On May 8, 2026, the “Pooling Wisdom in Civil and Commercial Litigation, Winning the Future Together—2026 Seminar for All Members of the King&Capital Law Firm Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center,” organized by the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center of King&Capital Law Firm, was held in Beijing. Attendees included Tian Wenchang, Founder and Honorary Director of King&Capital Law Firm; Zhu Yonghui, Director and Senior Partner; Xiao Shuwei, Party Committee Secretary and Senior Partner; Chu Changzhi, Managing Partner and CEO; Gong Piguo, Senior Partner and Director of the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center, along with other members of the leadership team; and dozens of center committee members, expert advisors, and practice advisors from the firm’s headquarters in Beijing, as well as its branches in Shanghai, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Haikou, Chongqing, Dalian, and Zhengzhou—as well as expert advisors and practice consultants from the Center—attended the event. The meeting was co-chaired by Liu Feitong, Secretary-General of the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center, and Guo Xinpeng, Deputy Director of the Center.
Guest Speeches
Tian Wenchang, Founder and Honorary Director of King&Capital Law Firm
Tian Wenchang, Honorary Director of King&Capital Law Firm and founder of the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center, pointed out that the legal industry currently lacks formal training in civil and commercial litigation skills, with most lawyers operating in a “feeling their way forward” state. Drawing on the successful experience of the “participatory training model” in criminal defense training, he expressed his hope that the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center would adapt this approach to the field of civil and commercial litigation. By integrating the unique characteristics of civil and commercial litigation, he aims to develop a proprietary King&Capital Law Firm training model and curriculum. This initiative is intended not only to enhance the capabilities of the firm’s internal lawyers but also to offer external training programs, thereby leading the trend in China’s civil and commercial litigation training and establishing the firm as a standout leader in this field.
Zhu Yonghui, Director of King&Capital Law Firm
Zhu Yonghui, Director of King&Capital Law Firm, emphasized that civil and commercial litigation is a traditional strength of King&Capital Law Firm and a key pillar for realizing the firm’s “century-long vision” and comprehensive development. This conference marked the first time representatives of civil and commercial litigation lawyers from all departments of the main office and all branch offices gathered for a meeting, serving as a promising start for “cross-departmental collaboration and coordination between the main and branch offices” among King&Capital Law Firm’s civil and commercial litigation lawyers. He stated that the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center should strengthen the integration and sharing of resources across the main and branch offices, achieving comprehensive coordination in professional training, market expansion, and exchange and cooperation. This will break the pattern of working in isolation, build a “Greater King&Capital Law Firm” platform, and achieve win-win development.
Center Report
Gong Piguo, Senior Partner at King&Capital Law Firm and Director of the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center
At the meeting, Gong Piguo, Director of the King&Capital Law Firm Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center and Senior Partner, delivered a work report on the center under the theme “Three Pillars Moving Forward in Tandem: A Long and Arduous Journey Ahead for Civil and Commercial Practice.” He reviewed the Center’s nine-year development journey and its diverse range of activities. Drawing on the current state of the King&Capital Law Firm’s civil and commercial litigation practice, he emphasized that this practice serves as a vital component of the firm’s integrated development strategy of “three pillars—criminal, civil and commercial, and non-litigation—moving forward in parallel.” He stressed the need for cross-departmental collaboration and coordination between the headquarters and branch offices to unite the firm’s civil and commercial litigation attorneys and enhance the practice’s capabilities and performance. In conclusion, Gong Piguo laid out a detailed plan for the Center’s work during the current committee’s term, emphasizing the continued cultivation of the “Kyoto Civil and Commercial” brand.
Subsequently, the Center held a grand appointment certificate presentation ceremony, during which Tian Wenchang and Zhu Yonghui presented appointment certificates to the deputy directors of the King&Capital Law Firm Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center and the directors of various specialized research groups.
Attorneys Liu Hongbei, Jia Baojun, Wang Xiaoguang, and Guo Xinpeng, Deputy Directors of the King&Capital Law Firm Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center, receive their letters of appointment
Attorneys Zhu Yuanxiao, Gong Ke, Yuan Zihui, and Ma Xuanyu, Deputy Directors of the King&Capital Law Firm Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center, receive their letters of appointment
Attorneys You Le, Xu Jun, Li Qi, and Xiong Yanhua, Directors of the Professional Research Groups at the King&Capital Law Firm Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center, receive their letters of appointment
Attorney Liu Feitong, Secretary-General of the Kyoto Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center, and Attorney Bai Xuelian, Deputy Secretary-General, receive their letters of appointment
Roundtable Discussion
The second half of the conference featured a roundtable discussion. Attorney Zhao Qilong, an advisor to the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center, along with outstanding civil and commercial litigation attorneys from the firm’s main office Civil and Commercial Department, Financial Department, and various branch offices, engaged in discussions on the topics “Pathways and Challenges for Realizing the ‘Creditors’ Spring’ Under the New Company Law” and “Response Strategies for ‘Piercing the Corporate Veil’ in Financial Cases Under the New Landscape.” They explored new approaches to civil and commercial litigation and presented the King&Capital Law Firm solutions to relevant complex issues.
Roundtable Discussion (I) Panelists
Zhu Yuanxiao, Deputy Director of the Corporate Litigation Research Group at the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center; Xu Jun, Director of the Family and Wealth Law Research Group; Yuan Zihui, Deputy Director of the Commercial Contract Disputes Research Group; Gong Ke, Deputy Director of the Civil-Criminal Intersection Research Group; and Wang Xiaoguang, Director of the Corporate Litigation Research Group, engaged in a discussion titled “Pathways and Challenges in Realizing the ‘Creditors’ Spring’ Under the New Company Law.”
Roundtable Discussion (II) – Featured Speakers
Zhao Qilong, Business Advisor at the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center; Jiang Yongqian, Deputy Director of the Financial Disputes Research Group; Ma Xuanyu, Deputy Director of the Financial Disputes Research Group; You Le, Director of the Financial Disputes Research Group; and Liu Hongbei, Director of the Civil-Criminal Intersection Research Group, shared insights on the topic “Strategies for Addressing ‘Piercing the Corporate Veil’ in Financial Disputes Under New Circumstances.”
Du Yu, Advisor to the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center and Director of the Haikou Branch of King&Capital Law Firm
Du Yu, Advisor to the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center and Director of the Haikou Branch of King&Capital Law Firm, provided commentary on the speakers’ remarks and the discussion topics.
Zhang Libin, Advisor to the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center and Managing Partner of the International Practice Department at King&Capital Law Firm
At the meeting, Zhang Libin, Advisor to the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center and Managing Partner of the International Practice Department at King&Capital Law Firm, shared his views on the discussion topics and the development of the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center.
Event Summary
At the conclusion of the event, Zhao Qilong, Senior Partner at King&Capital Law Firm and Advisor to the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center, and Chu Changzhi, Managing Partner and CEO of King&Capital Law Firm, delivered closing remarks.
Zhao Qilong, Senior Partner at King&Capital Law Firm and Advisor to the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center
Zhao Qilong pointed out that the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center must fulfill its role as a platform for information sharing, experience exchange, and knowledge empowerment. Through in-depth face-to-face communication and high-quality content output, it should help lawyers avoid unnecessary detours.
Chu Changzhi, Managing Partner and CEO of King&Capital Law Firm
Chu Changzhi noted that big data indicates civil and commercial dispute resolution accounts for 38% of the legal services market’s revenue, representing a market size exceeding 100 billion yuan, and that the development prospects for King&Capital Law Firm’s civil and commercial litigation practice are vast. He mentioned that King&Capital Law Firm will strongly support the development of the Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center and looks forward to the center producing substantial results through the rapid implementation of theoretical research and training models, thereby making significant contributions to King&Capital Law Firm and the Chinese legal community as a whole.
The “Kyoto Civil and Commercial Litigation Research Center” is a practical research platform established by King&Capital Law Firm, primarily comprising its civil and commercial litigation attorneys, in collaboration with domestic and international civil and commercial law research institutions. Adhering to the principle of “letting cases speak for themselves” and guided by the philosophy of advancing legislation and refining judicial systems through practical research, the Center serves as a platform for civil and commercial litigation attorneys to “enhance legal concepts, strengthen litigation skills, and broaden professional horizons.”
