Dual qualified in mainland China and in New York State and as a fellow of the CIArb (FCIArb), Minli has practiced in dispute resolution, especially international arbitration, for years. Minli once was a Regional Representative of the International Chamber of Commerce Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (ICC YAAF) and is now a committee member of the Beihai Asia International Arbitration Centre (BAIAC, Singapore), a supporting member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), a member of the Shanghai Arbitration Association, a committee member of the Arbitration Committee of the Shanghai Bar Association, and an external master-degree supervisor of the KoGuan Law School, Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Minli also sits as arbitrator and is on the panel of arbitrators of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Shenzhen International Arbitration Court and the Langfang Arbitration Commission, admitted into the HKIAC List of Arbitrators and Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) Arbitrator List.

Minli has represented and advised clients in arbitration under the AIAC, CIETAC, HKIAC, ICC, LCIA, SIAC, FOSFA rules as well as the LMAA Terms. Minli has also frequently represented clients in Chinese domestic arbitration/litigation and handled cases in the English High Court and Court of Appeal. In addition to her advocacy work, Minli has been involved in advising both domestic and foreign clients on Chinese law and conducted commercial negotiation.

Minli has particularly rich multi-jurisdictional experiences and network. In addition to her overseas study experiences in common law jurisdictions for her master and PhD degrees, she once was a visiting lawyer in a leading commercial set of barristers’ chambers in London for around two years.

Education Background

• City, University of London Ph.D.
• University of Wisconsin LL.M.
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University Juris Master
• Shanghai University of International Business and Economics B.A./LL.B.

Social Duties

• admitted into the HKIAC List of Arbitrators
• external master-degree supervisor of the KoGuan Law School, Shanghai Jiaotong University
• committee member of the Beihai Asia International Arbitration Centre (BAIAC, Singapore)
• supporting member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA)
• on the panel of arbitrators of the Shenzhen International Arbitration Court
• on the panel of arbitrators of the Langfang Arbitration Commission

Professional Articles

• The First Official Shot from Chinese Court against an Anti-suit Injunction