Main Practice Areas
Major civil and commercial cases, major criminal-civil intersection cases, construction engineering contracts, investment and financing legal affairs and other non-litigation legal services.
◆ Receive honors：
1、Outstanding Young Lawyer of Sichuan Province (2018-2020)
2、Excellent Lawyer of Chengdu City (2011-2014)
3、Outstanding Young Lawyer of Jinniu District, Chengdu (2017)
◆ Work experience：
1、From 2013 to 2025, founded Sichuan Xingrong Law Firm and served as Director.
2、Since 2025, founded Beijing Dingyaohe Law Firm and served as Director.
◆ Educational background：
Bachelor of Laws, Sichuan University
Master of Laws, China University of Political Science and Law
◆ social activities：
1、Executive President of Beijing Sichuan Chamber of Commerce
2、Standing Vice President Unit of Beijing Chamber of Commerce, General Chamber of Commerce of Kaizhou District, Chongqing
3、Legal Expert of Sichuan Foreign-related Construction Project National Security Review Office
4、Deputy to the 8th People's Congress of Jinniu District, Chengdu
5、Member of the Legislative Affairs Committee, Jinniu District People's Congress, Chengdu
6、Vice President, Jinniu Branch of Chengdu Lawyers Association
7、Mediator of Sichuan Mediation Center, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
8、Director of Company Law Committee, Chengdu Lawyers Association
9、Interview Examiner for Trainee Lawyers Assessment, Chengdu Lawyers Association
10、Deputy Supervisor-General of the Board of Supervisors, Jinniu District New Social Stratum Association, Chengdu
11、Hearing Officer of Jinniu District People's Procuratorate, Chengdu
12、Employment and Entrepreneurship Mentor, Jinniu District Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security, Chengdu
13、Observer of "Maple-style People's Court", Jinniu District People's Court, Chengdu
14、Business Environment Observer, Jinniu District Government Service Administration and Administrative Approval Bureau, Chengdu
◆ Key Achievements：
Case 1: Battle of Breaking Deadlock in Criminal-Civil Intersection
——Extortion Case Arising from Construction Project Dispute (Innocence Defense)
Case ChallengesInvolving a huge amount of money, the client was reported for criminal liability by the opposing party via criminal procedures after the civil judgment took effect, and was placed under compulsory measures, trapped in a dilemma of intertwined civil and criminal disputes.
Lawyer's ActionsUpon taking the case, Attorney Chen Ligao pinpointed the core facts. Based on the res judicata effect of the effective civil judgment, he clearly distinguished civil breach of contract from criminal offense. By establishing solid evidence chains and conducting in-depth legal arguments, he effectively blocked improper criminal prosecution.
Case OutcomeThe procuratorial authority finally decided not to prosecute. The client was ruled innocent, with legitimate rights and interests protected and judicial justice upheld.
Field Tags: Criminal-civil Intersection / Innocence Defense / Rights Remedy
Case 2: Government Legal Affairs · Upholding Due Responsibilities
——Investment Promotion Contract Dispute against a District Government of Chengdu (Case Won)
Case ChallengesA Hong Kong-based group failed to meet operational targets after project introduction, constituting substantial breach of contract. This put massive government investment at risk of losses and undermined the authority of investment promotion work.
Lawyer's ActionsRepresenting the government in litigation, Attorney Chen Ligao claimed full refund of investment funds and subsidies from a legal perspective. Meanwhile, he made elaborate litigation arrangements to safeguard government credibility and secure state-owned assets.
Case OutcomeThe court fully upheld all claims. State-owned assets were successfully recovered, setting a sound precedent for standardized management and risk handling of government investment promotion projects.
Field Tags: Government Legal Counsel / Administrative Litigation / State-owned Assets Protection
Case 3: State-owned Assets Compliance · Steady Legal Escort
——Special Legal Service for Public Transfer of State-owned Assets of a District Government in Chengdu
Case ChallengesThe transfer of state-owned assets involves complicated procedures and high sensitivity, requiring full procedural compliance and effective prevention of social stability risks.
Lawyer's ActionsAttorney Chen Ligao provided full-process special legal services, leading the compilation of the Social Stability Risk Assessment Report and Public Transfer Feasibility Report. He conducted systematic risk analysis and feasibility demonstration to control all key compliance links throughout the whole process.
Case OutcomeIt ensured the smooth transfer, preservation and appreciation of state-owned assets in standardized disposal, achieving the unification of legal, political and social effects.
Field Tags: State-owned Assets Compliance / Risk Prevention and Control / Special Legal Services
Case 4: Construction Negotiation · Prioritizing Reconciliation
——PPP Project Contract Dispute over Innovation Base of a Science and Technology City (Settlement & Lawsuit Withdrawal)
Case ChallengesThe involved PPP project features huge value and complicated evidence. Both sides remained deadlocked. Judgment and enforcement would lead to lengthy proceedings and great uncertainties.
Lawyer's ActionsAttorney Chen Ligao sorted out and consolidated core evidence to gain negotiation advantages. During the first instance, he led multiple rounds of intensive negotiations on behalf of the client. Combining professional legal leverage and flexible commercial mediation, he found the balance of interests for both parties.
Case OutcomeA settlement and payment agreement was finally reached. The client withdrew the lawsuit successfully, maximizing commercial interests at the lowest cost.
Field Tags: Construction Engineering / PPP Projects / Commercial Negotiation
Case 5: State-owned Enterprise Creditor's Rights · Full Recovery of Outstanding Funds
——Creditor's Right Confirmation Dispute between a China Railway Bureau and a Development Company (Case Won)
Case ChallengesThe case lasted for a long time. The creditor's rights originated from multi-phase project settlements and complex fund deductions, making factual determination extremely difficult.
Lawyer's ActionsUpholding rigorous and prudent work style, Attorney Chen Ligao sorted out transaction backgrounds item by item, verified financial documents and engineering materials one by one, fully restored the whole formation process of creditor's rights and confirmed core factual basis.
Case OutcomeA large sum of receivables was successfully recovered for the central enterprise, effectively safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of state-owned enterprises, and demonstrating solid professional competence in handling complicated legacy issues.
Field Tags: Creditor's Rights and Liabilities / Central Enterprise Legal Services / Difficult and Complex Cases
