Zeng Yuru, a lawyer from our firm, went to Guizhou Qixiang Law Firm to give a lecture on "How Young Lawyers Can Do a Good Job in Foreign-related Legal Services - Taking Serving Chinese Enterprises Going Overseas to Vietnam as an Example"
As globalization continues to deepen and Chinese enterprises accelerate their “going global” initiatives, cross-border legal matters are on the rise, driving growing demand for foreign-related legal services. Consequently, the legal profession is facing an increasing number of internationalization challenges.On the afternoon of July 9, 2024,Attorney Zeng Yuru of our firm traveled to Guizhou Qixiang Law Firm to deliver a lecture on the topic of “How Young Lawyers Can Excel in Foreign-Related Legal Services—A Case Study of Serving Chinese Enterprises Expanding into Vietnam.”, aimed at enhancing lawyers’ professional competence, broadening their international perspective, and fostering communication and cooperation.
Attorney Zeng Yuru shared her insights.
At the outset of the lecture, Attorney Zeng Yuru shared her personal journey—from working in the courts to becoming a professional manager and ultimately transitioning into international law practice. This transformation not only signifies a change in professional roles but also represents a comprehensive challenge and enhancement of one’s skills, perspective, and mindset. Attorney Zeng Yuru emphasized that mastering the fundamental knowledge and skills of cross-border legal services is of great importance for legal professionals. She also offered beginners in this field practical advice, encouraging them to continue their studies and gain hands-on experience through participation in both international and domestic exchanges, thereby broadening their global perspective. She urged them to adopt a multidimensional approach to learning, proactively plan ahead, embrace innovation, welcome the future, and continuously enhance their professional competence and service standards.
Subsequently, Attorney Zeng Yuru delivered a special presentation on “How Young Lawyers Can Excel in Cross-Border Legal Services—A Case Study of Serving Chinese Enterprises Expanding into Vietnam.” Drawing on her personal and team experience in providing cross-border legal services, she provided a detailed overview to the attendees, covering the current investment landscape for Chinese enterprises in Vietnam and the primary drivers behind their overseas expansion; Vietnam’s tax incentives for foreign investors; preparatory steps for investing in Vietnam; investment risk alerts; recommendations for mitigating investment risks; and the support services available to Chinese companies expanding into Vietnam.
Vigorous exchange and learning
On-site participants engaged in lively discussions and exchanges on topics such as the cultivation and enhancement of competencies in foreign-related legal services, as well as the expansion of foreign-related legal service business.
Against the backdrop of global economic integration, an increasing number of Chinese enterprises are choosing to expand overseas, and Vietnam, as a key trading partner of China, is attracting substantial investment from numerous companies. In the course of operating overseas, enterprises inevitably encounter a variety of legal issues and challenges, which in turn present legal professionals with both greater opportunities and heightened challenges.
Attendees unanimously agreed that this training was packed with valuable content, covering everything from theoretical exploration to practical application. The program was rich in substance, highly targeted, and characterized by strong professionalism and operational relevance, broadening participants’ horizons and expanding their perspectives, thereby providing significant guidance and support for enhancing lawyers’ individual professional competencies.
lawyer Introduction
Attorney Zeng Yuru
Senior Equity Partner at Zhiheng in Dongguan
Vietnamese international lawyer, corporate compliance specialist
CIMAI International Commercial Mediator
Working language:
Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), English, Vietnamese
Professional field:
Cross-border investment, cross-border dispute resolution, FDI (foreign direct investment), overseas compliance management, maritime and shipping law
Member of the Cross-Border Dispute Resolution Professional Committee of the Guangdong Provincial Lawyers Association
Deputy Director of the Women Lawyers Working Committee of the Dongguan Lawyers Association
Member of the Administrative Review Committee of the People’s Government of Dongguan City
Deputy Secretary-General of the Dongguan Private Enterprise Lawyers Service Group
Emerging Talents in Foreign-related Legal Practice in Guangdong Province
Member of the Dongguan Municipal Association for Research on the Rule of Law in Foreign-related Affairs