DeHeng Facilitated Domestic Enforcement of ICC Arbitral Award and Achieved Settlement, Demonstrating Strength in Foreign-Related Legal Services

2025-12-23

Recently, Beijing DeHeng Law Offices, leveraging professional legal strategies and negotiation skills, successfully facilitated a settlement between the parties in a case involving the recognition and enforcement of an award rendered by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration in an equity investment dispute. The client recovered the majority of the amounts owed, highlighting DeHeng’s outstanding expertise in cross-border dispute resolution and arbitration enforcement.

The case originated from an equity investment dispute between an Italian client and a technology company. After the ICC International Court of Arbitration rendered a final award, the client engaged DeHeng to apply to a Chinese court for recognition and enforcement. Upon taking the case, DeHeng lawyers, drawing on their deep understanding of enforcement-related legal procedures, adopted a strategy of “promoting settlement through enforcement pressure” rather than limiting themselves to conventional enforcement channels, actively guiding the parties toward a negotiated resolution.

During the enforcement proceedings, the DeHeng team, led by partner Jia Hui, fully leveraged their combined experience in international arbitration and cross-border enforcement. They participated throughout the mediation process, assisted both parties in clarifying performance details, designed payment security mechanisms, and ultimately drafted a legally binding settlement agreement. Through DeHeng’s professional intervention, a high percentage of funds was recovered, maximizing the protection of the client’s interests and avoiding protracted judicial proceedings.