Li Rong
Senior consultant
Professor Lee Rong has extensive experience in international compliance, construction, and legal systems, specializing in FIDIC legal provisions and the judicial systems of the United Kingdom and the Middle East. She has a strong background in international trade law and construction projects, with a focus on compliance, contract drafting, and dispute resolution. Lee holds advanced qualifications in law and linguistics and is skilled at handling complex legal and commercial negotiations.
Areas of practice:
- Corporate Governance
- Construction and International Compliance
- International arbitration
- Drafting and negotiating contracts
- Regulatory Compliance
Recent experiences:
- Advising international clients on construction and compliance issues in the Middle East and African markets, focusing on large projects valued at over US$40 million.
- Leading legal compliance efforts for a housing project in Algeria, managing labor contracts and construction claims while ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws.
- Participated in the preparation and submission of tender materials for major infrastructure projects, including the Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway Project and Quito Airport in Angola.
- Assisting multinational companies with compliance issues, regulatory matters, and legal disputes, leveraging her fluency in Arabic and English to facilitate negotiations and document drafting. Outstanding Achievements
Outstanding Achievements:
- Drafting and reviewing contracts for major international infrastructure projects.
- Advising clients on UK and Middle Eastern legal systems, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
- Leading project financing and investment evaluation efforts for large-scale construction initiatives.
- Providing full support in FIDIC contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
- Contributing to the completion of the Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway Project and the Kara Expressway in Pakistan.
- Received recognition for her legal expertise in complex international compliance matters.
- Leading compliance efforts for labor contracts and high-value housing projects in Algeria.
education :
- LLM (International Commercial Law)
University of Exeter, UK
Period: September 2017 – November 2018 - GPA: 3.3/4.0, top 5% of class
- Specialising in UK takeover law, international investment law, project finance, and mergers and acquisitions.
- Bachelor of Arts (Arabic Language and Culture)
Xi’an International Studies University, China
Period: September 2008 – July 2012
- GPA: 3.3/4.0, top 5% of class
- Focus on Arab politics and diplomacy, international trade, and trade negotiations.
- Arabic
- English
- Chinese
