Translator：Zhang Xiaotong

In May 2023, the annual conference of DIRO was successfully held in Germany, with the theme "Impacts and Opportunities of AI and Digitization on Legal Practice". Attorney Tang Xiang from the Europe Desk of Shanghai Landing Law Offices, along with team member Gong Lingxia, was invited to attend the conference in Germany.

Founded in Germany in 1992, DIRO is a professional and independent alliance of law firms. Currently, more than 200 law firms have joined DIRO across Europe. As one of the largest independent law firm alliances in Europe, DIRO facilitates quick and convenient two-way selections between law firms and potential clients. Additionally, law firms joining DIRO can showcase their expertise and capabilities through the platform, better serving their clients and fostering long-term, stable relationships. In April 2021, Shanghai Landing Law Offices signed a cooperation agreement with DIRO. Since our initial collaboration, with the assistance of DIRO, Landing has gained increased opportunities and attention in the European legal market.

At DIRO's annual conference, lawyers from various European countries shared their insights on the "Impacts and Opportunities of AI and Digitization on Legal Practice". The majority held a positive attitude towards "embracing the challenges AI poses to the legal profession". They believe that modern attorneys need not worry about being replaced by AI and can leverage AI technology to enhance their professional skills.

Shanghai Landing Law Offices has established a Europe Desk. Senior Partner Attorney Tang Xiang, along with team members proficient in English, German, and French, all have extensive experience in handling domestic and international legal affairs. With the support of local European lawyers, especially DIRO members, Attorney Tang Xiang's team covers various legal aspects in Europe, including investments, corporate and labor issues; registration of trademarks and patents; assistance in foreign negotiations; legal services for international project bidding; international trade litigations and arbitrations, and other foreign-related economic cases.

During the DIRO conference, the European Business Team members Tang Xiang and Gong Lingxia shared the rapid growth of Landing Law Offices over the three-year span of the pandemic and their insights into European legal affairs. Attorney Tang Xiang expressed hope that Landing and DIRO will maintain their long-term, friendly cooperative relationship in the future.