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Professional Experience in International Commercial Arbitration (Experience as Chairman / Sole Arbitrator / Co-Arbitrator / Party Representative)

Jessica Zhao has been working for China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) Beijing Headquarter and Shanghai Sub-Commission over ten years until she joined DLA Piper Shanghai Office. Jessica was the Deputy Secretary General of CIETAC Shanghai Sub-Commission. In 2004, Jessica was qualified as PRC arbitrator under the PRC Arbitration Law with over eight years of experience in arbitration and was listed as arbitrator of CIETAC. In the same year, Jessica was admitted as a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). During the period of working for CIETAC, Jessica has been involved in resolving around 300 international or domestic commercial disputes, either acting as the case manager or as the Sole / Co / Chair arbitrator. In DLA Piper, Jessica advised the clients on CIETAC and other institutional arbitration cases. Jessica has the experience of using multiple international arbitration rules to resolve disputes, such as UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, ICC Arbitration Rules, Stockholm Arbitration Rules, GAFTA Rules, etc..

Professional Experience in China related Matters

Due to the work experience in CIETAC and DLA Piper Shanghai, Jessica has sufficient experience in resolving China-related international disputes. Most of the cases Jessica has handled were related to a Chinese party or the disputes took place in China or the contracts were governed by the PRC Law.

Professional Experience in Certain Industries

The international arbitration cases or disputes that Jessica has resolved or advised clients were related to the following industries: joint-venture, international trade, aviation, environment protection, corporate financing, construction and project financing, manufacture, IP infringement and etc.

Education

Jessica graduated from Nanjing University with both B. S. of Environmental Science and Engineering and Bachelor Degree of Law. Then she received L.L.M from Beasley School of Law, Temple University in Philadelphia, U.S.

Further Special Information  

Jessica has the experience of using multiple international arbitration rules to resolve disputes, such as UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, ICC Arbitration Rules, Stockholm Arbitration Rules, GAFTA Rules, etc.. Jessica is keeping good relationship with CIETAC and other local arbitration bodies as well as local governments. Besides arbitration / dispute resolution, Jessica also has a wide range of practical experience. Jessica has advised clients in various large and mid-sized Initial Public Offering (IPO) projects and Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deals.

Publications

Books:

Author, the Paraphrase and Guide to CIETAC Arbitration Rules, 2006.
Co-author, the Collection and Analysis of Decisions on Jurisdiction of CIETAC, 2004
Co-author, the Collection of CIETAC Arbitration Awards, 2004

Articles:

The Enforcement of a CIETAC Award in U. S., China Arbitration and Law, 2002
Using Multiple Arbitration Rules in China, China International Commerce, 2004
Property Preservation in U. S under CIETAC Procedures, Arbitration and Judicature in China, 2004

And there're several other articles on arbitration written by Jessica were published on China Daily, Arbitration and Law, Arbitration and Judicature in China and etc.

Memberships

Arbitrator of CIETAC
Member of China Arbitration Law Academic Association
Member of CIArb