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If any everlasting cause should start from 30 years, Fujian Tianheng United Law Firm (hereinafter referred to as "Tianheng") is also at a new starting point.
As one of the first batch of innovative law firms in China in 1993, Tianheng has gone through 30 years of laying the foundation and practicing internal skills, and currently has more than 450 lawyers. Spanning the turn of the century, Tianheng has become a leader in Fujian's legal service market, ranking first among law firms in Fujian Province in terms of business revenue for more than 20 consecutive years, and is also one of the top 100 law firms in China.
Over the past 30 years, with the goal of "being realistic idealists", Tianheng has gathered a group of like-minded people who agree with "Tianheng feelings". When "our Tianheng" enters the year of establishment, how to better go to the distance has become a serious problem for every Tianheng person.
A drop of water will never dry up until it is put into the sea, and a law firm must establish a more open ecology in order to have the power of sustainable innovation and development. On the occasion of the thirtieth birthday, Tianheng people used a high-level forum to present a wonderful and grand feast of speculation for the birthday.
On December 23, 2023, it was undertaken by Fujian Tianheng United Law Firm"Forum on 'Innovation, Promotion, Cooperation and Inclusion' Innovative Lawyer Services to Help the High-quality Development of the Industry".It was held in Xiamen. Focusing on how to promote the innovation and development of lawyer industry services and promote the high-quality development of the industry, more than 500 guests from industry peers and experts from all walks of life from all over the country jointly shared the close integration of lawyer services and industrial development, contributing wisdom and strength to the high-quality development of the industry.
The holding of this forum fully reflects the model of regional coordinated development, and is jointly sponsored by five lawyer associations, including Xiamen Lawyers Association, Quanzhou Lawyers Association, Zhangzhou Lawyers Association, Longyan Lawyers Association, and Sanming Lawyers Association. Co-organized and supported by the Working Committee for Industry Development and Regional Coordinated Development of Xiamen Lawyers Association, the Maritime Silk Road Legal Working Committee of Xiamen Lawyers Association, the Industrial Development and Corporate Lawyers Working Committee of Xiamen Lawyers Association, the Bankruptcy and Reorganization Professional Committee of Xiamen Lawyers Association, and the Foreign-related Professional Committee of Xiamen Lawyers Association.
A big stage for new opportunities
The new responsibilities of lawyers in the new economic situation
The development of law firms in China is closely related to social and economic development. Since the reform and opening up, Fujian, as one of the provinces with the strongest economic development, has brought huge opportunities for the development of the legal profession. As the birthplace of "Digital China", the core area of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, and the National Ecological Civilization Pilot Zone, Fujian has given full play to its own advantages in transformation and upgrading, and innovators in the legal service market can feel the opportunities of the times.
Tianheng is one of the innovative lawyer service forces.
In the 30 years of development, the founding team has transformed from a university teacher to an entrepreneurial law firm, and has experienced the road of innovation and development from "scholarly rebuke" to "scientific development and service to society". From the beginning of the establishment of the firm, Tianheng has attached great importance to the management of the law firm and governed the law firm with a system, and its management system once became a model model of the lawyer industry in Xiamen. Innovation is the driving force for the development of Tianheng. Over the past 30 years, Tianheng has maintained continuous innovation in mechanism, business and party building. For example, Tianheng pioneered the "assistant system" for lawyers in Fujian Province, and provided a steady stream of talents for the development and growth of the firm through hand-in-hand preachingIn 1997, Tianheng took the lead in piloting the company system to promote the rapid development of the firmTianheng implements integrated management, which improves the quality of management and reduces the risk of law firmsTianheng is the first law firm in Fujian Province to apply for change to a "special general partnership".
Sun Weixing, Honorary President of Xiamen Lawyers Association and Director of Fujian Tianheng United Law Firm.
Sun Weixing, Honorary President of Xiamen Lawyers Association and Director of Fujian Tianheng United Law Firm. In his speech, he said that with the changes of the times and market demand, lawyers need to keep pace with the times, constantly innovate service models, and promote the high-quality development of the industry. He hopes that this forum can provide useful inspiration for fellow lawyers and stimulate new thinking and innovation.
The development of Tianheng has won praise from the industry, and the topics raised by Tianheng have also aroused strong resonance.
Ding Xianzhi, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Justice.
Ding Xianzhi, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Justice. In his speech, he said that Xiamen, as a representative city of export-oriented economy, has provided new opportunities and a broader stage for the lawyer industry under the promotion of the "Belt and Road" development initiative. With the advancement of the modernization of social governance and the establishment of multiple dispute resolution mechanisms, the legal profession is also facing unprecedented challenges. In this great change unseen in a century, it is necessary to keep up with the pace of economic and industrial development of the times and improve the ability of lawyers to serve the industry under the new economic situation, which is not only a huge challenge, but also a rare opportunity.
Lin Yan, vice president of Fujian Lawyers Association.
Lin Yan, vice president of Fujian Lawyers Association. He spoke highly of the theoretical, timeliness and practicality of this forum, and expressed ardent expectations for the high-quality development of the lawyer industry. The lawyer industry should always adhere to the overall situation of the service center, continuously improve professional capabilities and realize the unity of knowledge and action, so as to show new achievements in promoting high-quality economic development and show new responsibilities on the new journey of rule of law construction.
Exploration & Insight
Changes and changes in the industry in the new era
Focusing on the current situation and trend of industry development, the keynote speech session of this forum set up three themes: "Lawyer Services Help Industrial Development", "Building Harmonious Labor Relations under the New Economic Situation", and "Challenges Faced by Legal Services under the Wave of Artificial Intelligence". The link consists of:Wang Guiying, President of Xiamen Lawyers AssociationPreside.
Wang Guiying, President of Xiamen Lawyers Association
Wang Jinxi, professor and doctoral supervisor of China University of Political Science and Law.
Wang Jinxi, professor and doctoral supervisor of China University of Political Science and Law. around"Lawyer services help the development of the industry".The theme is in-depth presentation. He pointed out that the modern legal service industry, represented by lawyers, is an important guarantee for the construction of a modern industrial system, especially in optimizing the business environment and providing intellectual property protection. However, at present, lawyer services are facing problems such as insufficient supply capacity and homogeneity of legal education, and it is urgent to improve the overall quality of the industry and adapt to the needs of the new era through the modernization and innovation of service concepts, contents, methods, standards and fields.
Zhang Zhaodong, Director and Senior Partner of Labor &HR Legal Affairs Department of Fujian Tianheng United Law Firm, Associate Professor and Master's Tutor of Huaqiao University Law School.
Zhang Zhaodong, Director and Senior Partner of Labor &HR Legal Affairs Department of Fujian Tianheng United Law Firm, Associate Professor and Master's Tutor of Huaqiao University Law School. In"Building harmonious labor relations under the new situation".In his keynote speech, he pointed out that harmonious labor relations are the link to ensure high-quality employment for workers and help the development of enterprises. Focusing on the six key words of "new situation, new economy, new business format, strong compliance, Civil Code, and new youth", he deeply learned how to think about and solve new legal issues in the field of labor management.
The founder of Angel Chang Jinguang.
The founder of Angel Chang Jinguang. Just"Challenges in Legal Services under the Wave of Artificial Intelligence".This theme was shared from three levels: "The Development Trend and Impact of AI" at the macro level, "The Transformative Impact of AI on the Legal Service Industry" at the mesolevel, and "How Legal Practitioners Can Adapt to and Cope with the AI Era" at the micro level. In particular, he pointed out that we should not underestimate the capabilities of AI, but we should not underestimate the capabilities of people, who are the spirits of all things and have unlimited creativity and possibilities.
Three parallel sub-forums
Practical Dialogue Ideas are stirring
Three parallel sub-forums were held in the afternoon, focusing on the three themes of "What kind of external lawyers do enterprises expect", "bankruptcy reorganization and liquidation" and "'Belt and Road' legal service forum".
Sub-forum 1
In-house counsel and outside counsel need to resonate at the same frequency
At present, the channels and content of social information supply are very sufficient, but in the legal professional community, information symmetry has not been fully realized, and the state of information silos has not been eliminated.
Sub-forum 1"What kind of outside lawyer does a company expect?"As the theme, the legal director and general manager of the legal department of the world's top 500 companies, as well as senior lawyers in the field of domestic foreign-related legal services were invited. Chen Jidong, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Xiamen Lawyers Association and Partner of Fujian Yuanda Law FirmChaired the forum.
Chen Jidong, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Xiamen Lawyers Association and Partner of Fujian Yuanda Law Firm
Chen Jidong pointed out that due to the different roles and division of labor between lawyers and in-house counsel, there is still a problem of information asymmetry within the legal community, but everyone's goal is the same: lawyers can better understand enterprises, corporate counsel and external lawyers can better cooperate, and the two sides can achieve the same frequency resonance to better promote communication and cooperation.
Bai Xiaokang, Legal Director of Lenovo Group.
Bai Xiaokang, Legal Director of Lenovo Group. Against"The Changing and Unchanged Legal Profession (The Revolving Door of Legal Affairs and Lawyers)".Taking Lenovo as an example, it reveals the characteristics of legal work that excellent companies must have. He emphasized that with the deepening needs of clients and the strengthening of the trend of internationalization, the legal industry is facing unprecedented challenges. In the future, internationalization will inevitably become an inevitable trend in the development of the legal industry, and talent mobility will become a key factor in this process.
Chen Yifu, senior legal director of Xiaomi.
Chen Yifu, senior legal director of Xiaomi. With rich work experience and multi-dimensional work experience, he shared his right in his speech"Changing Trends in the Demand for Corporate Legal Services".Insights. Using Xiaomi as an example, he shared how in-house legal organizations of new economy companies should carry out strategic planning and positioning, innovate systems, and shared his unique insights on building relationships with customers and effectively delivering value.
Zhang Jianping, vice president of Xiamen Lawyers Association and director of Shanghai Duan and Duan (Xiamen) Law Firm.
Zhang Jianping, vice president of Xiamen Lawyers Association and director of Shanghai Duan and Duan (Xiamen) Law Firm. AgainstHow can lawyers communicate and cooperate effectively with in-house counsel".The theme details the core strengths of in-house counsel and lawyers, as well as the difficulties and challenges they face. He pointed out that in the relationship between in-house counsel and lawyers, whether it is externally led, internally led or compromised needs to be decided according to specific practices, which is closely related to the company's own scale, development stage, industry characteristics, professional threshold, budget expenditure and other factors. Legal counsel and lawyers are a two-way choice, and only by enhancing trust and making up for each other's shortcomings can we achieve win-win cooperation.
Li Yupeng, general manager of the legal department of Xiamen C&D Group.
Li Yupeng, general manager of the legal department of Xiamen C&D Group. Justhow can legal services better support the development of enterprises".Summarizing his experience in the past few years as a legal counsel, he emphasized the importance of regularly organizing personnel training and practical training, knowledge sharing and management, and digitizing legal services.
He Wei, President of Longyan Lawyers Association and Director of Fujian Yanfeng Law Firm.
He Wei, President of Longyan Lawyers Association and Director of Fujian Yanfeng Law Firm. In the comments, the main points of the speeches of the four guests were sorted out, and it was believed that these speeches were full of dry goods, and everyone benefited a lot, which produced useful thinking and inspiration.
Huang Wenting, Legal Director of ANTA.
In the roundtable dialogue session,The guest speaker and Huang Wenting, General Director of Legal Affairs of ANTA, gave an in-depth discussion on the responsibility of external lawyers. From their respective perspectives and different work experiences, the panelists expressed a common understanding that the partnership between companies and lawyers is back-to-back, shoulder-to-shoulder. This partnership is not simply results-oriented, but also an ongoing process. In addition, the guests also shared their professional beliefs. Their love for their profession, their sense of accomplishment in their work, and their pursuit of justice are their core motivation and values as lawyers or in-house counsel.
Sub-forum 1: Roundtable dialogue.
Sub-forum 2
Refocus on enterprise bankruptcy liquidation and reorganization
In recent years, as the global economy as a whole is in a downward trend, all kinds of market players have suffered a huge impact, and the bankruptcy liquidation and reorganization of enterprises have attracted much attention. Since its implementation in 2007, China's Bankruptcy Law has played an important role in the bankruptcy liquidation and reorganization of enterprisesHowever, after years of practice, the law is also facing the problem of revision. In this context, it is of great practical significance to re-examine the issue of bankruptcy.
Sub-forum 2"Bankruptcy Reorganization and Liquidation".as the theme, byDu Guochang, vice president of Longyan Lawyers Association, director and senior partner of Fujian Tianheng United (Longyan) Law FirmPreside.
Du Guochang, vice president of Longyan Lawyers Association, director and senior partner of Fujian Tianheng United (Longyan) Law Firm
Zhang Chao, Vice President of the Liquidation and Bankruptcy Division of Xiamen Intermediate People's Court.
Zhang Chao, Vice President of the Liquidation and Bankruptcy Division of Xiamen Intermediate People's Court. around"Xiamen Bankruptcy Court's '123 Project' Promotes New Development of Bankruptcy Trial".The excellent experience of Xiamen Intermediate People's Court in bankruptcy trial management was shared. "1" refers to a system, i.e., an intelligent assistance system for bankruptcy cases. "2" refers to two brands, namely the country's first bankruptcy center and the Xiamen International Bankruptcy Law Research Center. "3" refers to three key points, namely, deepening and promoting the government-court linkage mechanism in the bankruptcy field and improving the level of legalization of bankruptcy handling;Implement a fast-track trial mechanism for summary bankruptcy cases to reduce bankruptcy costs;Strengthen the cultivation and supervision of bankruptcy administrators and prevent work risks. By relying on "one system", building "two brands" and focusing on "three key points", the Xiamen Intermediate People's Court has given full play to the efficiency of adjudication and provided a strong judicial service guarantee for promoting high-quality development and creating a market-oriented and law-based business environment.
Bai Weibing, director of the bankruptcy department and senior partner of Fujian Tianheng United Law Firm.
Bai Weibing, director of the bankruptcy department and senior partner of Fujian Tianheng United Law Firm. Just"Several Issues in the Reorganization of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Their Countermeasures".topic to share. He pointed out that at present, small and medium-sized enterprises are facing challenges such as low enthusiasm, difficulty and low success rate in reorganization, and in order to solve these problems, they can be dealt with by improving judicial interpretations, establishing a professional review mechanism, quantifying the reorganization plan and constructing a profit model analysis.
King & Wood Mallesons partner, Yuhan Shen.
King & Wood Mallesons partner, Yuhan Shen. Against"New Trends, New Challenges and New Opportunities for Listed Companies to Restructuring Their Business".Theme for sharing. She said that at present, the pre-verification caliber of the regulatory authorities has become more stringent, and the difficulty of reporting the reorganization of listed companies is also increasing, which may bring some pain in the short term. However, with the gradual improvement of information disclosure rules, the practice and system of listed company reorganization will also be developed, which will help optimize the allocation of resources. In this context, those listed companies with core competitiveness, high-quality assets, and real restructuring value but temporarily facing liquidity problems or debt crises will have the opportunity to emerge and receive effective bailouts.
Chen Yonghui, vice president of Xiamen Lawyers Association, president of Xiamen Bankruptcy Management Association, and director of Fujian Yinghe Law Firm.
Chen Yonghui, vice president of Xiamen Lawyers Association, president of Xiamen Bankruptcy Management Association, and director of Fujian Yinghe Law Firm. Three key words were summarized in the review:Challenges, responsibilities and safeguards. He expects that the further revision of the Bankruptcy Law in 2024 will bring more institutional guarantees in the legal sense, and also looks forward to the bankruptcy legal service in Xiamen getting better and better in the future.
Deng Xinqin, Director of the Fifth Business Division of Huarong Property Fujian Branch.
In the roundtable dialogue,Deng Xinqin, Director of the Fifth Business Division of Huarong Property Fujian Branch, and the guest speaker further discussed the relevant issues in bankruptcy reorganization and liquidation. Combined with specific examples, Bai Weibing gave a detailed introduction to the tax claims in the draft enterprise bankruptcy reorganization planShen Yuhan shared how to handle the reorganization of listed companies in the short cycle of "6+3";Deng Xinqin talked about the identification of the nature of public welfare bonds and the issue of guarantee measures, and pointed out that finding a professional company can cooperate with the asset management company to make more accurate industry judgmentsChen Yonghui shared how to build the bankruptcy administrator team from the perspective of the bankruptcy administrator association.
Sub-forum 2: Roundtable Dialogue.
Sub-forum 3
The participation of legal professionals in the Belt and Road Initiative is indispensable
Chinese enterprises are "going global", and legal services have become one of the important ways to communicate. Carry out foreign exchanges and exchanges through legal language, and promote political mutual trust, economic integration, and cultural exchange. To do all this well, the participation of legal professionals is indispensable. Sub-forum 3 focus"Belt and Road Legal Services Forum"., byWang Liping, associate professor of the Law Teaching and Research Department of the Party School of the Fujian Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China and part-time lawyer of Fujian Tianheng United (Fuzhou) Law FirmPreside.
Wang Liping, associate professor of the Law Teaching and Research Department of the Party School of the Fujian Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China and part-time lawyer of Fujian Tianheng United (Fuzhou) Law Firm
Lin Xiuqin, Professor of Xiamen University Law School and Dean of the Intellectual Property Research Institute of Xiamen University.
Lin Xiuqin, Professor of Xiamen University Law School and Dean of the Intellectual Property Research Institute of Xiamen University. Against"Intellectual Property Issues in the Belt and Road".Remark. She pointed out that from a macro perspective, innovation-driven is the cornerstone of the Belt and Road Initiative and the key to sustainable development. China should vigorously promote innovation-driven development and put the Belt and Road Initiative on the path of sustainable development. At the micro level, as providers of international IP legal services, lawyers play an important role in promoting the protection and use of IP. Using the RCEP as a model, the establishment of more flexible, fair and reasonable intellectual property rules will help enhance China's status and influence in the international intellectual property field.
Chen Tao, Senior Director of Post-Warranty Claims Recovery Division, Xiamen Branch, China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation.
Chen Tao, Senior Director of Post-Warranty Claims Recovery Division, Xiamen Branch, China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation. Through a detailed interpretation of three practical cases, for:"Credit Risks Faced by Enterprises Going Global and Their Responses".It provides advice on how to beware of third-party fraud and hackers, and points out that insurance is an important way to enhance your protection.
Chen Chuan, deputy director of Fujian Tianheng United Law Firm.
Chen Chuan, deputy director of Fujian Tianheng United Law Firm. Just"Overseas Compliance of Foreign Economic and Trade Enterprises in the Context of the Belt and Road Initiative".topic to share. He believes that domestic compliance needs to be further extended to overseas compliance, especially in order to cooperate with the country's "One Belt, One Road" initiative, more enterprises will go abroad and explore a broad market. Lawyers can find greater room for career development in the direction of the "Belt and Road" through legal services.
Xu Yongdong, director of Fujian Tuowei Law Firm.
Xu Yongdong, director of Fujian Tuowei Law Firm. Against"Legal Guarantee for Overseas Investment of Chinese Enterprises".Share your topic. He pointed out that it is particularly important to establish a new pattern of protecting overseas interests, integrating resources, and opening up markets, and it is necessary to strengthen exchanges with overseas countries.
Wang Weidong, vice president of Quanzhou Lawyers Association and chairman of the partner meeting of Fujian Tianheng United (Quanzhou) Law Firm.
Wang Weidong, vice president of Quanzhou Lawyers Association and chairman of the partner meeting of Fujian Tianheng United (Quanzhou) Law Firm. In the comments, he said that "the outside world is very exciting", and the field of intellectual property requires the majority of peers to dare to explore, continue to explore, and actively invest more energy and resources.
Sub-forum 3: Roundtable Dialogue.
In the roundtable dialogue session, the speakers further conducted in-depth discussions and exchanges on the difficulties of intellectual property protection and how enterprises can claim creditor's rights in the face of bankruptcy of overseas customers.
The ten-hour exchange allowed the guests to have a more comprehensive understanding of the new trends and needs of the legal service industryInnovating lawyer services and helping the high-quality development of the industry have also become a unanimous consensus. The three forums came to an end with warm applause, and also left valuable knowledge achievements for the innovation and high-quality development of the legal service industry.
Looking to the future
Now we are stepping forward from the beginning and setting sail for more than a hundred years
The 30th anniversary celebration of Tianheng was held on December 24. At the celebration site, Tianheng held an award ceremony and a 30th anniversary art show, and the exquisite talents and creative programs showed the unique "Tianheng feelings" and the culture of "being a realistic idealist".
As stated in the "Ten-Year Plan" formulated by Tianheng: "Tianheng Union will always be a platform for legal people, and we will not give up idealism, let alone the spirit of practice." In the next ten years, we will continue to reform, adhere to the right path of development, fulfill our social responsibilities, and make Tianheng United the most respected law firm in the region. ”
A hundred years of Tianheng has set sail, Tianheng will continue to be the original heart. Hundreds of boats compete for thousands of sails, bravely stand at the head of the tide and dare to be the first!I wish the spirit of Tianheng will always shine, the original intention will not change, and go all the way!