Lawyer Bai Donghai is a Senior Attorney in the International Business Department of Tahota Law Firm, specializing in cross-border legal services and dispute resolution. Since obtaining his Master’s degree, he has been dedicated to delivering high-quality, internationally oriented legal services to both domestic and foreign clients. His practice spans multiple areas, including contract disputes, cross-border investment, labor relations, and family law matters.

With bilingual proficiency in Chinese and English and a strong common law background, Mr. Bai is adept at navigating different legal systems to provide precise and practical legal solutions for clients from Singapore, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Dubai, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Spain, Argentina, and other jurisdictions.

Mr. Bai has extensive practical experience in international contract drafting and dispute resolution. He has provided legal drafting and negotiation services for numerous domestic and international companies—such as CITA TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. and Chengdu Kangjin Biotechnology Co., Ltd.—ensuring the legal compliance and security of their cross-border transactions. He has also represented clients in multiple international commercial litigation and arbitration cases, achieving favorable judgments and amicable settlements that have earned the lasting trust of his clients.

Beyond his international practice, Mr. Bai is also deeply involved in labor and family law. He advises both enterprises and individuals on labor compliance, handling issues related to employment contracts, non-compete clauses, and compensation disputes. In family and matrimonial matters, he has demonstrated strong negotiation and mediation skills, successfully facilitating property settlements exceeding RMB 20 million within short timeframes.

Guided by the professional philosophy of “earning trust through expertise and resolving complexity through communication,” Lawyer Bai Donghai is committed to providing systematic, internationally oriented legal services that deliver practical and commercially viable solutions for his clients.

2015-2019 Ningxia University, Bachelor of Laws

2019-2020 The Chinese University of Hong Kong, LLM in Common Law

2020-2022 Tahota Law Firm, Paralegal

2022-Present Tahota Law Firm, Lawyer

Leading Talent in Foreign-related Legal Services, Chengdu

Reserve Talent in Foreign-related Legal Services, Sichuan Province

Director of the Chengdu Alumni Association of The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Founder of “Ask Lawyer Bai for Dispute Resolution” Platform

Member of HK45, Hong Kong Youth International Arbitration Group

Member of YIAG, London Court of International Arbitration

I. Cross-border Contract Drafting and Review

CITA TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. (Singapore) – Provided specialized legal services for contract drafting and commercial negotiation, ensuring compliance and legal certainty in cross-border transactions.

Hainan Hongshang International Exchange Co., Ltd. (China) – Drafted and revised an Investment Management Agreement under Portuguese law, ensuring all provisions met local legal standards and safeguarded the client’s overseas investment.

Tianfu International Technology Transfer Center (China) – Drafted and refined a Memorandum of Understanding with a Singaporean university in accordance with Singaporean law, facilitating smooth cooperation and technology transfer between both parties.

Power Contracting and Services W.L.L. (Dubai) – Drafted and amended a Contract Agreement under Dubai law, optimizing contractual terms and minimizing potential legal risks to support the client’s business expansion in the UAE market.

UK-based individual client – Drafted a Renewal Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement in compliance with UK law, ensuring the client’s lease rights were fully protected.

Shanghai Consulting Company (China) – Provided comprehensive cross-border contract drafting and review services, ensuring legal precision, risk control, and compliance in international transactions.

II. Cross-border Dispute Resolution

PowerChina Guizhou Engineering Co., Ltd. (China) – Issued an expert legal opinion in English concerning disputes arising from a construction project in Dubai, helping the client effectively manage cross-border claims and protect its legal interests.

Maheen Sadiq (Ellie, Pakistan) – Represented the client in resolving an investment dispute in China through precise legal analysis and negotiation, successfully safeguarding the client’s investment rights.

Harveer Singh Gill (United Kingdom) – Acted as legal counsel in a labor contract dispute with a local kindergarten in China; successfully achieved a settlement through efficient negotiation, preserving the client’s professional relationship with the employer.

Jenkin Jeremy Richard (United States) – Represented the client before the Chengdu International Commercial Court, obtaining a favorable judgment and full recovery of losses, demonstrating strong capability in international commercial litigation.

Galera García Alejandro (Spain) – Represented the client in a corporate dispute involving a Chinese investment; successfully applied the doctrine of piercing the corporate veil to hold shareholders liable, securing compensation for the client.

III. Other Representative Projects

Chengdu Kangjin Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (China) – Provided ongoing legal advisory services using English proficiency and common law knowledge to support the company’s investment and operations in Hong Kong.

Mia Thayer (Argentina) – Served as long-term legal counsel for the client’s wholly foreign-owned enterprise in China, ensuring compliance and legal safety in day-to-day operations and contract drafting.

Hong Kong Company – Represented the client in cross-border litigation in Mainland China, successfully protecting its lawful interests and demonstrating professional expertise in handling international legal matters.

Krog Daniel (Switzerland) – Provided legal representation in litigation before Chinese courts, achieving a favorable judgment in defense of the client’s rights and interests.

Rocco Leonardo (Venezuela) – Advised on a shareholding restructuring of a wholly foreign-owned enterprise in China, ensuring full procedural and regulatory compliance.

Beijing-listed Company (China) – Conducted legal due diligence for an overseas investment project and provided compliance advisory for its Hong Kong-based metaverse and digital asset operations.