Translator：Zhang Xiaotong

On June 27, 2023, a delegation visited the Landing Law Offices in Shanghai, comprising Dr. Tolstykh Vladislav, the chief leader of the International Law Center at Moscow State Law University; Chen Ziyi, a member of the Project Management Department of the International Exchange Office at East China University of Political Science and Law; Chu Jun, Foreign Affairs Secretary of the International Law School; Fei Xiuyan, Associate Researcher of the International Law School; Xie Dan, Special Associate Researcher of the International Law School; and Assistant Researcher Sabrina Hasan.

Representatives from Landing Law Offices attending the discussion included Executive Director Attorney Yin Jun, Standing Committee Member Attorney Zhan Weiguang, Director of the International Investment and Trade Department Attorney Li Xinli, Senior Partner Attorney Li Yueqing, Attorney Wang Jianyong, and Attorney Zhou Jianglin.

The guests were first given a tour of the firm, followed by a dialogue in the VIP room. Director Yin Jun, on behalf of Landing, welcomed the guests. He introduced the overall situation of the firm, highlighting its internationalization initiatives, such as the innovative profit-sharing approach for all partners, online business expansion, young lawyer training, plans related to the metaverse, establishment of overseas offices, and the collaboration with East China University of Political Science and Law for a hundred students' overseas practice program. Specifically, he mentioned Russia as the next overseas development direction for Landing. His introduction received praise from the visiting delegates.

Dr. Fei Xiuyan remarked that Landing is a rapidly growing major law firm with overseas offices in various countries. They have had fruitful cooperation with East China University of Political Science and Law, with many students from the university interning or working at Landing. She expressed gratitude to Landing for their support.

Dr. Vladislav raised questions about Landing's legal services in Central Asia. Attorney Wang Jianyong shared his experiences in projects in countries like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, demonstrating Landing's extensive experience in assisting Chinese enterprises with regional investments. For questions about Landing's business in Myanmar and its international arbitration services, Attorney Li Xinli, an expert in international arbitration, provided a brief overview of Landing's international commercial arbitration and overseas litigation services.

Attorney Zhan Weiguang recalled past exchanges with Russian counterparts. He took the initiative to introduce Landing's plans for a legal exchange event in Vladivostok in the second half of the year, inviting interested investors, foreign lawyers from law firms, and local Russian scholars to participate. Dr. Vladislav expressed keen interest in this and promised active assistance in organizing the forum. He also extended an invitation for Chinese scholars and lawyers to join other legal exchange events held in Russia.

The exchange between the three parties concluded in a friendly and cordial atmosphere, culminating in a group photo to commemorate the occasion.