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Kelly Zhang

Attorney at Law

Kelly Zhang

Kelly Zhang has long focused on commercial dispute resolution, with a distinctive edge in handling foreign-related and international commercial arbitration cases. Before joining JT&N, she spent seven years at the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), working bilingually in Chinese and English, providing high-quality procedural services for over 400 complex commercial arbitration cases spanning construction & real estate, finance, private equity & venture capital, and international trade. She also handled case filing for numerous arbitration matters and administered the first case concluded under CIETAC's Mediation Rules.

Her extensive institutional experience cultivates a neutral perspective and adjudicative mindset. Her deep understanding of arbitration procedure enables precise prediction of procedural developments, while her rich hearing experience allows for swift judgment and accurate responses.

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Clarify the dispute before choosing the legal path

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7 years of CIETAC institutional experience

Familiar with the procedural rhythm from filing and tribunal formation to hearings and case closure.

400+ commercial arbitration cases

Experience across construction, finance, PE/VC, international trade, and other complex disputes.

Chinese-English cross-border case work

Suitable for overseas clients, foreign-invested companies, and cross-border transaction disputes.

Practicing at JT&N Partners

Kelly Zhang practices at JT&N Partners (Shenzhen), one of China's first partnership-based law firms, founded in 1992. The firm is strategically positioned across 16 offices in key economic zones including the Greater Bay Area, with representative offices in Tokyo and Singapore.

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Need Help With a China-Related Legal Issue?

Whether it involves a commercial dispute, supply-chain problem, arbitration strategy, or employment issue in China, I can help you assess the options and plan the next step, drawing on seven years at CIETAC and 400+ arbitration cases.