Welcome to Lawson Wright LLP
Your SRA-Regulated Solicitors in International Banking & Finance, Corporate and Commercial Law
Welcome to Lawson Wright LLP
Your SRA-Regulated Solicitors in International Banking & Finance, Corporate and Commercial Law
Regulated, Accredited & Trusted
Your Strategic Legal Partner in a Complex World
About Us
Lawson Wright LLP is a firm of solicitors authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), providing expert legal services in banking and finance, corporate law, commercial transactions, and cross-border matters.
Based in England and serving clients internationally, we advise financial institutions, multinational businesses, and law firms on complex legal issues governed by English law. Our solicitors are known for their ability to combine technical legal precision with commercial understanding, delivering strategic advice that supports business growth and manages legal risk across jurisdictions.
While we have strong capabilities in UK-China cross-border financing and investment matters, our experience extends to clients throughout Europe, Asia, and globally, ensuring seamless legal solutions that reflect both international standards and local regulatory requirements.
At Lawson Wright LLP, our focus is on clarity, compliance, and confidence—helping clients navigate high-stakes transactions with assurance and strategic advantage.
Asset Finance & Banking
✔ Structuring, drafting, and negotiating loan agreements & security documents
✔ Providing clear, enforceable legal opinions on finance and security matters
✔ Advising lenders and borrowers on complex financial transactions
Corporate & Commercial Law
✔ Supporting business growth, investments, and strategic partnerships
✔ Drafting and negotiating contracts, shareholder agreements, and governance structures
✔ Ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management
Meet Your Lawyer
Chengrong (Paul) Li
PARTNER & SOLICITOR
Expertise:
- Banking & Finance
- General Corporate & Commercial
- Cross-Border Dispute Resolution
As an English qualified solicitor born and grown up in China, Chengrong Li (aka Paul Li) has more than 20 years of working experience in both China and the UK, specialising in banking and finance work as well as handling outbound and inbound investments and general commercial related work from both non-contentious and contentious perspectives, in particular those involving Chinese elements.
Paul has worked in both the UK and China for some reputable international law firms (including a Magic Circle law firm in its head-quarter in London) and a world leading transportation bank. Paul has advised nearly all the Chinese financial institutions in the UK and numerous other leading international financial institutions and companies on their various types of cross-border transactions.
In addition, Paul has extensive experience in dealing with matters or cross-border disputes arising from or in connection with corporate/M&A, securitisation, financial and investment services, distressed assets and international trade, in particular those involving Chinese elements and ranging from various industries including aviation, shipping, real estate/construction, infrastructure and energy. Paul’s clients range from banks, leasing companies, corporations, organisations to governmental authorities in both China and the UK. Paul is a regular speaker at international conferences and seminars.
A Boutique Law Firm with a Global Outlook
SRA-Regulated
Specialist Cross-Border Knowledge
Industry-Leading Expertise
Fully authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
Industry-Leading Expertise
Specialist Cross-Border Knowledge
Industry-Leading Expertise
Led by Chengrong Li, a highly experienced solicitor with a track record at top-tier international law firms
Specialist Cross-Border Knowledge
Specialist Cross-Border Knowledge
Specialist Cross-Border Knowledge
Bridging the legal and business worlds between the UK, Europe, and China
Commitment-Driven & Service
Specialist Cross-Border Knowledge
Specialist Cross-Border Knowledge
Our commitment to excellence, compliance, and client satisfaction ensures that every legal challenge is met with precision, dedication, and unwavering professionalism.