Guan Jian

Dr Guan Jian has more than 19 years’ experience in the fields of WTO, international trade and investment. Utilising his expertise, Dr Guan has represented the Chinese government in a number of WTO dispute settlement cases, and has also been involved in the legal review of the RCEP text.

Dr Guan has, on behalf of Chinese chambers of commerce and enterprises, participated in many international economic and trade friction matters, including the US Section 301 investigation against China, Special 301 investigation, as well as WTO compliance review on China. Moreover, Dr Guan has represented Chinese enterprises in numerous trade remedy investigations initiated by WTO members, such as the US and the EU, as well as compliance programmes related to export control and sanctions in the US, EU and other countries. In addition, he has published more than 20 articles related to WTO, international trade and investment in domestic and international journals, and serves as a member of the WIPO Independent Advisory Oversight Committee (IAOC) – as well as being an arbitrator for several arbitration institutions, such as SCIA.

He also serves as an off-campus supervisor for several universities. Today, Dr Guan’s expertise spans a wide array of international trade and WTO-related areas. He delivers top-tier trade remedy services for both governments and enterprises, including defence against anti-dumping and countervailing investigations, as well as other measures. Additionally, he provides consulting services and compliance system build-up services concerning import/export control and sanctions. Dr Guan has also engaged in a multitude of research programmes for government bodies, professional and academic associations, and enterprises.

Dr Guan maintains a long-standing cooperation with the Chinese government, Chinese business associations, as well as several World Fortune 500 companies. Recently, he is representing relevant Chinese associations in the 2024 Special 301 investigation – also acting as the counsel for the government of China in the EU’s anti-subsidy investigation. His clients generally include public agencies, industry associations and enterprises whose requirements encompass complex legal issues.

Last, but not least, Dr Guan has been ranked in “The A-List” by China Business Law Journal each year from 2018 to 2023, and was ranked in “International Trade/WTO: Respondent (PRC Firms) – Greater China Region” and “International Trade/WTO: Respondent (PRC Firms) – Chambers Global Legal Guide” by Chambers and Partners for 2023 and 2024.