Dr. Hao Han is one of the few senior lawyers in China with deep expertise in both major legal systems (Common Law and Civil law). This unique background equips him with a combination of local insight and global perspective, giving him a distinct advantage in handling complex legal affairs. Dr. Hao Han has built a distinguished career across multiple practice areas and has been consistently recognized by international ranking agencies as a leading global lawyer in international dispute resolution, overseas listings, and construction and real estate law. He serves as an arbitrator with institutions such as Shanghai Arbitration Commission, Zhengzhou Arbitration Commission, Qingdao Arbitration Commission and Hainan International Arbitration Court. He is also a selected member of Shanghai’s “Dingxin Rule of Law” talent program and recognized as a “Deep Practitioner”, a legislative advisor to the Shanghai municipal government, and a designated expert on the Specialized and Sophisticated Enterprises Committee of the China Private Technology Entrepreneurs Association. In 2024, Dr. Hao Han delivered a keynote speech on behalf of Shanghai’s top foreign-related lawyers to the city’s leadership. He is widely regarded in the profession as "needless to say, the most experienced International Lawyer.”
Dr. Hao Han places equal emphasis on practical experience and theoretical development, with a strong commitment to advancing the rule of law in China through comparative legal research. He has been deeply involved in numerous research projects, legislative drafting efforts, and legislative consultation work. During his time at the Legal Affairs Office of Shanghai Municipal Government, Dr. Hao Han handled a wide range of legal affairs, particularly in the real estate field. He gained in-depth knowledge of the legislative background, policy rationale, and regulatory developments behind key municipal laws and regulations, such as Shanghai Real Estate Registration Regulations, Provisional Measures for Monetary Compensation in Urban Redevelopment Projects, Shanghai Real Estate Appraisal Administration Measures, Shanghai State-Owned Land Leasing Measures, Provisional Measures for Differential Exchange of Public Housing, and Measures for the Transfer of Land Use Rights in Shanghai, etc. In addition, Dr. Hao Han has provided legal counsel to numerous municipal entities, such as Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Science and Technology City, Shanghai Yangshan Port, and Shanghai Property Management Association, etc. As a seasoned lawyer, Dr. Hao Han has represented clients in many high-stakes, complex civil, commercial, and administrative litigation and arbitration cases across China.
As an international lawyer, Dr. Hao Han has practiced for many years at North American law firms, specializing in cross-border litigation and international arbitration. He has handled several high-profile cases that have garnered widespread media attention in North America, including “China-Canada Real Estate Deposit Dispute”, “Bear Banger Explosive Injury Case”, and “Canadian Castle Resort Transaction Case”. Dr. Hao Han is also deeply involved in the field of “recognition and enforcement” of foreign judgments and arbitral awards. Notably, he assisted Equestek Solutions Inc., a Canadian company, in obtaining a global de-indexing injunction against Google. This injunction was upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada and became enforceable worldwide. The case has become a global typical case of “recognition and enforcement” of foreign judgments in the digital age.
Selected by Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Justice as a “Deep Practitioner” of Shanghai “Dingxin Rule of Law” Talent Program (February 2025)
Represented case recognized by Shanghai Maritime Court as Annual Typical and Excellent Case (June 2025) - Ningbo Technology v. Austrian Shipping Company (maritime dispute)
1.Inter-Pacific Law & Business Association – Vice President
2.Shanghai Arbitration Commission – Current Arbitrator
3.Hainan International Arbitration Court – Current Arbitrator
4.Zhengzhou Arbitration Commission – Current Arbitrator
5.Qingdao Arbitration Commission – Arbitrator
6.Nantong Arbitration Commission – Current Arbitrator
7.Wuhu Arbitration Commission – Arbitrator
8.Jiangsu New Energy Disputes Arbitration Center – Current Arbitrator
9.Shanghai Eastern International Commercial Mediation Center – Current mediator
10.Wuhan Yangtze River International Commercial Mediation Center – Current Mediator
11.Zhejiang Provincial International Commercial Law Service Center – Foreign-related Mediator
12.Legislative Advisor to the Shanghai Municipal Government
13.Member, Shanghai Arbitration Association
14.Appointed Expert, Specialized and Sophisticated Enterprises Committee of the China Private Technology Entrepreneurs Association
15.Off-Campus Mentor, Shanghai University of Political Science and Law
16.Council Member, and Legal and Taxation Special Committee Member, Ningbo Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai
17.Advisor, International Law Research Committee of the Henan Law Society
18.Council Member, Legal Committee of the Real Estate Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce
2023.01–Present, SGLA Law Firm, Partner
2019.01–2022.12, Han Lawson (International) Law Firm, Director
2017.08–2018.10, Robert Samuel Fleming Law Corporation, Lawyer
2004.04–2017.07, Shanghai Jingmao Partner Law Firm, Partner
1997.09–2003.06, Legal Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal Government, Law-maker & Legal Researcher
Listing and IPO
1.As a senior securities lawyer, Dr. Hao Han provides one-stop legal services from establishment, investment acquisition, project financing to capital operation for many multinational companies, listed companies, state-owned enterprises and domestic and overseas funds. In the capital market, he has provided domestic and overseas listing legal services for dozens of companies such as “99 Wuxian”, “Shanghai Construction group”, “Dazhong Transportation”, “Jinfeng Investment”, “Yantai Zhangyu Grape Brewery”, “Jiaoda Onlly”, “Pudong Road & Bridge Construction”, “Jiaoyun Co.”, “CIMIC Holdings”, “Ningbo GQY”, “Beijing Beilu Pharmaceutical”, “Hand Enterprise Solutions”, “Yanhua Smartech”, “Xinhua Media”, “Songz Co.”, “Conant Optical”, and “Batian Ecological”, among others.
Domestic litigation and arbitration
1.Represented Ningbo Import & Export Co., Ltd. in an administrative contract dispute against the Ningbo Municipal Housing Expropriation and Redevelopment Offices, securing RMB 32 million in compensation from the government. The case was recognized as one of China’s Top 10 Administrative Litigation Cases of the Year.
2.Represented Hong Kong–listed Northern New Energy Holdings Limited in a contract dispute initiated in the Ningbo courts concerning the operation and management of a local subsidiary.
3.Acted for a large group of owners in a Zhejiang mold industry complex in a mortgage guarantee dispute against China Construction Bank, winning at both trial and appellate levels.
4.Defended a domestic lighting manufacturer in a trademark infringement lawsuit brought by a U.S.-based multinational lighting corporation.
5.Represented a leading Shanghai-based real estate marketing firm in a dispute over an exclusive sales agreement with a prominent Hong Kong–listed property developer.
6.Represented a shareholder of a Fujian-based real estate company before the Supreme People’s Court in a joint development dispute involving RMB 270 million.
7.Successfully defended the actual controller of a major e-commerce company in a high-profile lawsuit brought by foreign investors, alleging prejudice to creditor interests. The case, involving several hundred million RMB, became Shanghai’s first “corporate veil piercing” case under China’s new Company Law.
8.Represented a well-known private enterprise group from Ningbo in a commercial trust dispute against Zhongrong Trust before the Shanghai High People’s Court, with claims exceeding RMB 500 million.
9.Acted on behalf of numerous individual homeowners in an arbitration case against Shanghai International Auto City over pre-sale contract disputes. The tribunal fully upheld the homeowners’ claims, declaring the pre-sale agreements invalid.
10.Represented a major domestic e-commerce company in a shareholder dispute over the transfer of shares in its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, initiating arbitration proceedings before the Shanghai International Arbitration Center.
Foreign Litigation and Arbitration
1.Represented a Canadian company in applying to the Supreme Court of Canada for an interlocutory injunction to prohibit Google from displaying certain website content in its search results worldwide. Google’s appeal was dismissed by the British Columbia Court of Appeal. Ultimately, the global de-indexing order was upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada and enforced internationally. The case became a landmark in the global recognition and enforcement of cross-border judgments.
2.Defended a Chinese investor, Mr. Yang, in a partnership dispute arising from a multimillion-dollar investment in the “Sunshine Coast Resort” project. After an unfavorable lower court ruling, the case was successfully overturned on appeal before the Court of Appeal for British Columbia.
3.Acted for a Chinese company in proceedings before the British Columbia Supreme Court to recognize and enforce a CIETAC arbitral award ordering the return of over RMB 200 million related to a coalfield development agreement.
4.Represented a publicly listed Chinese company in a high-value cross-border dispute with a major Canadian auto parts manufacturer over alleged product defects and resulting damages.
5.Represented a Chinese high-tech manufacturing enterprise and its North American affiliate in defending cross-border product liability and contract claims arising from sales on the Amazon e-commerce platform, before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
6.Represented a Chinese national in litigation against a well-known Canadian real estate developer, seeking the return of a forfeited deposit after foreign exchange restrictions in China prevented completion of the property purchase. Due to its relevance to China’s currency control policies, the case received widespread coverage in Vancouver media and drew significant attention within the Chinese-Canadian community.
7.Advised a Chinese listed defense company in a personal injury lawsuit filed in Canada, where a foreign user was seriously injured by a bear-banger device manufactured and exported by the company.
1.Economic Analysis of Residential Location Formation and Development, Shanghai Urban Planning, 1995.08
2.Economic, Ecological, and Social Analysis of Floor Area Ratio, Shanghai Urban Planning, 1996.02
3.The Real Estate Industry: Current Conditions, Conflicts, and Policy Responses, Journal of East China Normal University, 1995.12
4.Economic and Legal Analysis of the Marketization of Public Housing Tenancy Rights, Legal Science, 2000.03
5.Research on the Operation and Management of Property Management Fees, Shanghai Real Estate, 2002.06
6.Study on the Reform of Shanghai’s Land Expropriation System, Shanghai Municipal Government Legal Report, 2002.01
7.Legal Issues Concerning the Use of Shanghai Port Shorelines, Shanghai Municipal Government Legal Report, 2002.05
8.Economic and Legal Issues in Housing Demolition and Relocation, Shanghai Municipal Government Legal Report, 2002.06
9.Interpretation of the “Provisional Measures for the Leasing of State-Owned Land in Shanghai”, Shanghai Municipal Government Legal Report, 2002.02
10.Use Patent Protection Against Global Biopiracy of TCMK, TRU Law Review, 2016.01
Dr. Hao Han is one of the few senior lawyers in China with deep expertise in both major legal systems (Common Law and Civil law). This unique background equips him with a combination of local insight and global perspective, giving him a distinct advantage in handling complex legal affairs. Dr. Hao Han has built a distinguished career across multiple practice areas and has been consistently recognized by international ranking agencies as a leading global lawyer in international dispute resolution, overseas listings, and construction and real estate law. He serves as an arbitrator with institutions such as Shanghai Arbitration Commission, Zhengzhou Arbitration Commission, Qingdao Arbitration Commission and Hainan International Arbitration Court. He is also a selected member of Shanghai’s “Dingxin Rule of Law” talent program and recognized as a “Deep Practitioner”, a legislative advisor to the Shanghai municipal government, and a designated expert on the Specialized and Sophisticated Enterprises Committee of the China Private Technology Entrepreneurs Association. In 2024, Dr. Hao Han delivered a keynote speech on behalf of Shanghai’s top foreign-related lawyers to the city’s leadership. He is widely regarded in the profession as "needless to say, the most experienced International Lawyer.”
Dr. Hao Han places equal emphasis on practical experience and theoretical development, with a strong commitment to advancing the rule of law in China through comparative legal research. He has been deeply involved in numerous research projects, legislative drafting efforts, and legislative consultation work. During his time at the Legal Affairs Office of Shanghai Municipal Government, Dr. Hao Han handled a wide range of legal affairs, particularly in the real estate field. He gained in-depth knowledge of the legislative background, policy rationale, and regulatory developments behind key municipal laws and regulations, such as Shanghai Real Estate Registration Regulations, Provisional Measures for Monetary Compensation in Urban Redevelopment Projects, Shanghai Real Estate Appraisal Administration Measures, Shanghai State-Owned Land Leasing Measures, Provisional Measures for Differential Exchange of Public Housing, and Measures for the Transfer of Land Use Rights in Shanghai, etc. In addition, Dr. Hao Han has provided legal counsel to numerous municipal entities, such as Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Science and Technology City, Shanghai Yangshan Port, and Shanghai Property Management Association, etc. As a seasoned lawyer, Dr. Hao Han has represented clients in many high-stakes, complex civil, commercial, and administrative litigation and arbitration cases across China.
As an international lawyer, Dr. Hao Han has practiced for many years at North American law firms, specializing in cross-border litigation and international arbitration. He has handled several high-profile cases that have garnered widespread media attention in North America, including “China-Canada Real Estate Deposit Dispute”, “Bear Banger Explosive Injury Case”, and “Canadian Castle Resort Transaction Case”. Dr. Hao Han is also deeply involved in the field of “recognition and enforcement” of foreign judgments and arbitral awards. Notably, he assisted Equestek Solutions Inc., a Canadian company, in obtaining a global de-indexing injunction against Google. This injunction was upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada and became enforceable worldwide. The case has become a global typical case of “recognition and enforcement” of foreign judgments in the digital age.
2014.09-2016.05，Juris Doctor Candidate，Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law，Juris Doctor
2013.09-2014.04，Juris Doctor Candidate，University of Wyoming College of Law
2005.08-2008.05，Courses for Master of Law，Koguan Law School of Shanghai Jiao Tong University，Master of Law
1993.09-1996.06，Courses for Master of Science，East China Normal University，Master in Science
Selected by Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Justice as a “Deep Practitioner” of Shanghai “Dingxin Rule of Law” Talent Program (February 2025)
Represented case recognized by Shanghai Maritime Court as Annual Typical and Excellent Case (June 2025) - Ningbo Technology v. Austrian Shipping Company (maritime dispute)
1.Inter-Pacific Law & Business Association – Vice President
2.Shanghai Arbitration Commission – Current Arbitrator
3.Hainan International Arbitration Court – Current Arbitrator
4.Zhengzhou Arbitration Commission – Current Arbitrator
5.Qingdao Arbitration Commission – Arbitrator
6.Nantong Arbitration Commission – Current Arbitrator
7.Wuhu Arbitration Commission – Arbitrator
8.Jiangsu New Energy Disputes Arbitration Center – Current Arbitrator
9.Shanghai Eastern International Commercial Mediation Center – Current mediator
10.Wuhan Yangtze River International Commercial Mediation Center – Current Mediator
11.Zhejiang Provincial International Commercial Law Service Center – Foreign-related Mediator
12.Legislative Advisor to the Shanghai Municipal Government
13.Member, Shanghai Arbitration Association
14.Appointed Expert, Specialized and Sophisticated Enterprises Committee of the China Private Technology Entrepreneurs Association
15.Off-Campus Mentor, Shanghai University of Political Science and Law
16.Council Member, and Legal and Taxation Special Committee Member, Ningbo Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai
17.Advisor, International Law Research Committee of the Henan Law Society
18.Council Member, Legal Committee of the Real Estate Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce
2023.01–Present, SGLA Law Firm, Partner
2019.01–2022.12, Han Lawson (International) Law Firm, Director
2017.08–2018.10, Robert Samuel Fleming Law Corporation, Lawyer
2004.04–2017.07, Shanghai Jingmao Partner Law Firm, Partner
1997.09–2003.06, Legal Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal Government, Law-maker & Legal Researcher
Listing and IPO
1.As a senior securities lawyer, Dr. Hao Han provides one-stop legal services from establishment, investment acquisition, project financing to capital operation for many multinational companies, listed companies, state-owned enterprises and domestic and overseas funds. In the capital market, he has provided domestic and overseas listing legal services for dozens of companies such as “99 Wuxian”, “Shanghai Construction group”, “Dazhong Transportation”, “Jinfeng Investment”, “Yantai Zhangyu Grape Brewery”, “Jiaoda Onlly”, “Pudong Road & Bridge Construction”, “Jiaoyun Co.”, “CIMIC Holdings”, “Ningbo GQY”, “Beijing Beilu Pharmaceutical”, “Hand Enterprise Solutions”, “Yanhua Smartech”, “Xinhua Media”, “Songz Co.”, “Conant Optical”, and “Batian Ecological”, among others.
Domestic litigation and arbitration
1.Represented Ningbo Import & Export Co., Ltd. in an administrative contract dispute against the Ningbo Municipal Housing Expropriation and Redevelopment Offices, securing RMB 32 million in compensation from the government. The case was recognized as one of China’s Top 10 Administrative Litigation Cases of the Year.
2.Represented Hong Kong–listed Northern New Energy Holdings Limited in a contract dispute initiated in the Ningbo courts concerning the operation and management of a local subsidiary.
3.Acted for a large group of owners in a Zhejiang mold industry complex in a mortgage guarantee dispute against China Construction Bank, winning at both trial and appellate levels.
4.Defended a domestic lighting manufacturer in a trademark infringement lawsuit brought by a U.S.-based multinational lighting corporation.
5.Represented a leading Shanghai-based real estate marketing firm in a dispute over an exclusive sales agreement with a prominent Hong Kong–listed property developer.
6.Represented a shareholder of a Fujian-based real estate company before the Supreme People’s Court in a joint development dispute involving RMB 270 million.
7.Successfully defended the actual controller of a major e-commerce company in a high-profile lawsuit brought by foreign investors, alleging prejudice to creditor interests. The case, involving several hundred million RMB, became Shanghai’s first “corporate veil piercing” case under China’s new Company Law.
8.Represented a well-known private enterprise group from Ningbo in a commercial trust dispute against Zhongrong Trust before the Shanghai High People’s Court, with claims exceeding RMB 500 million.
9.Acted on behalf of numerous individual homeowners in an arbitration case against Shanghai International Auto City over pre-sale contract disputes. The tribunal fully upheld the homeowners’ claims, declaring the pre-sale agreements invalid.
10.Represented a major domestic e-commerce company in a shareholder dispute over the transfer of shares in its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, initiating arbitration proceedings before the Shanghai International Arbitration Center.
Foreign Litigation and Arbitration
1.Represented a Canadian company in applying to the Supreme Court of Canada for an interlocutory injunction to prohibit Google from displaying certain website content in its search results worldwide. Google’s appeal was dismissed by the British Columbia Court of Appeal. Ultimately, the global de-indexing order was upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada and enforced internationally. The case became a landmark in the global recognition and enforcement of cross-border judgments.
2.Defended a Chinese investor, Mr. Yang, in a partnership dispute arising from a multimillion-dollar investment in the “Sunshine Coast Resort” project. After an unfavorable lower court ruling, the case was successfully overturned on appeal before the Court of Appeal for British Columbia.
3.Acted for a Chinese company in proceedings before the British Columbia Supreme Court to recognize and enforce a CIETAC arbitral award ordering the return of over RMB 200 million related to a coalfield development agreement.
4.Represented a publicly listed Chinese company in a high-value cross-border dispute with a major Canadian auto parts manufacturer over alleged product defects and resulting damages.
5.Represented a Chinese high-tech manufacturing enterprise and its North American affiliate in defending cross-border product liability and contract claims arising from sales on the Amazon e-commerce platform, before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
6.Represented a Chinese national in litigation against a well-known Canadian real estate developer, seeking the return of a forfeited deposit after foreign exchange restrictions in China prevented completion of the property purchase. Due to its relevance to China’s currency control policies, the case received widespread coverage in Vancouver media and drew significant attention within the Chinese-Canadian community.
7.Advised a Chinese listed defense company in a personal injury lawsuit filed in Canada, where a foreign user was seriously injured by a bear-banger device manufactured and exported by the company.
1.Economic Analysis of Residential Location Formation and Development, Shanghai Urban Planning, 1995.08
2.Economic, Ecological, and Social Analysis of Floor Area Ratio, Shanghai Urban Planning, 1996.02
3.The Real Estate Industry: Current Conditions, Conflicts, and Policy Responses, Journal of East China Normal University, 1995.12
4.Economic and Legal Analysis of the Marketization of Public Housing Tenancy Rights, Legal Science, 2000.03
5.Research on the Operation and Management of Property Management Fees, Shanghai Real Estate, 2002.06
6.Study on the Reform of Shanghai’s Land Expropriation System, Shanghai Municipal Government Legal Report, 2002.01
7.Legal Issues Concerning the Use of Shanghai Port Shorelines, Shanghai Municipal Government Legal Report, 2002.05
8.Economic and Legal Issues in Housing Demolition and Relocation, Shanghai Municipal Government Legal Report, 2002.06
9.Interpretation of the “Provisional Measures for the Leasing of State-Owned Land in Shanghai”, Shanghai Municipal Government Legal Report, 2002.02
10.Use Patent Protection Against Global Biopiracy of TCMK, TRU Law Review, 2016.01