Good news from Zhiheng | The merger signing ceremony of Zhiheng Law Firm and Hunan Yundian Law Firm was grandly held

On September 5, 2025,

and Hunan Yunduan Law Firm held a grand merger signing ceremony in the main conference room of Zhiheng’s headquarters. This signing ceremony marks the official partnership between the two law firms, jointly ushering in a new chapter in the legal services sector.

Attendees from

:

Zhang Shanhuа, Director of the Management Committee of Zhiheng Head Office; Liu Hong, Deputy Director of the Management Committee of Zhiheng Head Office; Chai Yongxia, Executive Director of Zhiheng Head Office; Li Weixiang, Director of the Supervisory Board of Zhiheng Head Office; Peng Lei, Member of the Qianhai Management Committee of Zhiheng; Lü Yaxin, Executive Director of Zhiheng Xi’an; Du Yi, Executive Director of Zhiheng Kunming.

Attendees from Hunan Yunduan Law Firm:

Liu Junliang, Director of Hunan Yunduan Law Firm; Yuan Jun, Chief Partner of Hunan Yunduan Law Firm; Peng Jian, Executive Director of Hunan Yunduan Law Firm; Hu Ying, Deputy Director of Hunan Yunduan Law Firm; Zhang Lu, Full‑Time Attorney at Hunan Yunduan Law Firm.

Signing Ceremony

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Signing Ceremony

In the presence of all attendees, the signing ceremony officially commenced, marking a significant milestone in the merger and cooperation between

and Hunan Yunduan Law Firm.

Welcome Address by the Leader

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Chai Yongxia, Executive Director of Zhiheng Headquarters

Director Chai Yongxia first highlighted the deep-rooted connection between Zhiheng and Yunduan; from their initial contact to their current in-depth collaboration, every step has been the result of both parties’ shared wisdom and concerted efforts. She emphasized that this merger is not only a significant step in integrating the resources of both parties but also a key milestone marking the launch of Zhiheng’s high-quality development 2.0. Director Chai sincerely wishes that the newly established Zhicheng Changsha Branch, following the merger, will continue to grow and thrive, becoming a benchmark that leads the development of the industry.

Peng Lei, Member of the Qianhai Administrative Committee of Zhiheng

As the key liaison in the collaboration between the two parties, Attorney Peng Lei, in his remarks, reflected on the journey from initial unfamiliarity to growing familiarity and ultimately becoming “one family.” He highly commended the Zhicheng operations team’s efficiency and professionalism, noting that it is precisely this highly efficient service-oriented team that enables lawyers to free themselves from cumbersome administrative tasks and focus wholeheartedly on their practice. Peng Lei is fully confident in Cloud’s joining Zhiheng and firmly believes that the two sides will surely join hands to create a brilliant future together.

Spokesperson's statement

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Liu Junliang, Director of Hunan Yunduan Law Firm

Director Liu Junliang shared his personal growth journey in the cloud, noting that the past few years have marked a significant “turning point” in his professional development. He mentioned that the steady growth of the cloud business would not have been possible without the commitment and dedication of every partner on the team. This merger with Zhiheng marks a new starting point for him—a fresh opportunity to “forge ahead”—and will also serve as a pivotal moment for Cloud to embark on a new journey. He expressed with great anticipation that he will work together with Zhiheng to explore a path of higher-quality development.

Yuan Jun, Chief Partner of Hunan Yunduan Law Firm

In his remarks, Attorney Yuan Jun mentioned that, throughout its development, Yunduan has, thanks to its unique business model and extensive experience, hosted numerous law firms from across the country for exchanges, thereby earning a certain degree of recognition within the industry. This decision to partner with Zhiheng was a strategic choice made after careful deliberation. He hopes to leverage the Zhiheng platform to achieve complementary resource integration between the two parties and jointly elevate the firm’s development to a new level.

Executive Director, Hunan Cloud Law FirmPeng Jian

Director Peng Jian reviewed the founding background and development journey of Cloud, sharing both the hardships and joys of its evolution from startup to gradual growth. He stated that, after many years, having the opportunity to join Zhiheng is both a stroke of luck for YunDuan and a significant growth opportunity. He looks forward with great anticipation to seeing the law firm’s team continue to grow on Zhiheng’s platform, working hand in hand with Zhiheng to jointly forge a brighter future.

Hu Ying, Deputy Director of Hunan Yunduan Law Firm

Director Hu Ying expressed her hope that, on the Zhiheng platform, she will be able to further enhance her expertise in her professional field by leveraging its abundant resources and professional environment. She mentioned that Zhiheng’s distinctive brand identity is highly appealing and one of the key factors that prompted Cloud to choose to collaborate. At the same time, she also encouraged both sides to stay true to their original aspirations and remain steadfast in their commitment to moving forward together.

Lawyer Zhang Lu of Hunan Yunduan Law Firm

As a representative of young lawyers, Attorney Zhang Lu expressed his expectations for and aspirations regarding the Zhiheng platform. She believes that Zhiheng boasts a comprehensive professional development system and ample opportunities for growth, and that on such a platform, her own professional capabilities are sure to see significant improvement. At the same time, she also believes that many young lawyers like her will be able to seize better development opportunities at Zhiheng, achieving professional growth and enhancing their personal value.

Leaders Send Best Wishes

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Zhang Shanhuа, Director of the Management Committee of

In his address, Director Zhang Shanhu emphasized that this merger represents a significant milestone in Zhiheng’s development. He pointed out that, in light of current industry development trends, scaling up and pursuing high-quality growth are the inevitable paths forward for law firms. Moreover, Zhiheng’s well-established mechanisms and institutional advantages will provide a solid foundation for the cooperation between the two parties, helping the Zhiheng Changsha branch integrate rapidly and achieve steady growth.

Liu Hong, Deputy Director of the Zhiheng Management Committee

Director Liu Hong, drawing on his own experiences, extended a warm welcome to Cloud’s joining. He mentioned that Zhiheng has consistently upheld the principles of openness and inclusiveness, attracting numerous like-minded partners through its warm and attentive service, a vibrant team culture, a broad strategic footprint, and deep, specialized expertise.

He firmly believes that the integration of cloud technology will further enrich Zhiheng’s development, and that this collaboration will undoubtedly usher in a new chapter of partnership. At the conclusion of his speech, he composed a couplet for the signing ceremony.

Upper line: Met on the digital realm, fate brings us together at Zhiheng. Seize the opportunities and jointly build an outstanding professional platform. Unite our hearts and minds, advance with courage and determination, and stride forward together into the new era!

Upper couplet: Originating from the Xiang River, fate is sealed in Pengcheng. Setting new goals, together we will build the Zhiheng brand of excellence. Hand in hand, forging ahead with determination, let us embark together on a new journey!

Horizontal scroll: Unity of knowledge and action, steadfastness leads to far-reaching success.

Du Yi, Executive Director of Zhiheng Kunming

Director Du Yi extended warm congratulations on the signing between Zhiheng and Yunduan, viewing this collaboration as a pivotal step in the development of both parties, and expressed strong confidence that the merger will leverage their respective strengths to achieve mutual growth. He expressed his gratitude for the trust and support of the head office, stating that he will diligently fulfill his duties as Executive Director, effectively manage the branch office, and contribute to the nationwide development of Zhiheng.

Li Weixiang, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of

Director Li Weixiang stated that the merger with the cloud platform has realized Zhiheng’s vision of becoming the best law firm and cultivating the finest lawyers. He highly commends the Cloud Division’s qualities of being innovative, empathetic, and ambitious, believing that its integration will infuse Zhiheng with elite talent, strengthening its managerial acumen and professional expertise. At the same time, he firmly believes that cooperation between the two parties will propel Zhiheng to the forefront of law firms nationwide and help it achieve new breakthroughs in high-quality development.

Awarded the emblem

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Ceremony venue

Finally, amid warm applause from the attendees, the leadership of

conducted a ceremony to present the firm’s emblem to the representative of Hunan Yunduan Law Firm.

Group photo

This merger between

and Hunan Yunduan Law Firm is a significant decision made by both parties based on shared values and a strategic vision.This not only marks a historic step forward for both law firms in their pursuit of high-quality legal services, but also signifies the official launch of Zhiheng’s Changsha branch, ushering in a new chapter in the regional development of legal services.。

This merger will not only drive a comprehensive upgrade of both parties in terms of business scope, market positioning, and professional services, but also underscores Zhiheng’s unwavering commitment to specialization, branding, digitalization, and internationalization. Looking ahead, Zhiheng and Yunduan will take the “inauguration of the Zhiheng Changsha Branch” as a new starting point, forging ahead in unison and uniting their strengths to continuously enhance service quality and industry influence, jointly writing a new chapter in the legal services sector and contributing even greater wisdom and strength to advancing the rule of law and promoting social fairness and justice.

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