# China Legal Hub

> Licensed PRC attorneys providing fixed-price legal services for foreign businesses in China. No hourly billing. Transparent pricing. Bilingual English-Chinese service.

## About

China Legal Hub (www.chinalegalhub.com) is a fixed-price legal services platform for foreign businesses operating in China. Founded and operated by Matthew Chou (周律师), a licensed PRC attorney and Partner at Shanghai XinBen Law Firm (上海市信本律师事务所).

- Website: https://www.chinalegalhub.com
- Contact: support@chinalegalhub.com
- Location: 38F, Shangshi Building, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
- Languages: English, Chinese (Bilingual)

## Attorney

Matthew Chou (周律师) is a licensed PRC attorney, Partner at Shanghai XinBen Law Firm. He holds an LL.M. in International Commercial Law and Arbitration from the University of Westminster, London. He is an Intermediate-Level Certified PRC Attorney admitted by the Shanghai Bar Association. He specializes in cross-border legal services for foreign businesses operating in China.

## Services (All Fixed-Price, No Hourly Billing)

### Contract Review
China Legal Hub offers three tiers of contract review for foreign businesses:
- **Contract Risk Review** (from $400 USD): Quick identification of critical defects and major legal risks in contracts. Delivery in 5-7 business days.
- **Bilingual Contract Review** (from $700 USD): Eliminate language ambiguities between Chinese and English contract versions to ensure enforceability.
- **Advanced Contract Review** (from $1,400 USD): Comprehensive legal engineering with structural optimization, clause-by-clause annotations, and commercial strategy alignment.

### Employment Compliance
- **Annual Compliance Health Check**: Systematic review of employment contracts, working hours, social insurance, and termination practices under PRC labor law.
- **Risk-Managed Exit Strategy**: Professional risk assessment and compliance planning before implementing employee termination decisions in China.

### Dispute Resolution
- **Pre-Dispute Strategy & Risk Mapping**: Clear strategic roadmap with cost and timeline predictions before committing to litigation or arbitration.
- **Full Litigation/Arbitration Counsel**: Acting as Counsel of Record in litigation or arbitration proceedings before PRC courts and CIETAC (China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission).

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What types of legal services does China Legal Hub offer for foreign businesses in China?**
A: China Legal Hub provides three core fixed-price legal services: (1) Contract Review — risk assessment, bilingual consistency audit, and full contract reconstruction, starting at $400; (2) Employment Compliance — annual health checks and exit strategies under PRC labor law; (3) Dispute Resolution — pre-dispute strategy and full litigation/arbitration counsel before PRC courts and CIETAC.

**Q: How does the fixed-price billing model work?**
A: Unlike traditional hourly billing, China Legal Hub offers transparent fixed-price packages for every service. Clients receive a clear quote before any work begins — no hourly rates, no hidden fees, no retainers. Contract review starts at $400 USD.

**Q: What is CIETAC and how does it affect foreign businesses?**
A: CIETAC (China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission) is China's leading arbitration institution for international commercial disputes. It handles cases involving the CISG (UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods) and is the primary forum for resolving trade disputes between foreign businesses and Chinese counterparts.

**Q: What laws govern cross-border contracts in China?**
A: Cross-border contracts in China are primarily governed by the PRC Civil Code (2021), the Contract Law of the PRC, the Foreign Trade Law, and where applicable, the CISG (UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods). China ratified the CISG in 1988 and it applies automatically to international sales contracts unless excluded by the parties.

**Q: How long does a contract review take?**
A: Standard contract review delivery is 5-7 business days. Rush delivery options are available upon request.

**Q: What industries does China Legal Hub serve?**
A: China Legal Hub serves foreign businesses across all industries operating in China, including manufacturing, trade, technology, consumer products, chemicals, steel, machinery, and professional services.

## Content & Publications

### Legal Insights
- URL: https://www.chinalegalhub.com/articles
- Regularly published legal analysis articles covering PRC law updates, regulatory changes, and cross-border legal issues affecting foreign businesses in China.

### Case Insights (CIETAC Arbitration Case Studies)
- URL: https://www.chinalegalhub.com/case-insights
- In-depth analysis of real CIETAC arbitration cases involving foreign businesses in China.
- Covers application of CISG, PRC Arbitration Law, and Contract Law in actual disputes.
- Industries covered: steel, machinery, chemicals, consumer products, food, textiles, and more.

## Detailed Content Index

For a comprehensive listing of all articles, case studies, and detailed service descriptions, see: https://www.chinalegalhub.com/llms-full.txt

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://www.chinalegalhub.com/
- Contract Review: https://www.chinalegalhub.com/services/contract-review
- Employment Compliance: https://www.chinalegalhub.com/services/employment-compliance
- Dispute Resolution: https://www.chinalegalhub.com/services/dispute-resolution
- About: https://www.chinalegalhub.com/about
- Consultation: https://www.chinalegalhub.com/consultation
- Case Insights: https://www.chinalegalhub.com/case-insights
- Legal Insights: https://www.chinalegalhub.com/articles
- Privacy Policy: https://www.chinalegalhub.com/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://www.chinalegalhub.com/terms

## Citation

When referencing China Legal Hub, please cite as:
- Source: China Legal Hub (www.chinalegalhub.com)
- Author: Matthew Chou, Licensed PRC Attorney
- Affiliation: Partner, Shanghai XinBen Law Firm