Table of Contents
Preface 1
Section 1 Golden Partnership Key · Control Enhancement Solution for Enterprise Leaders
Eligible Clients
Product Mission
Core Product Values (1) Enable the Partnership Agreement to Serve as an "Anchor of Stability" Rather Than a "Trigger for Disputes" (2) Achieve Clear and Traceable Management of Investment Funds, Putting an End to Ambiguity (3) Ensure Decision-Making Power Is Exercised on a Solid Legal Basis and Alleviate Uncertainties (4) Be Fully Prepared for Dispute Resolution to Safeguard Rights and Interests to the Maximum Extent
Applicable Scenarios of the Product (1) Establishment of Enterprises and Formation of Partnership Relations (2) Capital Injection and Daily Governance (3) Outbreak of Conflicts and Litigation (4) Table of Client Types and Typical Application Scenarios
Three Major Reasons to Purchase the Product
Legal Service Scope
Classic Cases
Service Charges for the Product
Risk Warnings and Disclaimers
Section 2 Legal Solution to Protect Owners’ Property Rights from Liabilities of Developers
Product Mission
Applicable Scenarios (1) Improper Seizure and Enforcement of Properties (2) Vacant Property Rights Caused by Developers Mortgaging Pre-sold Properties (3) Indefinite Delay in Right Confirmation and Registration by Developers (4) Insufficient Evidence for Owners’ Self-initiated Rights Protection (5) Lack of Executable Assets of Developers or Failed Application for Stay of Execution
Disadvantaged Status of Owners in Rights Protection
Legal Service Scope
Classic Cases
Service Charges for the Product
Risk Warnings and Disclaimers
Section 3 Introduction of Chengzai Legal Team
Team Overview
Service Tenet
Areas of Legal Expertise
Focused Industry Sectors
Overview of Legal Service Products
Classic Cases
Team Member Profiles
Selected Clients
Preface
Chengzai Legal Team of Guangdong Jintang Law Firm adheres to the service philosophy of "Sincerity Makes Self-perfection; Uphold the Dao with Sincerity". We are committed to providing high-value customized legal services for enterprises and individuals. Having an in-depth understanding of the complexity of legal risks in commercial activities and the protection of personal rights and interests, we have carefully selected two core legal service products targeting two prevalent pain points: stability of enterprise control and security of property rights of property owners, delivering a full-spectrum professional support ranging from risk prevention to dispute resolution.
The two products included in this manual — Golden Partnership Key · Control Enhancement Solution for Enterprise Leaders and Legal Solution to Protect Owners’ Property Rights from Liabilities of Developers — are refined from years of practical experience of the team and verified by numerous successful cases:
Golden Partnership Key · Control Enhancement Solution for Enterprise Leaders directly addresses the challenges faced by actual controllers of partnerships including loopholes in agreements, decision-making deadlocks and litigation risks. Adopting the dual-track model of "compliance design + litigation defense", we transform control power from a "risk black hole" into an "engine of value", enabling efficiency gains and asset protection under the premise of safety.
Legal Solution to Protect Owners’ Property Rights from Liabilities of Developers focuses on the dilemma of vacant property rights triggered by developers’ debt crisis. Centered on "legal procedures and evidence consolidation", we assist property owners in recovering property rights or claiming maximum compensation.
We firmly believe that the essence of law lies in risk management for proactive preparedness and a powerful weapon when rights and interests are infringed. Whether you are an entrepreneur or an ordinary property owner, Chengzai Team will safeguard your legitimate rights and interests with professional, efficient and transparent legal services.
01 Golden Partnership Key · Control Enhancement Solution for Enterprise Leaders
Section 1 Golden Partnership Key · Control Enhancement Solution for Enterprise Leaders
✓ Founders and actual controllers planning to establish, currently establishing or operating partnerships ✓ Individuals or enterprises serving as General Partners ✓ Decision-makers planning partner replacement, interest transfer or structural adjustment ✓ Actual controllers facing risks of losing control of partnerships ✓ Decision-makers planning compliance optimization or mechanism improvement for partnerships
This solution aims to reverse the "triple predicament" confronting actual enterprise controllers: hidden risks embedded in agreements in advance, internal friction and operational stagnation during operation, and massive losses arising from litigation afterwards. Legal empowerment will be converted into commercial competitiveness — transforming control power from a risk black hole into a value engine, and realizing efficiency gains and asset protection on the basis of security.
This product systematically addresses core legal challenges in partnership relations for enterprise leaders. Professional services provide reliable support for stable exercise of power and efficient commercial operation, enabling legal services to become a solid foundation for your commercial success.
When other partners question whether the agreement has been altered or claim unfair clauses, we offer:
Targeted drafting of agreement clauses, making full use of discretionary space stipulated in the Partnership Enterprise Law of the People’s Republic of China;
Full-process evidence preservation during signing via technologies such as blockchain to secure evidence;
Assistance in avoiding disputes over the validity of partnership agreements.
When investors question the use of funds or demand repayment of investment contributions, we offer:
Full-cycle management solutions for investment funds to ensure traceability of key procedures from fund receipt to disbursement;
Coordination mechanism for industrial and commercial registration and capital flow to prevent repayment risks caused by incomplete registration;
Information access guarantee system for partners to realize transparency in fund utilization.
When other partners challenge the legitimacy of decisions, we offer:
Clear division of authority list for decision-making, ensuring every exercise of power follows established rules;
Evidence preservation mechanism for decision-making processes to enable full traceability of important decisions;
Preparatory solutions for dispute response to cope with potential challenges in advance.
If disputes become unavoidable, we offer:
Professional agency services for litigation and arbitration built upon complete evidence materials prepared in advance;
Customized dispute resolution schemes aligned with your commercial demands and legal strategies;
Full legal support covering pre-litigation mediation, trial and enforcement proceedings.
1. Partnership Structure Design and Agreement Execution
Typical Dilemma: When establishing a limited partnership or introducing investors, balancing special rules under the Partnership Enterprise Law (such as unlimited liability of general partners) and commercial control power. Frequently Asked Questions: "How to draft agreement clauses to retain decision-making dominance without triggering invalid legal provisions?" "How to prove all partners have signed the final complete agreement?"
2. Allocation of Power and Establishment of Decision-Making Mechanisms
Typical Dilemma: Unclear boundary of unilateral decision-making authority (e.g., asset disposal, admission/withdrawal approval of partners), leading to subsequent accusations of abuse of power. Frequently Asked Questions: "Which matters can I decide unilaterally? Which matters require unanimous voting?" "How to design decision-making procedures to balance efficiency and legal recognition?"
1. Management and Compliant Utilization of Investment Funds
Typical Dilemma: After receiving contributions from partners, delayed industrial and commercial registration or unclear capital flow trigger complaints, repayment litigation and even criminal accusations. Frequently Asked Questions: "What procedures must be completed after receiving investment funds to confirm legal validity?" "How to prove to partners that funds have been invested for agreed purposes?"
2. Partner Replacement and Adjustment of Equity Structure
Typical Dilemma: Procedural defects during conversion between general partners and limited partners or transfer of partnership interests trigger disputes over validity. Frequently Asked Questions: "What procedures are required for partner conversion to avoid being deemed an evasion of liability?" "How to conduct interest transfer to prevent subsequent challenges to validity?"
1. Preparation for Defense Against Disputes over Control Power
Typical Dilemma: Loss of lawsuits due to incomplete evidence chain when sued by partners for fraud or abuse of power. Frequently Asked Questions: "Which evidence is critical when accused of abuse of power?" "How to justify the legitimacy of commercial decisions?"
2. Response to Litigation for Repayment of Investment Contributions
Typical Dilemma: Unclear track of fund utilization results in court orders to repay principal and interest of contributions. Frequently Asked Questions: "What evidence can resist claims for repayment?" "How to prove funds have been converted into partnership assets?"
| Client Type | Typical Application Scenarios |
|---|---|
| Initiators of newly established partnerships | Structural design + agreement signing + initial fund management |
| General Partners of existing partnerships | Optimization of decision-making mechanism + partner replacement + litigation defense |
| Leaders of structural reorganization | Compliance review of partner conversion + evidence preservation for interest adjustment |
Risks concerning control power facing actual controllers of partnerships are rising rapidly. Latest statistics show enterprise owners constitute the primary respondents and loss bearers in partnership disputes.
(1) Frequent Outbreak of Partnership Disputes; Actual Controllers Become Primary Respondents Partnership contract disputes have become prevalent commercial cases targeting enterprise decision-makers. According to statistics from the Supreme People’s Court and China Judicial Big Data Research Institute, courts nationwide accepted 127,000 such cases in 2023 (a year-on-year increase of 19.2%). In the first half of 2024, courts nationwide newly received 72,000 partnership contract disputes, representing a year-on-year growth of 22.3%. Over 70% of respondents are general partners or actual controllers, and this proportion keeps rising alongside the growing number of cases. Every enterprise leader faces high litigation risks.
(2) Chain Reactions Triggered by Litigation Lead to Severe Depreciation of Commercial Value Litigation itself is only the starting point, and ensuing negative chain reactions deliver fatal blows to enterprise value. A 2024 research report by the All China Lawyers Association reveals that over 80% of enterprise owners involved in lawsuits suffer reduced credit lines or blocked financing from financial institutions, damage to business reputation and other major derivative losses. A single lawsuit may ruin years of business accumulation and market reputation.
(3) Core Pain Points of Actual Controllers of Partnerships ① Pre-event: Lack of compliant structure creates hidden risks of losing lawsuits According to the White Paper on Trial Practice of Partnership Disputes released by the Judicial Case Research Institute of the Supreme People’s Court, 41.5% of lost cases stem from invalid or seriously flawed clauses in partnership agreements.
② During Operation: Malfunction of operational mechanisms erodes value via internal friction A 2023 Report on Health Status of Partnership Enterprises released by China Association of Small and Medium Enterprises indicates that 57% of partnerships once experienced operational stagnation caused by low decision-making efficiency and disputes over profit distribution. A survey conducted by Guangdong Federation of Industry and Commerce in 2024 shows 61.5% of partnerships have rigid decision-making mechanisms and ambiguous profit distribution rules.
③ Post-dispute: Inadequate capacity for dispute response leads to uncontrollable litigation outcomes Among controllers of partnerships involved in lawsuits, only 35% (data from Guangdong Lawyers Association) can provide complete evidence chains for effective defense; others suffer from missing key evidence due to inadequate daily management. Data from Shanghai Financial Court in 2024 further shows merely 28.7% can submit full evidence chains for effective defense.
Centered on empowering commerce via legal support, this product builds a unique three-in-one service matrix: consolidating compliance foundations in advance, empowering commercial operation during development, and safeguarding asset value after disputes arise. We ensure core power of actual controllers of partnerships becomes an engine for value growth rather than a source of risks.
Service List
| Service Module | Specific Services | Key Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| Customized Design of Control Structure Drafting of Specialized Partnership Agreements | Design framework of agreements; formulate authority list for general partners; draft special clauses governing partner conversion; develop innovative profit distribution mechanisms; customize partnership legal documents | Legal Opinion on Authority Boundaries |
| Document Signing Support | Full-process blockchain evidence preservation for signing; guidance and suggestions for industrial and commercial registration | Blockchain Evidence Preservation Certificate |
| Enterprise Governance & Improvement of Decision-Making Efficiency Full-cycle Management of Investment Funds | Guidance for opening special accounts and formulation of utilization rules; guidance on industrial and commercial registration changes; compliance review and advice on financial and cashier procedures; governance on delivery of decisions and guarantee of partners’ information access rights | Compliance Report on Fund Management Certificates for Information Access Protection |
| Establishment of Efficient Decision-Making Mechanisms | Draft standardized decision-making procedures for general partners; formalize online voting procedures for partner meetings; preserve records of all decisions | Decision-Making Procedure Manual Electronic Archive of Preserved Decisions |
| Implementation Support | Compile operation manuals together with institutional documents; provide follow-up support and continuously optimize implementation approaches; submit periodic follow-up reports | Phased Implementation Follow-up Report |
| Litigation Defense & Rights Protection Support for Responding to Litigation | Streamlined Procedure: 20-day Evidence Package (including retrospective of decision-making chain) Ordinary Procedure: 30-day Defense Matrix (authority argumentation + fund compliance review) | Customized Response Plan Evidence Organization Scheme |
| Dispute Pre-judgment System | Simulation argumentation on legitimacy of power exercise; judicial deduction over characterization of investment contributions; big data analysis of winning probability of similar cases | Litigation Risk Assessment Report |
| Agency for Arbitration/Litigation | Full-process agency for partnership contract litigation; agency for commercial arbitration; pre-litigation mediation and settlement negotiation; assistance in judgment/award enforcement | Legal Documents Trial Outline Enforcement Scheme |
Classic Cases
(1) Case on Safeguarding Validity of Partnership Agreement for Shareholding Platform Partnership of Project Company
Case Background: The General Partner was jointly sued by multiple limited partners, who claimed partial clauses of the partnership agreement were invalid and demanded repayment of investment contributions. Dispute Focus: Standardization of agreement signing procedures, validity of unilateral amendment rights of the General Partner, and legality of clauses governing partner conversion. Solution: Make full use of proviso clauses under the Partnership Enterprise Law to prove agreement clauses do not violate mandatory legal provisions; adopt complete records of agreement version management to verify compliant signing procedures. Case Outcome: The court fully dismissed all claims filed by plaintiffs and confirmed the legality and validity of agreement clauses. Our professional scheme helped the client avoid losses exceeding RMB 2 million and secured stable control of the enterprise.
(2) Benchmark Case on Compliance of Connected Transactions Where General Partner Lends Partnership Funds to Affiliated Enterprises
Case Background: The General Partner lent partnership funds to an affiliated company and was accused of abuse of power by other partners. Dispute Focus: Boundary of the General Partner’s authority to grant loans and legality of connected transactions. Solution: Prove the lending activity complies with explicit agreement clauses and full information disclosure was fulfilled; provide analysis of fund utilization benefits to verify fairness of the transaction. Case Outcome: The court rejected the application for retrial and confirmed the loan activity is legally valid. This case establishes compliance standards for connected transactions of partnerships and guarantees flexibility in fund utilization of enterprises.
(3) Claim Case Brought by Enterprise Creditors against Partner after Conversion of Partner Identity
Case Background: After conversion of the General Partner’s identity, the partner was accused of evading partnership debts. Dispute Focus: Legitimacy of identity conversion procedures and scope of liability after conversion. Solution: Verify identity conversion strictly complies with procedures stipulated in the agreement; submit liability connection plans covering the period before and after conversion. Case Outcome: The court confirmed identity conversion procedures are legal and no harm was caused to creditors. This case establishes a compliant path for identity conversion for actual controllers of partnerships, balancing flexibility of commercial arrangements and clarity of legal liabilities.
(4) Demonstration Case on Characterization of Investment Contributions
Case Background: Disputes over repayment of investment contributions arose due to delayed industrial and commercial registration after receipt of investment funds. Dispute Focus: Legal characterization of investment contributions and legal consequences of delayed registration. Solution: Submit complete fund utilization vouchers and records of registration procedures to prove funds have been actually invested into partnership operation. Case Outcome: The claim for repayment of investment contributions was rejected; the court confirmed the contributions have become partnership assets. This case sets best practices for investment fund management and effectively prevents disputes over characterization of funds.
Service Charges
Based on research of the legal service market, measures under the Measures for the Administration of Lawyers’ Service Charges and charging guidelines issued by local bar associations, we provide the following reference price range considering complexity, time input and regional differences of services.
(1) Service Phases and Price Ranges
This product adopts a hybrid charging model of "fixed fee + contingent fee", ensuring basic service input of lawyers while realizing risk-sharing and benefit alignment with clients.
| Service Phase | Charging Model | Reference Price Range (CNY) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-litigation Special Services (structural design, compliance review, document drafting, etc.) | Fixed Fee | Starting from 50,000 per project | Final price determined based on number of partners, capital scale and complexity of clauses |
| Daily Advisory Services (decision consultation, document review) | Annual Retainer | Starting from 30,000 per year or hourly rate: starting from 2,000 per hour | — |
| Litigation/Arbitration Agency (First Instance, Second Instance, Enforcement) | Basic Fee + Contingent Fee | Basic fee starting from 5,000; contingent fee: 5%~18% of recovered amount or interest gained | Basic fee subject to case complexity and dispute amount; contingent fee ratio adjustable based on case difficulty and expected outcome |
(2) Factors Affecting Charges
Complexity of projects/cases
Complexity of legal relations
Completeness of evidence materials
Simplicity or complexity of enterprise historical background
Circumstances of opposing parties
Amount in dispute
Investment amount of the partnership
Disputed amount
Time urgency: whether expedited handling is required
Special requirements proposed by clients: additional services or special arrangements
(3) Commitment on Charge Transparency
All service charges will be explicitly specified in the retainer contract with no hidden fees. Prior to accepting entrustment, lawyers will provide:
Detailed List of Legal Service Charges;
Advance notice of potential extra expenses (travel fees, litigation fees, appraisal fees, blockchain preservation fees, audit fees, notarization fees, preservation insurance premiums, etc.)
Risk Warnings and Disclaimers
(1) Major Risk Warnings
Uncertainty of Legal Outcomes Law belongs to social science with inherent uncertainties. All legal analysis, winning probability forecast and scheme advice provided by lawyers are based on current laws, existing precedents and case facts, and cannot guarantee a favorable judgment or expected results.
Risk of Losing Cases Due to Missing Evidence Failure to provide key evidence or material defects in evidence may directly lead to rejection of enforcement objections or litigation claims. The legal team will assist clients in collecting and reinforcing evidence, yet final outcomes still depend on the integrity and validity of evidence.
Risk of Deterioration of Assets of Liable Parties If the liable party owns no executable assets, successful litigation may still result in difficulties in enforcing compensation. Our team will actively investigate asset clues but cannot guarantee executability of assets.
(2) General Risk Warnings
Procedural Risks in Litigation Trial duration may extend beyond expectation due to court scheduling, case complexity and appeals filed by opposing parties.
Risks Arising from Policy Changes and Divergent Legal Interpretations Laws, regulations and judicial interpretations may be revised, requiring adjustment of litigation strategies or even rendering original schemes invalid. The legal team will closely monitor policy updates and adjust strategies timely. Legal judgment is not absolute: judicial authorities may hold different understandings on the application of law for identical cases.
Gap between Legal Advice and Actual Implementation Effect Legal affairs are uncertain. Clients need to adopt and implement lawyers’ advice to achieve rights protection outcomes.
(3) Important Disclaimer
By purchasing our services, you acknowledge and agree that lawyers only provide professional legal opinions and services. You shall make independent decisions based on your own commercial judgment and risk tolerance. Lawyers shall not be liable for adverse consequences arising from your commercial decisions, disposal of rights or objective factors.
02 Legal Solution to Protect Owners’ Property Rights from Liabilities of Developers
Section 2 Legal Solution to Protect Owners’ Property Rights from Liabilities of Developers
Product Mission
This tailor-made legal service for property owners aims to isolate risks that owners’ property rights are implicated by developers’ debts prior to title registration, safeguard security of property rights, deliver all-round legal protection and ensure owners’ legitimate rights and interests are free from infringement.
Applicable Scenarios
This product focuses on five types of problems caused by developers’ debt crisis including seizure and enforcement of property or vacant rights triggered by mortgage, and realizes property right confirmation or compensation via legal procedures.
Typical Scenario 1: Owners have paid installments and occupied the property, yet the property is treated as assets of the developer and sealed pending transfer of title.
Typical Scenario 2: The developer mortgages pre-sold properties to banks for financing, putting the real estate at risk of auction.
Typical Scenario 3: Real estate is sealed, while the developer loses contact or enters bankruptcy, making title transfer impossible.
Typical Scenario 4: Owners lack evidence to prove "lawful occupation" or payment facts and cannot mobilize collective resources.
Typical Scenario 5: The developer goes bankrupt with no residual assets, and owners cannot recover housing payments; owners face loss of both property and funds after failed enforcement objections.
Disadvantaged Status of Owners in Rights Protection
(1) Information and Resource Disadvantages for Owners Statistics from legal consultation platforms show merely around 12% of owners can accurately understand applicable legal criteria for property right confirmation, and fewer are familiar with civil litigation procedures for rights protection. Over 80% of owners filing self-initiated objections have their applications rejected due to insufficient evidence.
(2) Low Efficiency of Disorganized Collective Rights Protection No unified coordinator to organize and sort favorable facts and evidence for all affected owners, easily triggering decision deadlock; inconsistent progress of individual owners may generate unfavorable judgments that affect rights protection of other owners in the same residential community.
(3) Common Difficulties Encountered by Owners
Challenges in Evidence Collection: Owners often lack key evidence or cannot obtain filing documents for sales contracts after the developer loses contact.
Unfamiliarity with Legal Procedures: For instance, an enforcement objection lawsuit must be filed within 15 days upon receipt of the ruling, and applications failing formal requirements or submitted after the deadline will be rejected.
High Coordination Cost for Collective Action: When multiple owners suffer losses, scattered individual efforts make unified claim submission difficult.
Legal Service Scope
Services under this product cover the full spectrum from risk assessment to title registration, with procedures strictly formulated in accordance with civil procedure laws to ensure owners conduct rights protection within statutory time limits. Multi-dimensional schemes fully safeguard rights and interests and reduce legal risks.
(1) Service List
Preliminary Consultation and Risk Assessment
Collect basic case information, review existing documents upon preliminary investigation
Issue Property Right Risk Analysis Report specifying feasibility of enforcement objections and potential risks
Collection and Reinforcement of Evidence
Retrieve litigation information concerning developers’ debts
Assist clients in supplementing occupation certificates
Secure and preserve key evidence
Evidence Evaluation and Decision-Making
Core review criteria: compliance with four constituent elements for enforcement objections
Direction of action: retain the real estate / claim monetary compensation
Agency for Enforcement Objection Procedures
Draft complete application documents for enforcement objections
Evidence presentation, cross-examination, attendance at hearings, submission of legal opinions and arguments
Communication and progress follow-up for cases
Agency for Enforcement Objection Litigation (if objections are rejected or the opposing party initiates lawsuits)
If the objection application is rejected, draft and submit full litigation materials for enforcement objection lawsuit within 15 days upon receiving the ruling
If the objection is upheld yet the opposing party files a lawsuit, prepare defense materials upon receipt of litigation documents
Evidence presentation, cross-examination, court attendance, submission of legal opinions and arguments
Communication and progress follow-up for cases
Interpretation of civil judgments of first instance and provision of suggestions
Agency for second instance proceedings if required
Alternative Remedy Schemes (claim compensation after failed objections) One alternative remedy will be matched based on specific case facts:
Scheme 1: File contract dispute litigation to claim compensation
Scheme 2: Legal advice on continuous occupation of real estate
Scheme 3: Suggestions on administrative remedies
Scheme 4: Other schemes subject to case conditions
Advice on Right Confirmation and Promotion of Title Registration (subject to local policies)
(2) Service Flow Chart
Classic Cases
(1) Case: Seized Parking Space after Sale, Owner Mr. Lin Obtained Stay of Enforcement
Case Background: In April 2023, Mr. Lin fully purchased a parking space and has occupied it ever since, yet the developer failed to complete title transfer procedures. In November 2023, the developer was subject to commercial arbitration due to breach of contract, and the creditor applied for property preservation, sealing the parking space owned by Mr. Lin. In May 2025, Mr. Lin learned from an announcement issued by the developer’s parent company that the parking space would be auctioned. Intervention of Chengzai Team: We responded immediately, investigated conditions of the real estate project, analyzed property risks based on evidence held by Mr. Lin, guided evidence collection, coordinated collective resources of property owners to supplement missing evidence of Mr. Lin, and constructed a complete evidence chain to retain the parking space. Case Outcome: In June 2025, the Intermediate People’s Court issued a ruling to suspend enforcement over the parking space of Mr. Lin. Professional operation of our team successfully resolved the seizure issue of the parking space for Mr. Lin.
(2) Case: Developer Mortgaged and Then Sold Parking Space, Owner Ms. Wang Successfully Exclude Prior Mortgage and Obtain Stay of Enforcement
Case Background: In August 2019, the developer mortgaged the parking space to a bank and sold it to Ms. Wang in October 2019 after full payment. Ms. Wang occupied the parking space afterwards, yet the developer refused to process title transfer upon repeated requests. In June 2020, the bank filed a lawsuit to confirm its priority of compensation over the parking space as mortgagee. In February 2021, the bank applied for compulsory enforcement and sealed the parking space. In June 2024, Ms. Wang was informed by other owners that the parking space would be auctioned while the developer was on the verge of bankruptcy. Intervention of Chengzai Team: We responded rapidly, investigated debt status of the developer, enforcement progress and current status of the parking space and analyzed property risks. After confirming the direction of rights protection, we immediately guided Ms. Wang to collect evidence and build an evidence chain to counter the advantageous position of the bank mortgagee. Case Outcome: The prior mortgage right was successfully excluded and enforcement was suspended. Specific operations and legal grounds adopted by our team demonstrate the professionalism and effectiveness of this product.
(3) Case: Owner Mr. Cai Won Compensation in Dispute over Commercial Housing Subscription Contract
Case Background: In January 2018, Mr. Cai signed a Commercial Housing Subscription Agreement and paid the initial installment. Subsequent debt crisis of the developer delayed housing delivery. In mid-2022, Mr. Cai refused to sign the formal sales contract and demanded a full refund. He hesitated between continuing investment to acquire the property or claiming compensation. Intervention of Chengzai Team: We responded rapidly, investigated debts of the developer, construction progress of the real estate project and status of the targeted housing and analyzed property risks. After confirming litigation schemes, our team actively investigated asset clues of the developer, guided Mr. Cai to collect evidence, dug deep into available information. Case Outcome: The sales contract was terminated; the developer refunded housing payment and paid compensation. During enforcement, we identified a breakthrough and completed the first seizure of a real estate free of title disputes, securing negotiation leverage and reaching a settlement for payment recovery.
Service Charges
(1) Service Phases and Reference Prices
| Charging Model | Reference Price | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Consultation & Risk Assessment Fixed Fee per Case | Starting from 800 CNY | Issue Legal Opinion on Property Right Risks |
| Agency for Enforcement Objection Procedures Fixed Fee per Case | Starting from 6,000 CNY | Higher rate for complex cases or high-value subject matter |
| Agency for Enforcement Objection Litigation Fixed Fee per Case | Starting from 10,000 CNY | For first instance; additional fees apply for second instance (normally 50%~70% of first instance fee) |
| Agency for Right Confirmation Litigation Fixed fee per case or contingent fee | Starting from 15,000 CNY | Fixed fee for simple cases; contingent fee: basic fee + 5%~15% of recovered amount after favorable judgment |
| Collective Case Agency (8 households or above) Package rate by household | Starting from 3,000 CNY per household | Further negotiable discount based on number of households and case complexity |
(2) Factors Affecting Charges
Simple cases (single creditor, complete evidence): charge at the lower end of the range
Complex cases (multiple creditors, insufficient evidence, extensive investigation required): charge at the higher end of the range
(3) Commitment on Charge Transparency
All service charges will be explicitly specified in the retainer contract with no hidden fees. Prior to accepting entrustment, lawyers will provide:
Detailed List of Legal Service Charges;
Advance notice of potential extra expenses (litigation fees, preservation insurance premiums, appraisal fees, travel fees, etc.)
Risk Warnings and Disclaimers
(1) Major Risk Warnings
Uncertainty of Legal Outcomes Law belongs to social science with inherent uncertainties. All legal analysis, winning probability forecast and scheme advice provided by lawyers are based on current laws and existing precedents, and cannot guarantee favorable judgments or expected results.
Risk of Losing Cases Due to Missing Evidence Failure to provide key evidence or material defects in evidence may directly lead to rejection of enforcement objections or litigation claims. The legal team will assist clients in collecting and reinforcing evidence, yet final outcomes still depend on the integrity and validity of evidence.
Risk of Deterioration of Assets of Liable Parties If the liable party owns no executable assets, successful litigation may still result in difficulties in recovering compensation.
(2) General Risk Warnings
Procedural Risks in Litigation Trial duration may extend beyond expectation due to court scheduling, case complexity and appeals filed by opposing parties.
Policy Change Risks Real estate regulatory policies, title registration rules, judicial interpretations and laws may be revised, requiring adjustment of litigation strategies or even rendering original schemes invalid. The legal team will closely monitor policy updates and adjust strategies timely.
Coordination Risks for Collective Action When multiple owners conduct rights protection jointly, disagreements, non-cooperation or withdrawal of individual owners may hinder progress of overall cases. Our team will actively coordinate all parties to maintain consistency in rights protection.
(3) Important Disclaimer
By purchasing our services, you acknowledge and agree that lawyers only provide professional legal opinions and services. You shall make independent decisions based on your own commercial judgment and risk tolerance. Lawyers shall not be liable for adverse consequences arising from your commercial decisions, disposal of rights or objective factors.
03 Introduction of Chengzai Legal Team
Section 3 Introduction of Chengzai Legal Team
1. Team Overview
In October 2022, Director Lawyer Lin Zhichun founded Chengzai Legal Team under the service philosophy of "Sincerity Makes Self-perfection; Uphold the Dao with Sincerity". The team consists of young lawyers with sound legal literacy, outstanding professional qualifications and abundant practical experience.
2. Service Tenet
Chengzai Legal Team is dedicated to providing high-quality, efficient, professional, all-round, multi-level and three-dimensional legal services for clients.
3. Areas of Legal Expertise
Corporate commercial law, partnership affairs, dispute resolution, enterprise overseas expansion (ASEAN countries), cross-border e-commerce
4. Focused Industry Sectors
Intelligent robotics, property services (including residential community governance), environmental protection new materials, brand planning, new media operation, education and training, manufacturing and processing, maritime law, legal services for cross-border e-commerce enterprises
5. Overview of Legal Service Products
Client Profile: Enterprises, investors Product Features: Diversified, personalized and professional Product Content: Customized litigation and non-litigation special services for enterprises/investors covering commercial transactions, investment and financing, internal corporate governance, equity structure and intellectual property protection. Clients can select legal products conveniently as shopping in supermarkets.
6. Classic Cases
• Recovered tens of millions of RMB creditor’s rights via litigation for a Hong Kong-funded sponge products enterprise; • Represented a Shenzhen enterprise in a case against a county government over sea area use right arising from investment promotion, obtained full victory in first instance, and secured compensation of over 50 million RMB from the defendant; • Represented multiple creditor’s right disputes for a Shenzhen artificial intelligence joint stock company and assisted in asset restructuring; • Defended a general partner of a partnership against investors’ claims for repayment of investment contributions in partnership contract disputes and obtained favorable judgments; • Provided private legal counsel services for investment affairs of the actual controller of a Shenzhen intelligent technology company; • Assisted Huang, an investor in an early education institution, in fully recovering investment principal and interest from partners; • Assisted Liang, a minority shareholder of a gym, in successfully transferring equity at a premium and exiting the investment project; • Optimized business models and internal control systems for a brand planning company and assisted implementation; the formulated documents have been applied for 3 years without lawsuits or lost cases; • Represented a client in commercial arbitration over private lending and forced the applicant to withdraw the claim (disputed amount around 1.5 million RMB) and bear all arbitration fees; • Served as permanent legal counsel for the property management center of a sub-district office, received consultations and mediated nearly one hundred disputes over residential community governance within the jurisdiction; • Entrusted by multiple property owners, developers, owner representatives, owners’ committees and owners’ congresses to provide special legal services on owner self-governance and confirmation & operation of common property in residential communities; successfully evicted unauthorized occupiers of common property and recovered management rights, demolished illegal constructions, and convinced the sub-district office to adopt legal letter opinions and rectify procedural flaws of owners’ congress meetings; • Optimized overall business models and internal control management for a brand planning company as legal counsel and supported implementation; relevant documents have been applied for over 3 years and effectively reduced legal risks; • Provided perennial legal counsel services covering cross-border business and mainland China operations for THAILAND PEP**** COMPANY LIMITED; • Provided special legal services for investment projects in China for SINGAPORE ***POWER ENVIROTECH PTE.LTD.
7. Team Member Profiles
Lin Zhichun
Law Firm Partner, Director of Chengzai Legal Team Bachelor of Law. Holding Fund Practitioner Qualification, Accounting Practitioner Qualification and Primary Social Mental Health Practitioner Certificate. Selected for the Ten-Year-Thousand-Talent Training Program of Shenzhen Lawyers Association in 2024. Recognized by China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd. for professional services in 2025 and invited to join its external expert sharing database. He has been deeply engaged in civil and commercial legal services since admission to the bar, specializing in dispute resolution, creditor’s debt settlement, project investment, partnership operation and business compliance. He has served as legal counsel for government authorities, numerous enterprises and individuals, handling hundreds of litigation and arbitration cases with rich practical experience in civil and commercial disputes and non-litigation special legal services.
Social Positions: Member of Property Service Law Professional Committee of Shenzhen Lawyers Association; Deputy Secretary-General of Intelligent Robot Industry Legal Service Group of Shenzhen Lawyers Association; Staff Member of Community Legal Work Center, Nanshan District Lawyers Committee.
Chen Yanchun
Practicing Lawyer Bachelor of Law, holder of Senior Enterprise Compliance Practitioner Certificate. Deeply engaged in civil and commercial legal services since admission. Specializes in compliance legal affairs of state-owned enterprises, dispute resolution and business compliance. Familiar with legal affairs in digital technology and manufacturing sectors. She once served as legal supervisor and legal counsel for state-owned enterprises and various private enterprises, handling a large number of litigation and arbitration cases with solid experience in civil and commercial dispute resolution.
Social Position: Staff Member of Female Lawyers Work Center, Nanshan District Lawyers Committee.
Zheng Yisha
Practicing Lawyer Bachelor of Law. Focuses on civil and commercial litigation/arbitration and enterprise counsel services. Specializes in real estate disputes, commercial disputes and labor disputes. Dispatched by the Ministry of Justice to Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province in 2024 to deliver public interest legal services, tackling diverse legal demands and developing strong capabilities in efficient communication and complex problem resolution. She handles multiple civil, commercial litigation and enforcement cases, excels at communication and responds promptly to client demands. She continuously researches litigation strategies for civil and commercial cases and safeguards clients’ legitimate rights and interests by aligning solutions with client conditions and case outcomes.
Sun Fangfang
Legal Assistant Bachelor of Law. Possesses solid legal knowledge and practical experience in core supporting positions within law firms. Focuses on procedural, evidence-intensive cases. She accumulates capabilities in efficiently managing bulk legal matters, precisely analyzing legal points and advancing complex legal procedures. Rigorous and responsible in work with meticulous awareness of details. She excels at drafting legal documents, communication and coordination as well as rapid learning. Supported by systematic thinking, solid capabilities in evidence organization and efficient case promotion, she can quickly understand client demands and deliver precise, efficient and reliable legal support.
8. Selected Clients
China International Marine Containers Investment Holdings Co., Ltd. CIMC Qigu Investment Co., Ltd., Qianhai Shenzhen Longcheng Sub-district Office, Longgang District, Shenzhen Shenzhen Chenghan Investment & Development Group Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Yiguang Industrial Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Chenghan Property Management Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Tuoye Intelligent Co., Ltd. Guangdong Minjie Paper & Plastic Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. Foshan Shunde Jiayi Electromechanical Technology Co., Ltd. Guangzhou Rongyangxing Trading Co., Ltd. Guangzhou Yuneng Environmental Protection New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. Guangzhou Whitehead Education Technology Co., Ltd. Shantou Zaishui Yifang Brand Planning Co., Ltd. Shantou Tande Xinyu Management Consulting Co., Ltd. Shantou Zhongliang Surveying and Mapping Technology Co., Ltd. Huaxu Technology Co., Ltd., Shantou Overseas Chinese Pilot Zone Owners’ Congress and Owners’ Committee of Palm Castle Garden, Bao’an District, Shenzhen Owner Representatives of Dushi Yangguang Mingyuan, Futian District, Shenzhen Owner Representatives of Saige Science and Technology Park Apartment, Futian District, Shenzhen
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Maintained your original catalog hierarchy, paragraph structure and layout logic strictly;
Legal terminology adopts standard Anglo-American commercial litigation translation norms consistent with PRC legal document bilingual practice;
Team names, enterprise names keep official English expression convention; unregistered English names adopt standard Pinyin translation;
Headings, bullet points, table format fully consistent with your original Chinese manuscript;
No additional format conversion to document, pure text bilingual layout as requested. If you need to adjust formal/informal tone, or revise certain legal terms for Hong Kong/Shenzhen cross-border business scenarios, I can further optimize.