Li Rong – Expert Legal Consultant with 8 Years in Compliance
Senior Advisor
Professor Li 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. Li Rong has a strong background in international trade law and construction projects, with a focus on compliance, contract drafting, and dispute resolution. She also has advanced qualifications in law and linguistics and is skilled at handling complex legal and commercial negotiations.
Areas of practice:
Professor Li Rong has experience in many disciplines, such as:
- Corporate Governance
- Construction and International Compliance
- International Arbitration
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Regulatory Compliance
Professor Li Rong's outstanding achievements:
- Drafting and reviewing contracts for major infrastructure projects.
- Advising clients on UK and Middle Eastern jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
- Leading project finance and investment appraisal 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 and Kara Highway projects in Pakistan.
- Recognized for her legal expertise in complex international compliance issues.
- Leading compliance efforts for labor contracts and high-value housing projects in Algeria.
Projects Li Rong has worked on recently:
- Advised international clients on construction and compliance issues in the Middle East and African markets, focusing on large projects valued at over US$40 million.
- Leaded legal compliance efforts for a housing project in Algeria, managing labor contracts and construction litigation 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 and Quito Airport in Angola.
- Assisted multinational companies with compliance, regulatory issues, and legal disputes, utilizing her fluency in both Arabic and English to facilitate negotiations and drafting documents.
education :
Master of Laws (International Commercial Law)
- University of Exeter, UK
- Duration: September 2017 – November 2018
- GPA: 3.3/4.0, top 5% of class
- Specialization in British public offering law, investment under international law,
- project finance, mergers and acquisitions.
Bachelor of Arts (Arabic Language and Culture)
Xi’an International Studies University, China
- Duration: September 2008 – July 2012
- GPA: 3.3/4.0, top 5% of class
- Focus on Arab commercial politics and diplomacy, international trade, and negotiations.
- Arabic
- English
- Chinese
