Recently, LegalOne, the internationally renowned rating agency for commercial transactions and dispute resolution, announced its "LegalOne Merits" awards. The sales contract dispute case between Dongguan XX Metal Technology Co., Ltd. and Beijing XX Sound Technology Co., Ltd., represented by a team from Globe-Law Law Firm's Zhengzhou Office including Partners Xiao Zhenghai and Chen Bo, along with lawyers Gao Zhenjie, Wu Zhe, and Song Mengyao, was successfully listed and awarded the "Remarkable" rating.

Case Background

Dongguan XX Metal Technology Co., Ltd. ("the Client") had established a long-term supply contract relationship with Beijing XX Sound Technology Co., Ltd. However, frequent payment delays by the defendant company caused financial strain for the Client. To protect its legitimate rights, the Client engaged Partner Xiao Zhenghai and his team at Globe-Law's Zhengzhou Office to file a lawsuit with the Beijing Changping District People's Court.

Case Challenges

The case underwent first-instance proceedings at the Beijing Changping District People's Court, second-instance appeal at the Beijing First Intermediate People's Court, and retrial review at the Beijing High People's Court. The complexity arose from multiple contracts, various purchase orders, and intricate transaction scenarios (e.g., shipments, returns, replacements, and cross-sales). Consolidating these transactions into a single case for filing required significant effort to persuade the court.

After filing, the defendant counterclaimed for substantial damages and requested judicial appraisal of product quality, further complicating the case.

Legal Strategy & Outcome

Partner Xiao's team maintained close communication with the Client, thoroughly reviewing each contract and order—including production, delivery, returns, and replenishment details—to determine precise claim amounts.

During litigation, the team conducted in-depth analysis and robust rebuttals of the defendant's evidence, while presenting professional opinions on the necessity of judicial appraisal and the legality of appraisal materials. The court ultimately adopted the plaintiff's arguments.

The case also involved nearly 500 pages of foreign-language evidence (e.g., emails, customs declarations), requiring translation and notarization. The team focused on challenging the validity of overseas-formed evidence and exposing inconsistencies, leading the court to rule in favor of the Client and dismiss the counterclaim. Additionally, the team provided tailored value-added services, such as email content review, to enhance the Client's transaction security.

Significance

This "Remarkable" rating recognizes the professional capabilities of Partner Xiao Zhenghai and his team in dispute resolution, affirming Globe-Law Zhengzhou Office's expertise. It also motivates Globe-Law lawyers to continually surpass expectations and pursue excellence.