Leslie Zhang Weihua
Vice President and General Counsel of United Energy Group with extensive in‑house experience at major Chinese state-owned and private energy companies and a background in cross-border transactions and arbitration.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 46min
Re-release: In House Corporate Counsel Practice in China
Leslie Zhang Weihua, Vice President and General Counsel of United Energy Group, shares his extensive legal experience within both state-owned and private energy companies in China. He explores the procedural differences between these entities, highlighting the complexities SOEs face in decision-making. Leslie also discusses the expectations of Chinese clients for creative legal solutions, contrasts the training and expertise of Chinese and Western law firms, and emphasizes the role lawyers can play in improving U.S.-China relations amidst rising tensions.
Jan 4, 2024 • 46min
In House Corporate Counsel Practice in China
Leslie Zhang Weihua, VP and General Counsel of United Energy Group, discusses providing legal services for state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and private companies in China. He compares the differences in decision-making processes and priorities, the importance of understanding Chinese client expectations for Western lawyers, challenges faced by Western law firms in getting paid, and the expansion of Chinese law firms overseas.
