When money is owed to you in China — an unpaid debt, a defaulting counterparty, or funds you can't get back — acting from outside the country is difficult. Chinese financial and debt-enforcement procedures are specific, and recovery often depends on moving before assets disappear. Whether you need to recover a debt, deal with a financial dispute, or stay compliant, we help foreign clients protect and recover their financial interests in China.
Who We Help
- Foreign companies and individuals involved in a Chinese financial or debt dispute
- Clients who need to recover an unpaid debt or enforce a claim in China
- Businesses that need financial compliance and risk-control support
What We Help With
- Debt recovery and enforcement of claims
- Disputes with banks and financial institutions
- Distressed and non-performing asset disposal
- Financial compliance and regulatory guidance
- Cross-border payment and fund recovery issues
- Disputes involving investments, funds, and equity
Why Acting Early Matters
In debt and financial matters, recovery often comes down to timing. Assets can be moved, transferred, or hidden, and a debtor's financial position can change quickly. The sooner your claim is assessed and action is taken, the more likely you are to recover what you're owed.
Why Work With Us
- Dedicated finance experience — our team includes an attorney with 15 years in financial risk management, compliance, and non-performing asset disposal
- A bilingual attorney team — you work directly with lawyers in English and Mandarin, with no translator in between
- Based in Xiamen, at Deheng Law Offices — a national law firm — with the local standing to enforce claims and recover assets on the ground
- Full coverage — from debt recovery and distressed assets to compliance and financial disputes
How It Works
- You tell us your situation — the debt, dispute, or financial matter you're facing.
- We review it and, if helpful, arrange a complimentary 15-minute video call to talk through your options.
- If we take it on, we agree on the scope and fees before any work begins.
- We act on your behalf — recovery, negotiation, enforcement, litigation, or arbitration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover a debt in China from outside the country?
Yes. Foreign creditors can pursue and enforce debts in China. The right approach — negotiation, demand, litigation, or enforcement — depends on the debtor, the documentation, and the amount. Acting early improves your chances, since assets can move quickly.
The debtor says they have no money. Is recovery still possible?
Often, yes. A debtor's real financial position can frequently be investigated through asset and business records, and enforcement measures may still reach assets they hold. An early assessment tells you whether recovery is realistic before you commit.
What are non-performing or distressed assets, and can you help with them?
These are debts or assets unlikely to be recovered through normal means. Handling them takes specific experience in valuation, negotiation, and enforcement — which is a core focus of our team.
How much does debt recovery or financial dispute work cost?
Our fees are flexible. Depending on the matter, we can work on an hourly basis or agree a fee tied to the scope of work. We explain the structure clearly before any work begins, so there are no surprises.
How do you work with clients who don't speak Chinese?
Our attorneys work with you directly in English. You deal with the lawyer handling your matter — not a translator.