Guoquan WU
Partner Title:Guangzhou Office Managing Partner/Director
Working Language: Chinese/ English
Mr. Guoquan Wu specializes in litigation and arbitration, His experience covers a wide variety of areas, including trade and investment, M&A, infrastructure and real estate development, financial instrument, insurance, intellectual property and product liability. Mr. Wu also served as the leading counsel in a number of M&A transactions, infrastructure and real estate projects.
Representative Matters
Dispute Resolution
Represented Shenzhen Luohu Commercial City for in arbitration dispute of sale contract of shops of a whole floor
Represented China Guangfa Bank in a litigation of standby letter of credit issued by China Guangfa Bank under the commission from a China-invested enterprise in Hong Kong to a foreign-funded enterprise
Represented a state-owned enterprise in Guangdong province in a litigation at Hong Kong High Court related to the registration of trademark "Lianxiang" in Hong Kong
Represented North China Pharmaceutical Group in product liability cases involving dozens of florists
Represented China Export & Credit Insurance Company in a subrogation litigation
Represented a construction machinery production enterprise in a product liability case in the U.S.
Represented a coal mining enterprise in Shanxi Province in an arbitration arising from a contract of coal mine transfer
Represented Wal-Mart in an arbitration of lease contract dispute
Represented a government agency in an arbitration against an innovating enterprise regarding Government innovation fund, the dispute amount of which is worth billions of renminbi
Provided legal advice on Chinese Law as expert witness of Chinese Law at Hong Kong High Court
M&A
Serving as the leading counsel in several nursing home acquisitions transactions
Serving as the leading counsel in several real estate acquisitions projects
Serving as the leading counsel in several share acquisitions transactions
Serving as the leading counsel in a construction project for Guangdong Baosteel Real Estate Co., Ltd’ headquarters
Serving as the leading counsel in a construction project of a commercial building invested by Everbright Fund
Serving as the leading counsel in a real estate development project invested jointly by China Poly Group Corporation and a Hong Kong enterprise
Education Background
Bachelor of Laws, Southwest University of Political Science and Law (1985)
Master of Laws, China University of Political Science and Law (1987)
Studied and worked in China Legal Service (H. K.) Ltd.
Professional Qualifications
Professional Background
Mr. Wu joined DeHeng Law Office (Guangzhou) in 2007 as Managing Partner and director. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Wu served in China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) from 1987 to 1995, and a Guangdong law office from 1995 to 2007.
Recognitions and Affiliations
Arbitrator for Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (Shanghai International Arbitration Commission)
Arbitration for South China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (Shenzhen International Arbitration Commission)
Arbitration for Shenzhen Arbitration Commission
Arbitration for Zhuhai Arbitration Commission
Council Member for Guangdong Arbitration Law Society
Selected Publications