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Ask a China Lawyer One Question in Writing
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Send me one question about Chinese law and get a written answer within 2 business days. The answer gives the conclusion, the legal basis and what you can do next. It suits overseas buyers and businesses who want the answer in writing.
If you instruct the next step within 30 days after the answer, the USD 350 is credited in full. Scope and fee are confirmed in writing before paid work begins.
Short answer
- You can ask me one question about Chinese law and get a written answer with the conclusion, the legal basis and the next steps.
- It costs a fixed USD 350, covers up to 10 pages of documents and one follow-up question, and you get the answer within 2 business days.
- Before I answer, I run a conflict check, so tell me the name of the other company.
- Use it when you have one clear question; for several questions, or a document to draft or review, choose a consultation or a review.
Which service fits?
| Your situation | Service | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| One question about Chinese law, answered in writing | Written answer (this page) | USD 350 fixed |
| Several questions, or you want to talk it through | 60-minute consultation | USD 350 |
| A contract to check clause by clause before you sign | Focused contract review | From USD 850 |
| You want to know what work your matter needs and what it would cost | Free scope check | No charge |
When should I bring this in?
When you have one clear question and want the answer in writing, for example before you sign, pay or reply to a supplier. Send it with the documents it depends on.
Open the part that matches your question. Each section is complete on its own.
What does the answer include?
One question, up to 10 pages, one follow-up.
- An answer to one question about Chinese law.
- A review of up to 10 pages of documents you send, such as a contract or chat screenshots.
- A written answer within 2 business days, giving the conclusion, the legal basis and what you can do next.
- One follow-up question, within the scope of the original question.
What isn't included?
Drafting, contract reviews, foreign law and more questions.
- Drafting or editing documents.
- A clause-by-clause contract review. That is a focused contract review, which starts at USD 850.
- Questions about another country's law. I can hand the China-side material to your lawyer there.
- More than one question, or more than 10 pages of documents.
The lawyer behind the work
Adrian Liu (Xiaoyu Liu · 刘效宇) is a PRC-licensed lawyer based in Xiamen. He has worked on more than 200 commercial agreements. His court work includes 74 supplier-dispute lawsuits and 136 trademark lawsuits. Licence no. 13502202110350464.
What to send first
- Your question, in one or two sentences.
- The name of the other company, for the conflict check.
- The documents it depends on, up to 10 pages: a contract, an order or chat screenshots.
After the conflict check, I confirm in writing which question the answer covers.
Questions about written answers
Can I ask a China lawyer one question without booking a call?
Yes. Send the question, the other company's name and up to 10 pages of documents. After a conflict check, I answer in writing within 2 business days, with the conclusion, the legal basis and the next steps. It costs USD 350.
What counts as one question?
One question about Chinese law, on one set of facts, that can be answered from up to 10 pages of documents. If your message raises several, I'll tell you which one the fee covers before I start. You can ask one follow-up question within the same scope.
Why do you need the other company's name?
For the conflict check. I can't advise you against a company I act for, so I check the name before I read your documents or answer.
Can you answer a question about the law of my own country?
No. I answer questions on Chinese law only. If your matter also turns on another country's law, I can hand the China-side material to your lawyer there.
Further reading
Ask your question.
English or Chinese. Send your question, the other company's name and the documents it depends on. I'll run the conflict check first, then confirm the scope in writing.