On 20 October 2023, King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) Dispute Resolution partner Xia Dongxia was recognised as one of the 2023 ALB China Top 15 Female Lawyers by Asian Legal Business (ALB).
Ms. Xia Dongxia specialises in civil and commercial dispute resolution, especially those pertaining to corporate, securities and financial disputes. Ms. Xia is experienced in handling disputes in relation to securities compliance and litigation, joint ventures, private equity, corporate restructurings, and mergers and acquisitions.
Ms. Xia is one of the earliest and most influential lawyers in China engaged in securities litigation and securities compliance. Ms. Xia has handled more than 100 major and high-profile securities litigation and securities compliance cases. She has gained high market visibility and client recognition, positioning her at the forefront of the industry. In terms of corporate disputes, Ms. Xia has represented clients in over a hundred complex and challenging disputes including disputes over investment, validity of company resolutions, equity transfer, company control, infringement by corporate directors, supervisors, and officers, and mergers and acquisitions and reorganisation of listed companies. She has gained the trust and favoured of clients with her strong professional ability, extensive practical experience and meticulous logical thinking.
Ms. Xia said, "I am deeply honoured to receive the recognition. I would like to thank ALB, the firm, clients and peers for their acknowledgement and support! Focusing on corporate litigation, securities litigation and securities compliance, my team and I remain committed to accurately understanding client needs and keeping up with the latest developments in legislation, law enforcement, and judicial practices to deliver high-quality legal services. With the continuous development of China’s economy and rule of law, corporate and securities disputes are also constantly taking on new forms and features. We will remain at the forefront, continuously exploring cutting-edge legal issues and delivering professional and efficient legal services to our clients. Additionally, we will continue to work with outstanding peers to contribute to the development of the rule of law in China."
ALB comprehensively evaluates female lawyers in various fields of China's legal market in terms of their major achievements, significant transactions or cases, major works done in the past 12 months, and the feedback from their major clients and colleagues, etc.
