Our Senior Team

Partner

Xuebin Li

With nearly 30 years of experience in financial crime compliance, cross-border legal affairs, and judicial cooperation, Xuebin has served 15 years at the UK Ministry of Justice and five years as a senior overseas legal advisor to Sinopec, where he was also selected as a member of its expert pool of legal specialists. He holds a PhD in Criminology from the UK, with doctoral research focused on money laundering, providing in-depth analysis of illicit asset concealment mechanisms and cultivating unique expertise in tracing criminal proceeds. Xuebin has taught law at BPP University Law School and the University of Cambridge, published multiple papers with leading international publishers, and delivered keynote speeches at major global conferences on economic crime. With extensive legal practice experience, he has successfully handled numerous complex contract disputes and notably guided a Chinese enterprise in recovering USD 10 million in assets through international arbitration.

Managing Director

Bo Xu

Bo has nearly 30 years of professional experience across government, education, investment, and international consultancy. Her previous roles include: Operations Director, Sun UK Consulting (Dubai), Founder and CEO, Sun UK Education (UK), Founder and CEO, SunUK Holdings (UK), Co-Founder, New Oriental London, Founder and CEO, BE Group (UK), specialising in energy investment, Lecturer in Law, BPP University Law School (UK), Senior Administrative Officer, UK Ministry of Justice, Founder and Director, Northeast China’s first internet company, Deputy Director, Shenyang Education Exchange Centre. She holds postgraduate degrees in macroeconomics and financial regulation, and is a registered auditor and certified network engineer.

Legal Team

Alex Harwood UK Solicitor, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

Alex Harwood is a UK solicitor with extensive experience leading complex, high-value transactions. Having practised at the world’s largest international law firm, he has acted on multi-billion-dollar corporate real estate acquisitions, international real estate financings, and large-scale data centre transactions. His practice spans the full real estate and finance spectrum, from cross-border corporate support to cutting-edge development and investment structures. Alex has advised institutional investors, private equity funds, financial institutions, and multinational corporates across a wide range of jurisdictions and sectors. Renowned for combining technical expertise with sharp commercial insight, he delivers seamless execution on complex deals while safeguarding his clients’ strategic objectives. His breadth of experience positions him among the leading practitioners in the market.

Matthew Morris Ashton UK Solicitor, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

Matthew Morris Ashton specialises in commercial real estate, advising clients on acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and development. He acts for a wide range of clients, including Chinese clients in the UK and overseas, and also brings experience across civil litigation, immigration, human rights, and estate planning.

Senior Management Team Co-ordinator

Lisa Mao LLM

Lisa has developed a broad range of experience across corporate, family, mental health, and compliance. Her background includes supporting cross-border transactions, assisting with high-profile compliance and asset recovery cases, and advising clients under the Mental Health Act. In her current role, she contributes to contract review, legal operations, and the coordination of client matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Honorary Senior Legal Advisors

Mr. Qihuai Zhang – Founder and Managing Director, Lan Peng Law Firm, China

Mr. Chenyang Hu – Managing Director, Jingshi Law Firm, Shanghai

Mr. Qingyun Zhang – Managing Director, Taihetai Law Firm, Hangzhou

Honorary Chinese Compliance Specialist

Mr. Ning Gu – Director of Compliance (Criminal Matters), Member of the Management Committee, Yingke Law Firm, Shenzhen

Honorary Asset Management Specialist

Ms. Chihon Lam – Prudential, Hong Kong