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重大合同未查验、常规声明遗漏 中伦律师事务所内控“瘸腿”再遭罚
Xin Hua Wang· 2025-10-14 02:53
Core Points - Zhong Lun Law Firm received a warning letter from the Ningxia Securities Regulatory Bureau due to issues in providing legal services for the initial public offering of Yinchuan Weili Transmission Technology Co., Ltd, including non-standard verification procedures and irregularities in the legal opinion letter [1][4][7] Group 1: Legal Issues - The warning letter highlighted that Zhong Lun failed to adequately verify the legality and validity of significant contracts and omitted standard declaration content in the legal opinion letter [4][6] - Specific deficiencies included missing original inquiry letters, incomplete responses, and lack of further verification measures for discrepancies found in inquiry letters [6][7] Group 2: Previous Incidents - In 2022, Zhong Lun faced public scrutiny for a significant error in a legal opinion letter where "temporary shareholders' meeting" was mistakenly written as "dead shareholders' meeting," raising concerns about the firm's execution quality and internal control [3][8] - The firm was previously penalized by the Shenzhen Securities Regulatory Bureau for similar issues, including serious textual errors in legal documents and incomplete witnessing of shareholder meetings [9] Group 3: Regulatory Response - The Ningxia Securities Regulatory Bureau mandated Zhong Lun to address the identified issues, improve internal control management, and submit a written rectification report within 30 days [7] - The firm is required to enhance the quality of its securities legal services following the regulatory measures imposed [7]
江苏(南京)涉外法律服务中心启用
Nan Jing Ri Bao· 2025-10-14 02:35
Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Jiangsu (Nanjing) Foreign-related Legal Service Center marks a significant advancement in the high-quality development of foreign-related legal services in Jiangsu, contributing to the construction of a "one center, one base, one hub" framework [1] Group 1: Center Overview - The center is located at 181 Hujun North Road, Nanjing, and is jointly built by the Provincial Justice Department, Municipal Justice Bureau, and Gulou District Government [1] - It focuses on comprehensive consulting for foreign-related affairs, multi-dimensional dispute resolution for international commercial and maritime disputes, specialized legal services for enterprises, and training for foreign-related legal service talents [1] Group 2: Services and Functions - The center aims to facilitate the "bringing in" and "going out" of enterprises by providing robust legal support and services [1] - Initial tenants include the Nanjing International Commercial Mediation Institute, the Asia-Pacific International Arbitration Institute Jiangsu Representative Office, and other legal service organizations [1] - A巡回审判点 (circuit trial point) for the Nanjing Maritime Court has been established to gather resources for mediation, arbitration, and litigation [1] Group 3: Strategic Goals - The center will enhance the aggregation of high-quality foreign-related service resources and streamline the connection channels between enterprises and foreign-related legal service institutions [1] - It aims to empower Jiangsu enterprises for stable international operations and provide strong legal guarantees and quality legal services for the province's high-level opening-up and the construction of a globally competitive two-way open hub [1]
苏州工业园区:聚力打造涉外法律服务高地 法治赋能高水平对外开放
Xin Hua Ri Bao· 2025-10-13 07:37
Core Viewpoint - The Suzhou Industrial Park is enhancing its foreign legal services capabilities to support high-quality development and create a robust legal foundation for open development [1] Group 1: Legal Service Platform Development - The Suzhou Free Trade Zone Legal Service Center has attracted over 50 renowned domestic and international legal service institutions, creating a comprehensive "one-stop" legal service ecosystem [2] - The center has facilitated the resolution of cross-border business disputes, significantly reducing the costs associated with international operations [2] - The "Foreign Legal Service Station" initiative has provided 175 multilingual lawyers for public consultation services, addressing legal issues related to investment and financing in countries like the USA, UK, and Singapore [2] Group 2: Industry-Specific Legal Support - The legal service center has established regular communication platforms such as "Ideal Monthly Talks" and "Ideal Lectures," hosting 13 events this year to address legal issues in emerging industries like biomedicine, AI, and ESG [3] - Over 26,000 mediation cases were handled by newly introduced commercial mediation institutions, with a total enforcement amount exceeding 110 million yuan [3] Group 3: International Collaboration - The Suzhou Industrial Park is enhancing international cooperation by engaging with Singapore's legal community, including signing memorandums of understanding and establishing training bases for international commercial mediation [4] - The park is facilitating a "one-stop" service for enterprises entering Singapore, connecting them with local businesses and legal service providers [4] Group 4: Talent Development - There is a growing demand for high-level foreign legal talent in the park, prompting initiatives to address this talent shortage [5] - A collaboration project with the Singapore Bar Association has been launched to provide cross-border learning opportunities for lawyers, with several successful exchanges already completed [6] - The park has produced a significant number of foreign legal talents, ranking high in the region with 4 lawyers in the national talent pool and 15 in the provincial pool [6] Group 5: Future Outlook - The park aims to evolve from a legal service resource hub to a center of foreign service capability and demonstration, contributing to the establishment of an international, professional, and digital legal environment [7]
企业“出海”遇纠纷,上海推出“全球一小时接单”法律服务
Nan Fang Du Shi Bao· 2025-10-11 07:16
在涉外法律服务从业者眼中,跨国合同是合作的桥梁,而纠纷则像"暗礁",随时可能阻碍企业前行。 国企出海被拖欠上亿账款,国际法律服务互认协议助力解纷 西安某国有上市公司在对外贸易中,就曾面临巨额账款无法收回的困境。 上海汇业律师事务所合伙人陈成介绍,西安某国有上市公司与中东某贸易公司就涉案项目签署了数十份 国际贸易合同,涉案合同为9份买卖合同,在西安某国有上市公司履行了全部交付义务以后,中东某贸 易公司拖欠项目尾款。为维护自身及其供应商的合法权益,西安某国有上市公司决定委托上海国际商会 国际仲裁院提起仲裁申请。被申请人随后反诉510万欧元。总争议金额逾1.2亿元人民币。 陈成带领国际仲裁团队接受了西安某国有上市公司的委托,但案件的复杂程度超乎想象:仲裁地和开庭 地都在瑞典斯德哥尔摩,程序和实体适用瑞典法,仲裁语言是英语,而被申请人是中东能源领域根基深 厚的老牌企业。长达十年的合同纠纷,上百份证据材料,还涉及《联合国国际货物销售合同公约》 (CISG),以及瑞典、阿联酋等四个司法辖区的管辖和法律适用冲突问题。 "依托《MTCC徐汇协议》搭建的国际网络,我们律师团队快速联系到瑞典、阿联酋、中国香港的合作 律所,及时解 ...
ESG价值重构与企业赋能研讨会暨大成厦门分所ESG中心成立大会
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-10-06 16:14
原标题:ESG价值重构与企业赋能研讨会暨大成厦门分所ESG中心成立大会成功举办 2025年9月28日,由大成厦门分所与大成上海分所合规与风险控制专业组联合主办的"ESG价值重构与企业赋能研讨会暨大成厦门分所环境社会治理(ESG) 中心成立大会"在大成厦门分所成功举办。 图/会议现场 本次大会得到中国出入境检验检疫协会合规工作委员会、中国投资协会品牌投资促进中心的指导,吸引企业高管、金融机构代表、ESG领域专业人士等百余 人线下参与,线上同步直播亦收获广泛关注,各界人士齐聚一堂,共探ESG发展趋势与企业赋能路径。 图/揭牌仪式 大成厦门分所主任林镜桂律师、高级合伙人刘世平律师共同为大成厦门分所ESG中心牌匾揭牌,标志着中心正式成立。 图/刘世平律师 大成厦门分所ESG中心主任刘世平律师致辞,主题为"大成厦门分所成立ESG中心正当其时",介绍了成立大成厦门分所ESG中心的背景、初衷与愿景。大成 厦门分所关注ESG较早,每届管理层任期发布任期ESG已经成为传统,过往已经发布《大成厦门社会责任和ESG报告(2008-2019)》《大成厦门社会责任和 ESG报告(2020-2022)》,这在厦门律师界和大成所有分所层面 ...
上海颁出首张律所聘用外籍法律人才5年许可 突破性政策助法律服务业出海
Jie Fang Ri Bao· 2025-09-30 01:54
Core Viewpoint - The issuance of the first five-year work permit for foreign legal talent in Shanghai represents a significant policy shift aimed at facilitating the hiring of international legal professionals, addressing the growing demand for overseas legal services by law firms [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Changes - The new policy shortens the processing time for foreign talent to obtain work and residence permits in Shanghai, allowing for a more efficient hiring process for law firms [1]. - The policy extends the employment duration for foreign legal professionals from an annual basis to a maximum of five years, which is crucial for firms looking to expand their international operations [1][2]. Group 2: Industry Needs - There is a substantial demand for international legal talent among law firms due to the increasing number of companies seeking legal services abroad [1]. - The previous requirement for foreign employees to travel back and forth between China and their home countries twice a year for permit renewals created operational challenges for law firms [1]. Group 3: Future Initiatives - Longjing District plans to further optimize the work processes for law firms, including the establishment of a whitelist system for law firms and reforms for multiple business visa applications for Hong Kong and Macau [2]. - The district aims to provide a model for institutional innovation that supports the high-quality development of the legal services industry and its international expansion [2].
三部门整治法律咨询服务虚假宣传
Bei Jing Shang Bao· 2025-09-29 13:17
北京商报讯(记者 刘四红)法律咨询服务虚假宣传、虚假承诺等违法乱象,正迎监管重拳出击。9月29日,据司法部官网,为切实强化法律咨询服务机构监 管,在前期深入开展专题调研基础上,司法部、公安部、市场监管总局决定自2025年9月至12月,在全国开展规范法律咨询服务机构专项行动。 "此次司法部、公安部、市场监管总局的专项行动,将有效地整顿法律服务行业的一些乱象,很好地维护当事人的合法权益。"大成律师事务所高级合伙人肖 飒告诉北京商报记者,当前,因受到大量法律咨询公司的影响,大量的当事人处于既交了"法律服务"钱,又得不到应有的法律服务,无法解决实际问题的处 境,甚至还有大量因法律咨询公司违规从事法律业务,而导致财产损失的民众无处维权。她认为,此次多部门联合整治,既能够为民众普及专业知识、指出 正确的维权路径,又能对当前违规执业的法律服务公司进行精准执法,从而产生"驱逐劣币"的效果。 此次专项行动将聚焦社会各界反映强烈的某些法律咨询服务机构假借律师名义进行诈骗、招摇撞骗以及虚假宣传、虚假承诺等违法犯罪问题,公开问题线索 反映渠道,开展重点线索核查,依法查处一批违法违规行为,引导法律咨询服务机构依法规范诚信执业,有效维护 ...
中银律所“数字经济时代国际仲裁的创新与发展”研讨会在京成功举办
Cai Fu Zai Xian· 2025-09-29 04:54
Core Viewpoint - The seminar on innovation and development of international arbitration in the digital economy era aims to address new trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field of international arbitration, fostering dialogue among experts and practitioners to support the innovation of arbitration systems and industry development [2]. Group 1: Seminar Overview - The seminar was successfully held by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, focusing on the impact of digital technologies on global economic legal systems and the challenges posed to traditional arbitration rules [5]. - The event serves as a platform for deep communication and practical cooperation among arbitration experts, scholars, and business representatives [2][5]. Group 2: Key Discussions - The importance of collaboration between academia and practice in exploring new arbitration issues in the digital economy was emphasized, highlighting the lag of legal regulations in areas like digital currency compared to judicial practices [7]. - The revised Arbitration Law provides institutional support for innovation in international arbitration, addressing internal governance, temporary measures, and the establishment of branches by foreign arbitration institutions in China [9]. Group 3: Challenges and Opportunities - The application of AI in arbitration presents both opportunities and challenges, including the potential loss of trust in legal professionals and the need for urgent regulation of AI in the arbitration field [16][20]. - The discussion highlighted the necessity of balancing technological innovation with procedural justice, ensuring that parties have rights regarding the use of AI in arbitration processes [16]. Group 4: Practical Issues in Arbitration - The challenges of electronic delivery rules in international commercial arbitration were analyzed, emphasizing the need for clear responsibilities and optimized procedures to enhance trust in arbitration processes [18]. - The seminar addressed the low application rate of emergency arbitration procedures in China and the difficulties in enforcing them abroad, suggesting improvements in legal applicability rules [22]. Group 5: Future Directions - The need for enhancing the international recognition of Chinese arbitration rules was discussed, with suggestions for improving online arbitration regulations and addressing issues related to confidentiality and algorithm transparency [32][33]. - The cultivation of young international arbitration talents was emphasized, with recommendations for providing practical opportunities and encouraging participation in international exchanges [32][35].
Faruqi & Faruqi Reminds KBR Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of November 18, 2025 - KBR
Globenewswire· 2025-09-25 16:10
Core Viewpoint - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is investigating potential claims against KBR, Inc. related to alleged violations of federal securities laws, with a deadline for investors to seek lead plaintiff status in a class action lawsuit by November 18, 2025 [4][6]. Group 1: Legal Investigation - The firm is encouraging investors who suffered losses in KBR between May 6, 2025, and June 19, 2025, to discuss their legal rights [1][4]. - The complaint alleges that KBR and its executives made false or misleading statements regarding the company's partnership with HomeSafe, despite known issues with the U.S. Department of Defense's Transportation Command [6][9]. Group 2: Stock Performance Impact - Following the announcement of HomeSafe's termination of the Global Household Goods Contract, KBR's stock price fell by $3.85 per share, or 7.29%, closing at $48.93 on June 20, 2025 [7]. - On the next trading day, KBR's stock experienced an additional decline of $1.30, or 2.65%, closing at $47.63 on June 23, 2025 [7]. Group 3: Class Action Details - The lead plaintiff in the class action will be the investor with the largest financial interest who is typical of class members, overseeing the litigation on behalf of the class [8]. - Any member of the putative class can move to serve as lead plaintiff or remain an absent class member without affecting their ability to share in any recovery [8].
全球商业文明之旅之CTT:文明互鉴 商业互信 共寻合作新范式
Di Yi Cai Jing· 2025-09-25 13:07
Core Insights - The event "Coffee and Tea Time" (CTT) held in London aimed to promote cross-cultural communication and business cooperation between Eastern and Western commercial civilizations through sharing cutting-edge global business cases [2] Group 1: Event Overview - The CTT event was organized by Yicai Global and featured over 40 participants from various sectors including finance, consumption, technology, law, and performing arts [1] - Notable British participants included Stage Coach, Bubble Ci-Tea, and Harrods, along with startups like BioReCode that have strong potential demand in the Chinese market [1][2] Group 2: Objectives and Outcomes - The goal of the CTT event is to enhance mutual trust and facilitate business collaboration, thereby advancing global commercial civilization [2] - MIE Consulting and Yicai Global signed a cooperation intention letter to leverage MIE's brand consulting expertise in Europe, helping Chinese companies integrate into local markets [2] Group 3: Cultural Insights - MIE Consulting's CEO emphasized the importance of respecting cultural differences and deep communication to find collaboration opportunities, highlighting the potential of the Chinese market and the innovation of Chinese enterprises [3]