On January 21, Shi Bin, founder and director of Shanghai Runshen Law Firm, along with Executive Director Yu Shendong and Administrative Manager Wan Lingwei, paid a visit to Xinglai Law Firm in Beijing for an exchange and tour. They were warmly welcomed by Zhao Yunheng, founding partner of Xinglai Law Firm; Cheng Xiaolu, chair of the partners’ meeting; Wang Jun, director; Wang Weining, deputy director; and Du Jiahong, director of the Corporate Affairs Center. The Xinglai team accompanied them on a tour of the firm’s new office and held a roundtable discussion and exchange.

This visit marks another high-level exchange between the two firms, following a previous visit by the management of Xinglai Law Firm to Runshen Law Firm. During the symposium, the two law firms engaged in an in-depth discussion on topics including core development goals, specialized strengths, management experience, service innovation, and prospects for future cooperation.

Xinglai is a law firm specializing in providing one-stop solutions to complex legal challenges involving criminal, civil, and administrative matters related to businesses. With criminal defense as its core service, the firm actively expands into the areas of civil and commercial dispute resolution and corporate compliance services, particularly continuing to explore and innovate in emerging fields such as electronic data. Relying on its team of highly skilled lawyers and a precise market positioning, Xinglai Law Firm has established a unique competitive edge in the legal market.

Runshen Law Firm has been deeply rooted in regional legal services for over three decades, distinguished by its commitment to "focusing on grassroots-level work and serving the people's livelihoods." The firm’s practice spans various areas, including government legal advisory services, corporate support for industrial parks, and litigation related to matters of public concern. It has already provided legal services to nearly a hundred leading enterprises in industrial parks. In addition, Runshen Law Firm actively fulfills its social responsibilities by conducting public legal education initiatives and offering legal aid services, thereby earning widespread public trust.

In terms of law firm management and lawyer development, both sides shared their respective successful experiences and models. Xinglai Law Firm places great emphasis on enhancing lawyers’ professional competence and overall qualities by establishing a systematic training and exchange mechanism, thereby continuously optimizing its team structure. At the same time, it has also put in place an effective incentive system to fully unleash lawyers’ innovative vitality. Runshen Law Firm, on the other hand, stresses teamwork and cultural development, striving to create a harmonious and proactive working environment that strengthens the organization’s cohesion. Both firms unanimously agree that a scientific and efficient management system is a crucial foundation for the steady development of law firms.

Through in-depth exchanges, both sides further clarified that professional services are the cornerstone for a law firm’s establishment and sustainable development. Runshen Law Firm will continue to leverage its regional service strengths and comprehensive business advantages, while Xinglai Law Firm will remain focused on complex, interdisciplinary fields and cutting-edge business innovations. In the future, the two firms will not only maintain regular communication and deepen their expertise in their respective areas of practice but also actively explore multi-dimensional collaboration models—including business cooperation and knowledge sharing—to jointly promote high-quality development in the legal services industry. This exchange has deepened mutual understanding between the two firms and laid a solid foundation for future pragmatic cooperation. The exchanges and interactions between law firms in Beijing and Shanghai also reflect an industry trend toward open collaboration and joint development among cross-regional legal service providers, injecting fresh vitality into the building of the rule of law and innovation in professional services.

Edited and typeset by: Wang Xin

Review: Management Committee