Wenfei Attorneys-at-Law Ltd.

Wenfei Attorneys-at-Law Ltd.

Wenfei Attorneys-at-Law Ltd. is a Swiss law firm based in Zurich and with affiliated entities in in Beijing and Shanghai, providing comprehensive legal services in the areas of corporate and commercial law as well as dispute resolution. As the first Swiss law firm to establish a presence in China in the mid-1990s, Wenfei's team of Western and Chinese lawyers provides expert, tailor-made legal solutions to Swiss and European SMEs and large international companies doing business in China, as well as Chinese companies doing business in Europe.

Wenfei's core practice areas include litigation and arbitration, transactions, investment, corporate, intellectual property, competition/antitrust, real estate, employment, financial services, tax and outsourcing. We are committed to professionalism and quality, drawing on the diverse international experience of the team. Wenfei also contributes to the development of legal doctrine through publications such as China Legal Briefing, China Legal Report and Swiss Investment Report.

Services:

Wenfei provides legal services to a pool of experts from various sectors, focusing on key issues relevant to their professional needs, including:

  • Dispute Resolution: Representation before courts and arbitral tribunals, mediation, and arbitration (including roles as arbitrators under ICC, CIETAC, SIAC and other rules).
  • Corporate Governance & Transactions: Assistance with M&A, company establishment, restructuring, and contract negotiation.
  • Investment Structuring: Guidance on strategic investments, due diligence, mergers, and legal entity establishment.
  • Compliance & Risk Management: Tailored legal advice on regulatory compliance, risk management, and cross-border business operations.
  • Intellectual Property: Protection and registration of trademarks, designs, and copyrighted works, as well as technology transfer and anti-counterfeiting.
  • Employment Law: Comprehensive support with employment contracts, expatriate arrangements, and labor relations.
  • Tax & Financial Services: Advice on international taxation, VAT, customs duties, and banking law.
  • Real Estate & Natural Resources: Legal advice on LURs, tenancy agreements, and acquisition of mining and exploration rights.
  • Private Clients: Legal services to private individuals.
  • Jurisdiction: We are experts in the jurisdictions of China and Switzerland, and we also work with legal experts in other jurisdictions.

Contact People:

WOHLWEND Marc
Associate, Attorney-at-Law
+86 132 4158 89 67
marc.wohlwend@wenfei.com
Location: Beijing

Dr. JIA Xufeng
Senior Associate, Attorney-at-Law
+41 43 210 86 86
jia.xufeng@wenfei.com
Location: Zurich