Hui Xu, Chief Representative of Latham & Watkins’ Beijing office and head of Latham & Watkins’ China litigation and investigations practices, represents clients in multi-jurisdictional litigation, government investigations and enforcement, and compliance matters. As one of the few battle-tested regulatory investigation and litigation lawyers in top international law firms in China, Mr. Xu is widely renowned for his representation of Chinese companies and individuals in complex cross-border litigations, particularly those in the US.
His team was awarded 2023 Regulatory Compliance Firm of the Year by Asian Legal Business China Law Awards.
Mr. Xu regularly advises Chinese and global clients across industries — particularly in financial services, technology, and life sciences — on matters related to:
Mr. Xu also assists clients by liaising with regulators in the US and China, presenting findings, and developing strategies to resolve situations short of litigation.
He helps clients bridge regulatory, linguistic, and cultural gaps between parties. He draws on extensive experience in China and leverages his skill of managing a global team with relevant expertise to handle clients’ sensitive or high-risk matters.
Prior to private practice, Mr. Xu was a member of the in-house legal department at the China Chamber of Commerce under the Ministry of Commerce of China, where he handled trade remedy, intellectual property, and World Trade Organization matters.
Mr. Xu’s representative experience includes representing:
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Asian Legal Business commends firm with prestigious award.
Firm honored for legal expertise and innovation, client satisfaction, industry knowledge and experience, and teamwork and efficiency.