Hangtianxin Monthly Express | Training, lectures, and award highlights

01 Zhejiang Hangtianxin Law Firm assists Chinese companies in globalization, enhancing services through professional cross-border legal services and international exchanges

Zhejiang Hangtianxin Law Firm actively participates in the "Belt and Road" initiative, providing professional legal services for Chinese companies going global. Lawyer Cai Xinshuo participated in the Elite Lawyers Going Global Master Class hosted by "Legal Mr.", discussing the legal challenges and opportunities facing Chinese companies' globalization with legal elites. The firm's services cover cross-border investment, international trade dispute resolution, intellectual property protection, and localization support, aiming to help companies steadily go global. Through such activities, the law firm has not only broadened its international vision but also enhanced its ability to provide efficient services to clients. In the future, Hangtianxin will continue to strengthen domestic and international cooperation, build a broader legal service platform, and strive to protect the globalization process of Chinese companies.

02 Hangtianxin lawyers Wang Hongyao and Lou Yuguang receive provincial commendation for their dedication to the construction of a society governed by law

In the annual commendation of the Zhejiang Provincial Lawyers Association, many legal professionals were commended for their contributions to industry development and public welfare, among whom two lawyers from our firm, Wang Hongyao and Lou Yuguang, were included. This achievement demonstrates Hangtianxin Law Firm's commitment and efforts in promoting the construction of a society governed by law and improving the quality of legal services.

This honor is not only a recognition of the professional abilities and social responsibility of lawyers Wang Hongyao and Lou Yuguang, but also an encouragement to all members of Hangtianxin Law Firm. The firm encourages everyone to learn from role models, implement Xi Jinping's ideas on the rule of law and the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, strive to provide better legal services, and contribute to national goals such as high-quality development and the demonstration zone for common prosperity.

03 Canal Legal Education Program Sets Sail, Hangtianxin Lawyers Discuss Legal Risks and Countermeasures in the AI Era

The "Canal Legal Education Program" cruise legal education activity and the opening ceremony of the "Canal Enterprise Sailing" Academy, jointly organized by the Gongshu District Justice Bureau and Hushu Street, was officially launched on March 6, 2024, at the Xiangji Temple ancient wharf. As the first activity of the "Canal Enterprise Sailing" Academy, this activity aims to promote the optimization of the regional business environment through legal publicity and attracted many participants, including enterprise representatives and those in charge of party building and joint construction units.

Zhao Yu, a lawyer from Zhejiang Hangtianxin Law Firm, was invited to give a themed presentation on "Legal Risks for Enterprises in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Strategies for Protecting Business Operations" at the event, in-depth analysis of the legal challenges encountered by enterprises during intelligent transformation, and provided professional risk prevention and control suggestions. This sharing not only provided guidance for enterprises using AI tools but also demonstrated Hangtianxin Law Firm's continuous efforts in practicing social responsibility and promoting grassroots legal construction.

04 Hangtianxin Law Firm's Women's Federation Participates in Women's Day Legal Education Activities to Help Protect Women's Rights

In the "Rule of Law Zhejiang. Women in Action" Women's Day themed activity, Huang Xiaohua, the chairwoman of the Women's Federation of Hangtianxin Law Firm, and Yao Bingrong, a member of the committee, were invited to participate. They provided legal publicity and free legal consultation services to more than 200 staff members in the business community by compiling a "Legal Publicity Handbook on Marriage and Family" and using the form of "scenario-based comics + legal Q&A". This activity focused on hot issues such as property division and domestic violence rights protection, aiming to improve women's awareness and ability to protect their own rights.

The two lawyers not only distributed legal publicity brochures on site but also analyzed the blind spots of marriage law based on typical cases and provided customized suggestions on the protection of labor rights for women in the workplace, achieving the dual service effect of "legal consultation + risk warning". The Women's Federation of Hangtianxin Law Firm continues to explore a new model of "legal publicity + precise service". It plans to deepen women's rights protection services in the future through online micro-classes, public lectures, and other forms, in cooperation with the government, enterprises, and social organizations, striving to build a harmonious society governed by law, using the law as a shield to protect "her" power.

05 Hangtianxin Lawyer Li Zhixing Awarded "2024 Zhejiang Province Outstanding Public Interest Lawyer"

At the sixth (enlarged) meeting of the 11th board of directors of the Provincial Lawyers Association held on March 7, 2025, Li Zhixing, a lawyer from Hangtianxin Law Firm who supports Qinghai, was awarded the title of "2024 Zhejiang Province Outstanding Public Interest Lawyer" in recognition of his long-term dedication to social public welfare and promoting ethnic unity. Responding to the call of the Ministry of Justice, Hangtianxin Law Firm established a branch office in Henan County, Qinghai Province, to provide professional and convenient legal services to the local area, promoting the extension of legal services to county-level regions.

Li Zhixing's award reflects the high recognition of his work on the front line of grassroots legal services and demonstrates Hangtianxin Law Firm's firm determination in fulfilling its social responsibilities. In the future, Hangtianxin will continue to follow the "five hopes" for lawyers' work from the Party group of the Ministry of Justice, strive to provide more high-quality and professional, affordable legal services to the general public, and further practice its social responsibility and mission.

06 Hangtianxin Law Firm Holds "Analysis of Tax Practices in Bankruptcy Procedures" Sharing Session

On the afternoon of March 7, 2025, Zhejiang Hangtianxin Law Firm successfully held a special sharing session on "Analysis of Tax Practices in Bankruptcy Procedures" at its eighth-floor meeting room, lectured by Lawyer Hu Zheng. This sharing session, through case analysis and legal interpretation, in-depth explored key aspects such as the declaration and confirmation of tax credits in bankruptcy procedures, the order of repayment, and the handling of tax disputes, providing valuable practical guidance for participants.

Lawyer Hu Zheng, with his rich practical experience, detailed the practical operation points and solutions to common difficult problems involving taxes in bankruptcy procedures. The atmosphere at the sharing session was enthusiastic, and participants generally felt that they had gained a lot, believing that Lawyer Hu's explanation was not only profound in theory but also highly practical, and had important guiding significance for improving work levels in related fields. This sharing session not only promoted exchanges and learning within the industry but also made a positive contribution to promoting the standardization and professional development of tax practices in bankruptcy procedures.

07 Lawyer Zhu Xiulin Goes to Provincial People's Hospital to Conduct Women's Day Legal Knowledge Lecture

On March 7, 2025, to celebrate the 115th International Women's Day, Zhu Xiulin, deputy secretary of the Party branch and director of the Marriage and Family Committee of Zhejiang Hangtianxin Law Firm, and Guo Qi, head of the public interest legal service studio stationed at the Provincial People's Hospital, held a legal knowledge lecture on "Practical Interpretation of the Judicial Interpretation II of the Marriage and Family Chapter of the Civil Code" at Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital. The lecture aimed to analyze the legal issues related to marriage and family that are of general concern to society and provide professional answers.

Lawyer Zhu Xiulin detailed the handling of houses gifted in marriage, gifts that violate public order and good customs, and the determination of parents' contributions to their children's housing after marriage, and analyzed them with actual cases. She also provided detailed explanations on the effectiveness of one spouse transferring equity in their company and issues involving minor children in divorce disputes. Participants enthusiastically participated in the interaction, and the atmosphere on site was enthusiastic. The hospital highly recognized the successful holding of this lecture and hoped that there would be more similar opportunities in the future to meet the legal needs of employees. This activity not only paid tribute to women but also encouraged them to shine in their respective fields.

08 Hangtianxin Law Firm Holds Training Meeting on "Design and Risk Prevention of Employee Termination Systems for Employers"

On March 12, 2025, the Labor Department of Hangzhou Tianxin Law Firm held a firm-wide training session, presided over by the department director, Lawyer Mao Zhibin. Lawyer Hong Feng, the deputy director of the Labor Insurance Committee of the Gongshu District Lawyers Association, was specially invited as a lecturer. The training focused on the theme of "Employee Termination System Design and Risk Prevention," conducting in-depth discussions on hot issues such as termination of labor contracts, handling of rights and interests after resignation, and non-compete clauses. The aim was to enhance the professional abilities of all lawyers and trainee lawyers in the firm.

Lawyer Hong Feng used specific cases to analyze in detail legal issues such as termination of labor contracts due to absenteeism, calculation of commissions for high-salary employees after resignation, non-compete obligations for senior employees, and the issuance of resignation certificates. The session also discussed the nature of resignation/termination applications, the responsibility for termination without the stipulated notice, and objective circumstances for non-culpable termination. Lawyer Hong combined social hot topics and provided detailed explanations of the issues involved, answering legal questions of concern from participants on site. This training not only enhanced lawyers' professional knowledge but also promoted the development of the firm's labor law business, injecting new momentum into future work. The training atmosphere was enthusiastic, with active interaction from participants and significant results.

09 Hangzhou Tianxin Law Firm held an Intellectual Property Business Learning and Sharing Session

On March 25, 2025, the Intellectual Property Department of Hangzhou Tianxin Law Firm held its first-quarter business learning and sharing session of the year, aiming to explore the defense strategies of defendants in patent infringement disputes. This sharing session adopted a combination of online and offline methods to allow more members to participate in the learning. The meeting was presented by Lawyer Wang Run from the department, focusing on the main defense ideas and reasons for defendants in invention and utility model patent infringement disputes.

Lawyer Wang Run used specific cases to explain in detail the various defense directions for defendants in patent infringement disputes, and shared his practical experience in handling cases. The participating members actively participated in the discussion, and the atmosphere on site was lively. This sharing session not only provided valuable practical experience for handling similar cases but also promoted internal knowledge exchange and professional growth within the team, enhancing the team's ability to solve complex intellectual property problems. Through such learning and exchange activities, Hangzhou Tianxin Law Firm further consolidated its professional service level in the field of intellectual property.

10 Hangzhou Tianxin Law Firm held a practical sharing session on marriage and family cases

Against the backdrop of rapid socio-economic development, and to enhance lawyers' professional capabilities in handling complex marriage and family disputes, Zhejiang Hangzhou Tianxin Law Firm's Marriage, Family, and Wealth Inheritance Department held a sharing session on March 26, 2025, themed "Practical Exploration of Cases Where the Original Spouse Sues the "Third Party" for Return of Donated Property." This event was presented by Lawyer Liu Chengyu, deputy director of the department, with senior partner Lawyer Ye Qing in attendance. Numerous lawyers and assistants actively participated, jointly exploring hot legal issues in marriage and family cases.

Based on a strong theoretical foundation and rich practical experience, Lawyer Liu Chengyu explained in detail various aspects from the case filing grounds and basis for claims to the selection of litigation parties and evidence collection techniques, and analyzed solutions with actual cases. During the sharing session, participants actively interacted, the discussion was lively, and they engaged in in-depth exchanges regarding practical problems encountered during case handling. This sharing session not only enhanced everyone's understanding of marriage and family cases and their derivative litigation but also improved practical skills, contributing to more professional legal services. In the future, the department will continue to organize similar activities to continuously improve the team's professional capabilities and contribute to the rule of law.

11 Women's Federation Chair Huang Xiaohua went to Xiangfu Street to give a lecture on "Practical Interpretation of the Judicial Interpretation II of the Marriage Law"

12 Zhejiang Hangzhou Tianxin Law Firm was appointed as the vice-chairman unit of Zhejiang Provincial Zhejiang Merchants Investment Research Association

13 Hangzhou Tianxin Law Firm co-organized the Ninth Member Representative Conference of Zhejiang Provincial Chief Accountant Association; Director Yu Yuehai was invited to give a special sharing session on "How Corporate Executives Can Cope with New Issues in the Implementation of the Company Law"

At the Ninth Member Representative Conference of the Zhejiang Provincial Chief Accountant Association, Hangzhou Tianxin Law Firm actively practiced the concept of "empowering enterprises through law" through a special legal lecture. In the face of changes and challenges brought about by the implementation of the new Company Law, Lawyer Yu Yuehai conducted an in-depth interpretation of the relevant legal points and their impact on business operations, emphasizing the importance of improving compliance awareness and risk response capabilities. This lecture not only showcased the firm's professional advantages in commercial legal services but also reflected its commitment to optimizing the rule-of-law business environment, providing solid legal support for the stable development of enterprises.

Regarding specific problems arising during the implementation of the new Company Law, such as adjustments to key clauses such as shareholder capital contribution responsibilities and equity exercise rules, Lawyer Yu Yuehai conducted a detailed analysis using practical cases and put forward specific compliance suggestions. In particular, on hot issues such as data asset contributions and the accelerated maturity of shareholder capital contribution deadlines, he emphasized the importance of the legality of decision-making procedures and the transparency of information disclosure, providing practical operational guidance for corporate executives. The corporate managers attending the lecture expressed high recognition of the content, believing that it was of great value in guiding enterprises to conduct effective risk management in the new legal environment.