Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is pleased to announce that Xiao Liu will join the firm as a litigation partner in the Shanghai office.
Xiao, who has law degrees from Harvard, Peking and Cambridge Universities, is admitted to
both the bars of China and New York, and has deep experience representing Chinese clients in
commercial disputes in federal and state courts in the U.S. Among his many successes, he has
helped the following Chinese companies achieve dismissals of complaints filed against them in
U.S. litigation matters: Weibo, Jumei International, Youku Tudou, AirMedia, VIPShop, NQ
Mobile, and ChinaCache; he has also been involved in achieving multiple precedent-setting
summary judgment and trial victories in U.S. courts. He also represents foreign companies as
a liaison in Chinese litigation.
In addition to his commercial litigation practice, Xiao represents Chinese companies and
citizens in U.S. government regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, as well as
foreign companies who have come to the attention of Chinese regulators as liaison counsel. He
has conducted numerous internal investigations for multinational companies from diverse
industries regarding their business operations in China, particularly under the FCPA.
Managing Partner John B. Quinn said: “We think Xiao is the leading international litigator of
his generation in China and that his experience in the commercial litigation and government
enforcement arenas, as well as his sterling academic credentials, make him unique among
lawyers practicing in China today. We know Xiao will provide invaluable advice to our clients
in China and Chinese companies in disputes around the world.”
Sam Williamson, Managing Partner of the firm’s Shanghai office added: “I have been fortunate
to know Xiao for many years and have been constantly impressed by his legal abilities and the
value he provides to his clients. We have had numerous cases together, and each time my
reaction has been, ‘I wish this guy was on our side.’ I can’t describe how pleased I am that that
is now the case”.
Xiao Liu said: “Quinn Emanuel has the top global litigation force in the world. I believe it will
provide the best platform for me to grow both my practice and the firm’s as well: helping
Chinese businesses resolve U.S. disputes and government enforcement actions, and helping
multinational companies navigate the unique challenges of operating in China.”
Xiao received his J.D. from Harvard Law School, he earned his L.L.M. from Cambridge
University, and his L.L.B. from Peking University Law School. Xiao completed a half-year
internship with the Chinese Supreme People’s Court and practiced for multiple years in New
York with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, before relocating to China five years ago. Recently,
Xiao was lauded by Chambers & Partners as a “rising star” in the China market for his
“expertise in FCPA investigations and enforcement matters” and selected by China Law &
Practice as a finalist for its upcoming 2018 Rising Star of the year award. Xiao is a native
speaker of Mandarin and fluent in English.
