Anna has been practicing law since 2012. She is currently a Senior Lawyer and Deputy Head of the International Business Department at SGLA Law Firm, Guangzhou Office. She has extensive experience in foreign-related legal services, including cross-border dispute resolution, cross-border investment and M&A, and international trade compliance.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
PRC Licensed Lawyer
Attorney admitted to practice in New York State, USA
Senior Corporate Compliance Officer
? 2023 Outstanding Trainee, Guangdong Province Foreign-related Lawyer Talent Training Program (Weekend Class for Enhancing Foreign-related Legal Practice Capabilities)
? 2023 “Publicity Star” of SGLA Law Firm Guangzhou
? 2023 “Award for Outstanding Contribution” of SGLA Law Firm Guangzhou
? 2024 “Outstanding Lawyer” of SGLA Law Firm Guangzhou
? 2025 “Performance Leap Award” of SGLA Law Firm Guangzhou
? Individual Member, International Bar Association (IBA)
? Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), UK
? Arbitrator, Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC)
? Member, Women Arbitrators Club, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
? Member, International Trade Law Committee, 12th Guangdong Lawyers Association
? Member, Foreign-related Legal Affairs Committee, 11th Guangzhou Lawyers Association
? Member, Belt and Road Legal Committee, 11th Guangzhou Lawyers Association
? Member, Guangdong Province Foreign-related Lawyer Pioneer Talent Pool
? Member, Guangzhou Foreign-related Lawyer Leading Talent Pool
? Mediator, Guangzhou International Commercial Mediation Center
? First Batch Member, “Lingyun Program” for Outstanding Young Lawyers of Guangzhou
? Member, Guangzhou Foreign-related Lawyers Service Team for the 135th–139th Canton Fair
? Member, Second Overseas Class of Guangzhou Foreign-related Lawyer Leading Talents
? Member, Guangzhou Lawyers Service Team for Major Foreign-related Economic and Trade Events
? Principal Editor, Legal Practice Manual for the Canton Fair
? Member of the Chief Editorial Team, Full-Process Legal Guide for Chinese Enterprises Investing in Southeast Asia (Thailand as an Example)
? Study Commissioner, 2023 Guangzhou Foreign-related Lawyer Training U.S. Class (Economic Sanctions and Export Controls)
? Participant, Hong Kong Training Program for Foreign-related Lawyers, All China Lawyers Association
? Aug. 2010 – May 2012: Trainee Lawyer, Guangxi Tongsheng Jicheng Law Firm
? May 2012 – May 2015: Full-time Lawyer, Guangxi Tongsheng Jicheng Law Firm
? Jun. 2015 – Nov. 2019: Full-time Lawyer, Guangxi Shencheng Law Firm
? Dec. 2019 – Jan. 2022: Full-time Lawyer, Guangxi Junya Law Firm
? Jan. 2022 – Sep. 2022: Full-time Lawyer and Deputy Director, Guangxi Junya (Guilin) Law Firm
? Oct. 2022 – Present: Senior Lawyer and Deputy Head of the International Business Department, SGLA Law Firm, Guangzhou Office
Selected Representative Achievements:
(I) Foreign-related and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan-related Legal Matters:
? Full-process non-litigation legal services for the equity transfer of a French company
? Full-process legal services for a Nordic company in establishing and operating cross-border e-commerce in China and Southeast Asia
? Special advisory opinions for a Chinese enterprise in an overseas construction project claim dispute
? Full-process legal services for Chinese enterprises expanding to Southeast Asia
? Comprehensive foreign-related legal services for a subsidiary of a well-known Shanghai pharmaceutical enterprise
? Negotiation and litigation legal services for international trade disputes between Chinese and U.S. enterprises
? Legal services for international goods sales contract disputes between a South American company and multiple Chinese foreign trade enterprises
? Full-process ODI filing legal services for Chinese enterprises expanding to Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries
? Full-process ODI filing legal services for Chinese enterprises expanding to France and other European countries
? Non-litigation legal consultation for a Mexican company’s FDI in China
? Non-litigation legal services for a well-known American musician’s investment in China and copyright dispute
? Non-litigation legal services for an international trade dispute between a Chinese enterprise and a Saudi enterprise
? Consultation for an individual in China regarding a real estate dispute with an Australian real estate agency
? Litigation strategy planning for wealth succession of high-net-worth individuals (U.S.-related inheritance dispute)
? Legal consultation for a foreign individual suspected of a criminal offense in China
(II) Other Matters:
? Led the provision of special compliance management legal services for a tobacco bureau as a state-owned enterprise
? Responsible for and participated in multiple complex domestic and cross-border civil and commercial dispute resolution matters
? Led full-process system design legal services for equity incentives of a private enterprise
? Led full-process legal services for a Guangdong investor’s acquisition of a wood industry company in western China
? Led dozens of legal risk management series projects for a state-owned enterprise
? Legal counsel for a large fund partnership and a large wood industry company
? Regular legal counsel for a Shenzhen new materials company preparing for listing
? M&A for a Shenzhen jewelry joint-stock company
? Provided legal services for a bond issuance project of a company in Tengchong, Yunnan
? Provided full-process legal services for multiple enterprises in Wuhan and Shenzhen for NEEQ listing
? Provided comprehensive legal services for a publishing group’s full-process real estate investment
Special Lectures:
From 2023 to 2026, Attorney Wang Xuezhao was invited to give nearly 40 foreign-related special lectures for Guangxi foreign-related rule of law talent training, the Shanxi Provincial Department of Justice Training Class for Improving the Service Capacity and Quality of Foreign-related Lawyers, lawyers in Guangdong, clients, etc. Topics mainly include: Guide to High-frequency Legal Risks and Prevention in International Sale of Goods; High-frequency Legal Risks and Practical Response Strategies in Cross-border E-commerce; Guide to Main Procedures and Document Submission in Cross-border Civil and Commercial Litigation; Full-process Legal Risk Management Guide for Chinese Enterprises Going Global; How Chinese Enterprises Can Effectively Respond to the Challenges of U.S. Economic Sanctions and Export Controls. Participated in recording “Evidence in International Commercial Arbitration,” which has been launched on “China University MOOC.”
Professional Articles:
? Cross-border Compliance Series: How Chinese Enterprises Can Effectively Respond to U.S. Economic Sanctions
? Cross-border Compliance Series: How Chinese Enterprises Can Effectively Respond to U.S. Export Controls
? A Brief Analysis of Differences in Cross-border Judicial Document Service between China and the United States
Anna has been practicing law since 2012. She is currently a Senior Lawyer and Deputy Head of the International Business Department at SGLA Law Firm, Guangzhou Office. She has extensive experience in foreign-related legal services, including cross-border dispute resolution, cross-border investment and M&A, and international trade compliance.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
PRC Licensed Lawyer
Attorney admitted to practice in New York State, USA
Senior Corporate Compliance Officer
? Master of Laws (LL.M.), Ohio State University, USA
? Master of Laws (LL.M.), City University of Hong Kong
? Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), School of Law, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
? 2023 Outstanding Trainee, Guangdong Province Foreign-related Lawyer Talent Training Program (Weekend Class for Enhancing Foreign-related Legal Practice Capabilities)
? 2023 “Publicity Star” of SGLA Law Firm Guangzhou
? 2023 “Award for Outstanding Contribution” of SGLA Law Firm Guangzhou
? 2024 “Outstanding Lawyer” of SGLA Law Firm Guangzhou
? 2025 “Performance Leap Award” of SGLA Law Firm Guangzhou
? Individual Member, International Bar Association (IBA)
? Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), UK
? Arbitrator, Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC)
? Member, Women Arbitrators Club, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
? Member, International Trade Law Committee, 12th Guangdong Lawyers Association
? Member, Foreign-related Legal Affairs Committee, 11th Guangzhou Lawyers Association
? Member, Belt and Road Legal Committee, 11th Guangzhou Lawyers Association
? Member, Guangdong Province Foreign-related Lawyer Pioneer Talent Pool
? Member, Guangzhou Foreign-related Lawyer Leading Talent Pool
? Mediator, Guangzhou International Commercial Mediation Center
? First Batch Member, “Lingyun Program” for Outstanding Young Lawyers of Guangzhou
? Member, Guangzhou Foreign-related Lawyers Service Team for the 135th–139th Canton Fair
? Member, Second Overseas Class of Guangzhou Foreign-related Lawyer Leading Talents
? Member, Guangzhou Lawyers Service Team for Major Foreign-related Economic and Trade Events
? Principal Editor, Legal Practice Manual for the Canton Fair
? Member of the Chief Editorial Team, Full-Process Legal Guide for Chinese Enterprises Investing in Southeast Asia (Thailand as an Example)
? Study Commissioner, 2023 Guangzhou Foreign-related Lawyer Training U.S. Class (Economic Sanctions and Export Controls)
? Participant, Hong Kong Training Program for Foreign-related Lawyers, All China Lawyers Association
? Aug. 2010 – May 2012: Trainee Lawyer, Guangxi Tongsheng Jicheng Law Firm
? May 2012 – May 2015: Full-time Lawyer, Guangxi Tongsheng Jicheng Law Firm
? Jun. 2015 – Nov. 2019: Full-time Lawyer, Guangxi Shencheng Law Firm
? Dec. 2019 – Jan. 2022: Full-time Lawyer, Guangxi Junya Law Firm
? Jan. 2022 – Sep. 2022: Full-time Lawyer and Deputy Director, Guangxi Junya (Guilin) Law Firm
? Oct. 2022 – Present: Senior Lawyer and Deputy Head of the International Business Department, SGLA Law Firm, Guangzhou Office
Selected Representative Achievements:
(I) Foreign-related and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan-related Legal Matters:
? Full-process non-litigation legal services for the equity transfer of a French company
? Full-process legal services for a Nordic company in establishing and operating cross-border e-commerce in China and Southeast Asia
? Special advisory opinions for a Chinese enterprise in an overseas construction project claim dispute
? Full-process legal services for Chinese enterprises expanding to Southeast Asia
? Comprehensive foreign-related legal services for a subsidiary of a well-known Shanghai pharmaceutical enterprise
? Negotiation and litigation legal services for international trade disputes between Chinese and U.S. enterprises
? Legal services for international goods sales contract disputes between a South American company and multiple Chinese foreign trade enterprises
? Full-process ODI filing legal services for Chinese enterprises expanding to Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries
? Full-process ODI filing legal services for Chinese enterprises expanding to France and other European countries
? Non-litigation legal consultation for a Mexican company’s FDI in China
? Non-litigation legal services for a well-known American musician’s investment in China and copyright dispute
? Non-litigation legal services for an international trade dispute between a Chinese enterprise and a Saudi enterprise
? Consultation for an individual in China regarding a real estate dispute with an Australian real estate agency
? Litigation strategy planning for wealth succession of high-net-worth individuals (U.S.-related inheritance dispute)
? Legal consultation for a foreign individual suspected of a criminal offense in China
(II) Other Matters:
? Led the provision of special compliance management legal services for a tobacco bureau as a state-owned enterprise
? Responsible for and participated in multiple complex domestic and cross-border civil and commercial dispute resolution matters
? Led full-process system design legal services for equity incentives of a private enterprise
? Led full-process legal services for a Guangdong investor’s acquisition of a wood industry company in western China
? Led dozens of legal risk management series projects for a state-owned enterprise
? Legal counsel for a large fund partnership and a large wood industry company
? Regular legal counsel for a Shenzhen new materials company preparing for listing
? M&A for a Shenzhen jewelry joint-stock company
? Provided legal services for a bond issuance project of a company in Tengchong, Yunnan
? Provided full-process legal services for multiple enterprises in Wuhan and Shenzhen for NEEQ listing
? Provided comprehensive legal services for a publishing group’s full-process real estate investment
Special Lectures:
From 2023 to 2026, Attorney Wang Xuezhao was invited to give nearly 40 foreign-related special lectures for Guangxi foreign-related rule of law talent training, the Shanxi Provincial Department of Justice Training Class for Improving the Service Capacity and Quality of Foreign-related Lawyers, lawyers in Guangdong, clients, etc. Topics mainly include: Guide to High-frequency Legal Risks and Prevention in International Sale of Goods; High-frequency Legal Risks and Practical Response Strategies in Cross-border E-commerce; Guide to Main Procedures and Document Submission in Cross-border Civil and Commercial Litigation; Full-process Legal Risk Management Guide for Chinese Enterprises Going Global; How Chinese Enterprises Can Effectively Respond to the Challenges of U.S. Economic Sanctions and Export Controls. Participated in recording “Evidence in International Commercial Arbitration,” which has been launched on “China University MOOC.”
Professional Articles:
? Cross-border Compliance Series: How Chinese Enterprises Can Effectively Respond to U.S. Economic Sanctions
? Cross-border Compliance Series: How Chinese Enterprises Can Effectively Respond to U.S. Export Controls
? A Brief Analysis of Differences in Cross-border Judicial Document Service between China and the United States