Most of the firm's attorneys and paralegals have graduate degrees from various well-known law schools in China or abroad. All have thorough knowledge of PRC law, as well as practical working experience, with most also having foreign legal training as well. It is this experience with various legal and business systems that has led to Duan & Duan's reputation as the top firm for transnational legal services.

Duan & Duan always strives to go above and beyond legal analysis for clients, and focuses on creating viable solutions and alternatives to solve practical problems. This level of dedication and professionalism is reflected in the many awards and achievements of the firm's members. The firm's attorneys are core members in Shanghai's and China's business circles, are legal advisers to a number of multi-national companies, and are independent directors of well-known publicly-traded companies. Further, some of Duan & Duan's senior partners and attorneys have been designated as legal counsel for various levels of PRC government. Some also serve as arbitrators for the International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission of China and the Arbitration Commission of Shanghai.

Duan & Duan follows an internationally-recognized partnership system. This method of management is not only appreciated by domestic and foreign clients, it is the key to what makes Duan & Duan a successful international law firm.

Supervising Attorney System. The output and achievement of any attorney is evaluated through their work charged by the time. Partners or senior attorneys are responsible for supervising all cases and projects. This helps assure consistency and quality in legal service.

Teamwork Spirit. Under the partnership system, all cases and projects are handled as a team, which allows Duan & Duan to utilize the most appropriate specialist for each aspect of a case. This provides comprehensive legal services for larger international clients or projects, and does so in the most efficient and economical manner.

Conflicts of Interest Evasion System. Duan & Duan pre-checks parties for conflict-of-interest on any proposed case or project. This assures equity and responsibility for clients and follows international standards.

Based on this system, Duan & Duan has evolved into a law firm capable of rendering full range legal services through a well-maintained wide international cooperative network, which can provide the finest and most cost-effective legal service for both domestic and foreign clients at any time and any place. Duan & Duan's attorneys can conduct business in a variety of languages, including English, French and Japanese, among others. Foreign languages and cultures do not hinder the firm in its provision of quality legal services to its clients.