A specialist law firm providing bilingual legal services from central London. Specialists in litigation, commercial, criminal, and immigration law. https://duanduanuk.com en-gb 2026-04-26T00:00:00.000Z https://duanduanuk.com/enforcing-chinese-judgments-uk/ https://duanduanuk.com/enforcing-chinese-judgments-uk/ 2026-04-26T00:00:00.000Z A practical guide to enforcing a People's Republic of China court judgment in England and Wales. Covers the absence of a bilateral treaty with the PRC, the common-law rules of recognition, the leading English authority Hangzhou Jiudang Asset Management Co Ltd v Kei [2022] EWHC 3265 (Comm), the CPR Part 24 summary-judgment route, available defences (fraud, natural justice, public policy), the separate position of Hong Kong judgments under the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933, and the recognition of PRC arbitral awards under the New York Convention 1958. Written by Jackson Ng MCIArb, Partner & Barrister, Duan & Duan UK LLP. https://duanduanuk.com/ipo-due-diligence-uk-subsidiaries/ https://duanduanuk.com/ipo-due-diligence-uk-subsidiaries/ 2026-04-25T00:00:00.000Z A practical guide to UK-side English-law due diligence and legal opinions for IPOs by Chinese-headquartered groups. Covers the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE) Main Board (Chapter 3A sponsors regime, Chapter 8 qualifications, Chapter 18C specialist technology, Chapter 18A pre-revenue biotech), GEM, the Shanghai Stock Exchange Main Board and STAR Market post the 2023 registration-based reform, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange ChiNext Market, the Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE), the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) and the Taipei Exchange (TPEx). Sets out the standard scope of an English-law legal opinion on a UK operating subsidiary and the City of London Law Society and IBA/ABA opinion conventions. Written by Leon Chua, Partner, Duan & Duan UK LLP. https://duanduanuk.com/uk-visa-refused-chinese-applicants/ https://duanduanuk.com/uk-visa-refused-chinese-applicants/ 2026-04-25T00:00:00.000Z A practical guide to challenging a UK visa refusal. Covers the three available routes (appeal under section 82 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, administrative review under Appendix AR of the Immigration Rules, and judicial review), the section 3C leave regime, the £29,000 minimum income requirement under Appendix FM, the £18,600 transitional protection for pre-11 April 2024 applicants, the abolition of Cart/Eba judicial review under the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022, and the leading authorities R (Wang) v SSHD [2023] UKSC 21 and R (Balajigari) v SSHD [2019] EWCA Civ 673. Written by Leon Chua, Partner, Duan & Duan UK LLP. https://duanduanuk.com/standard-chartered-mortgage-enforcement-guidance/ https://duanduanuk.com/standard-chartered-mortgage-enforcement-guidance/ 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z Duan & Duan UK LLP is acting for a number of borrowers whose buy-to-let mortgages with Standard Chartered Bank have been terminated and over whose London properties Fixed Charge Receivers have been appointed. Guidance on what is happening, how we can help, and what affected borrowers should do. https://duanduanuk.com/sra-regulated-immigration/ https://duanduanuk.com/sra-regulated-immigration/ 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z BBC investigation exposes unregulated immigration advisers fabricating claims. 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Expert guidance from Duan & Duan UK LLP. https://duanduanuk.com/freezing-orders-and-asset-recovery-in-england/ https://duanduanuk.com/freezing-orders-and-asset-recovery-in-england/ 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z A guide to freezing injunctions, worldwide freezing orders, and asset recovery in England and Wales. Expert advice from Duan & Duan UK LLP's dispute resolution team. https://duanduanuk.com/understanding-poca-proceeds-of-crime-investigations-uk/ https://duanduanuk.com/understanding-poca-proceeds-of-crime-investigations-uk/ 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z A practical guide to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) -€” account freezing orders, unexplained wealth orders, and confiscation. Expert advice from Duan & Duan UK LLP. https://duanduanuk.com/enforcing-chinese-court-judgments-in-england-and-wales/ https://duanduanuk.com/enforcing-chinese-court-judgments-in-england-and-wales/ 2026-04-04T00:00:00.000Z How to enforce a Chinese court judgment in England -€” recognition requirements, common law procedure, and practical considerations. Expert advice from Duan & Duan UK LLP. https://duanduanuk.com/skilled-worker-visa-refused-what-to-do-next/ https://duanduanuk.com/skilled-worker-visa-refused-what-to-do-next/ 2026-03-23T00:00:00.000Z Had your UK Skilled Worker visa refused? Partner and barrister Jackson Ng explains your three options - administrative review, reapplication, or appeal. https://duanduanuk.com/ranking/ https://duanduanuk.com/ranking/ 2025-07-06T00:00:00.000Z Learn how to find and instruct a solicitor in the UK as a Chinese resident. Understand SRA registration, legal costs, and specialist support. https://duanduanuk.com/leave-to-remain-2025/ https://duanduanuk.com/leave-to-remain-2025/ 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z Complete guide to UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) 2025. Eligibility, continuous residence, Life in the UK test, application process and common refusal reasons. https://duanduanuk.com/commercial-litigation-guide-cn/ https://duanduanuk.com/commercial-litigation-guide-cn/ 2024-12-27T00:00:00.000Z Comprehensive guide to commercial litigation in England & Wales: pre-action protocol, court procedures, CPR, disclosure, costs and enforcement of judgments. https://duanduanuk.com/cross-border-cn/ https://duanduanuk.com/cross-border-cn/ 2024-12-27T00:00:00.000Z Practical guide for individuals and businesses in cross-border disputes: English court jurisdiction, asset freezing orders, worldwide freezing injunctions, and overseas enforcement. https://duanduanuk.com/cross-border-litigation-in-england-wales-how-duan-duan-uk-assists-individuals-and-businesses/ https://duanduanuk.com/cross-border-litigation-in-england-wales-how-duan-duan-uk-assists-individuals-and-businesses/ 2024-12-27T00:00:00.000Z Guide to cross-border litigation in England & Wales: jurisdiction, service out, choice of law, enforcement of foreign judgments, and specialist legal support. https://duanduanuk.com/corporate-video/ https://duanduanuk.com/corporate-video/ 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z Duan & Duan UK Corporate Introduction Video - Legal insights from Duan & Duan UK LLP. https://duanduanuk.com/dbs-criminal-record/ https://duanduanuk.com/dbs-criminal-record/ 2024-01-29T00:00:00.000Z Learn about DBS checks in the UK: what they reveal, disclosure rules under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and how they affect employment in regulated sectors. https://duanduanuk.com/debt-uk-consequences/ https://duanduanuk.com/debt-uk-consequences/ 2024-01-29T00:00:00.000Z Explore debt enforcement in England and Wales: CCJs, bailiffs, charging orders, when imprisonment is possible, and practical steps for those facing debt recovery action. https://duanduanuk.com/partnership-business-risks/ https://duanduanuk.com/partnership-business-risks/ 2024-01-29T00:00:00.000Z Legal risks of business partnerships with friends in the UK: unlimited liability under Partnership Act 1890, shareholders agreements, directors' duties, and exit planning.