litigation and cross-border practice, promotes the integration of the full spectrum of domestic and international litigation, arbitration, and mediation services, and facilitates the formation of joint task forces to tackle complex cross-border cases. These efforts comprehensively strengthen the firm’s overall capabilities in the field of international dispute resolution, providing clients with integrated dispute resolution solutions that combine the advantages of local case handling with international professional standards.
