Xu founded JXLaw with one clear goal in mind — to build an exceptional legal services firm dedicated to advising and guiding clients in navigating the complex world of derivatives. To its clients, JXLaw provides transactional services ranging from structuring to documentation to execution of derivatives and related transactions and platforms. Additionally, JXLaw offers in-depth regulatory advice, current market intelligence, and strategic guidance to support various business functions such as finance, treasury, risk management, private wealth management, prime brokerage, investment management, and asset management. For its lawyers and support staff, JXLaw provides a platform for engaging in highly sophisticated legal work within a supportive and nurturing environment that offers the flexibility of remote working and flexible hours. Xu, a trailblazer in her field, began her legal career at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in 2000 and subsequently founded and ran global derivatives practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and Paul Hastings LLP. Regarding her new venture, Xu states, "At JXLaw, we are deeply committed to building a home for happy clients and happy lawyers. We help our clients navigate and thrive in today's environment through rigorous and thoughtful legal representation rooted in integrity, clarity, and deep expertise. JXLaw is here to support and safeguard the growth and success of our clients and team members."


JXLaw is a boutique New York law firm specializing in derivatives transactions linked to equities, interest rates, currencies, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, as well as related securities and commodities laws and regulations.