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JUNPEI REN

JUNPEI REN

montreal,QC

Summary

Academic and professional lawyer specializing in international litigation, arbitration, and international investment law. Prior to commencing doctoral research, I worked as a legal manager for a cryptocurrency platform and as an international litigation and arbitration lawyer for two years, gaining first-hand experience with transnational disputes and regulatory complexity.

I am currently a PhD researcher in international investment arbitration, with a problem-oriented and interdisciplinary research approach that connects public international law with political, economic, and cultural contexts. My academic interests focus on translating real-world disputes into normative legal analysis, and on understanding how international law operates across diverse legal systems and cultures.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Research assistant

McGill University
12.2022 - 12.2024
  • Researched arbitrability issues in mainland China and Hong Kong, contributing to understanding of regional legal complexities.
  • Reviewed literature and developed presentations on international arbitration, enhancing team knowledge and facilitating informed discussions.

Legal Manager

Pionex Inc.
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Drafted, revised, and negotiated service contracts, product contracts, partnership contracts, investment contracts, licensing contracts, and employment contracts.
  • Provided legal opinions to facilitate establishment of overseas branches.
  • Researched regulations on cryptocurrency in major jurisdictions to ensure compliance.
  • Drafted submissions and represented clients in labor law cases before courts.

Associate

East & Concord Partners
07.2020 - 03.2022
  • Conducted legal research, communicated with clients, prepared written submissions, and presented cases before tribunals or courts in international arbitration and litigation.
  • Cases include disputes on international sale of goods, shareholders' rights, leases, and intellectual property.
  • Served transnational corporations including Tishman Speyer, Estée Lauder, DXC Technology, General Electric, Coca-Cola, and Chalieco Trading Co., Ltd.

Legal Intern

Beijing Arbitration Center
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Assisted case manager in organizing arbitration procedures and drafted essential documents, including notice of arbitration, notice of hearing, and notice of constitution of arbitral tribunal.
  • Reviewed arbitral awards for consistency and accuracy, ensuring grammatical and factual precision.

Education

Ph.D. - International Law

McGill University
Montreal
06-2027

Master of Law - Civil Procedure Law

China University of Political Science And Law
Beijing, China
07-2020

Exchange Student - International Law

University of Lucerne
Lucerne, Switzerland
09-2019

Bachelor of Law -

China University of Political Science And Law
Beijing, China
07-2017

Skills

  • Chinese Bar Certificate
  • Legal research
  • International arbitration
  • Regulatory analysis
  • Contract drafting
  • Teaching assistance
  • English — Professional proficiency
  • Chinese (Mandarin) — Native
  • French — Upper-intermediate (CEFR B2)

Research Projects

  • Evidence Rules in International Arbitration, 2018, Professor Gefei Ji, China University of Political Science and Law, China

Investigated discovery rules in international arbitration, drawing comparisons with Chinese Evidence Law, The outcome constitutes an essential component of the report of China Law Society Program: Foreign-related High-end Legal Talent Training Program.

  • Chinese Belt and Road Policy and its influence on India, 2017, Professor Sanjeev P. Sahni, O.P. Jindal Global University, India

Analyzed primary sources, policy documents, and expert opinions to provide a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between the Belt and Road Policy and India's national interests; Explored potential challenges and opportunities arising from the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative; Offered valuable insights into the dynamic geopolitical dynamics of the region study.

  • Core Responsibility of Elevator Manufacturers, 2015-2016, Project Leader of the Chinese Innovation Program

Led a research team in the comprehensive exploration of core responsibilities within the elevator manufacturing industry; Collected relevant cases and policy documents to provide a comprehensive understanding of the allocation of responsibilities in elevator accidents; Provided the new solution that elevator manufacturers should be liable for the elevator accidents; The report was sent to the Chinese legislation department.

Timeline

Research assistant

McGill University
12.2022 - 12.2024

Legal Manager

Pionex Inc.
03.2022 - 11.2022

Associate

East & Concord Partners
07.2020 - 03.2022

Legal Intern

Beijing Arbitration Center
07.2016 - 12.2016

Ph.D. - International Law

McGill University

Master of Law - Civil Procedure Law

China University of Political Science And Law

Exchange Student - International Law

University of Lucerne

Bachelor of Law -

China University of Political Science And Law
JUNPEI REN