Translator：Wang Yichun

Recently, the China Securities Investor Services Center (ISC) undertook the 2022 annual recognition of outstanding public welfare lawyers in accordance with relevant regulations, coupled with an assessment of the actual fulfillment of the lawyers' responsibilities.

The ISC conducted a comprehensive evaluation of lawyers' performances in litigation cases, considering factors such as adherence to litigation procedures and relevant regulations, the level of professionalism in case analysis and legal deliberation, preparedness and courtroom demeanor during the hearing, collaboration and coordination with stakeholders, and the overall impact and results of cases. Among the 32 public welfare lawyers appraised, Senior Partner Xu Xiao of Shanghai Landing Law Offices distinguished himself, receiving the prestigious "Excellent Attorney Award."

Serving as a public welfare lawyer for the ISC, Xu Xiao has consistently exhibited a passionate commitment and spirit of selfless dedication to the public good. Unconcerned with personal gains or losses, he has demonstrated innovation, willingness to contribute, diligence, and responsibility. Leveraging his wealth of professional practical experience, he has shown profound empathy and dedication to public welfare.

The China Securities Investor Services Center (ISC) is a non-profit financial institution, authorized and under the direct administration of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC). It was registered and formally founded in Shanghai on December 5, 2014.

The creation of the ISC represents a significant step by the CSRC in enhancing regulatory policies, expanding the investor protection framework, and vigorously safeguarding the legal rights and interests of small and medium investors. It is a notable milestone in the evolution of China's capital market towards a more legalistic and mature phase.

Since inaugurating the ISC's public welfare lawyers' team in 2016, many lawyers, in collaboration with ISC, have championed major, intricate, and complex legal cases. This includes special representative actions, ordinary representative actions, securities support actions, and shareholder substitution actions. These landmark legal actions have been etched into the annals of history, contributing significantly to the advancement of legal governance in the capital market.

In early 2019, Xu Xiao was engaged as a public welfare lawyer by the ISC. In June of the same year, at the behest of the Center, he acted as the plaintiff's counsel in a securities false statement support lawsuit against China Security & Fire Co.,Ltd.. In 2020, he was honored with the "Active Contribution Award" by the ISC. At the start of 2021, Xu Xiao was once again engaged as a public welfare lawyer, along with Hu Yalan from his team. In January 2023, both Xu Xiao and Hu Yalan were retained as public welfare lawyers by the ISC, continuing their esteemed service.